Cathedral tower

Córdoba

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May 28th 2011
Cordoba was muy interesante. A very unique city of its own. The (now foot) bridge across the Guadalquivir R. and the tower before crossing are more than 2,000 years old. I don’t think it ever really sunk in. I have absolutely no comprehension of that. 2,000 years… Just as in Sevilla, there are horses and carriages everywhere. The Cathedral tower is slightly less impressive than the one in Sev ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Seville » Bormujos

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more