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Spanish  Flag 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]
Blog: SPANISH POSTCARD 3
Date: September 3rd 2011

Cordoba (Iberian and Roman city in ancient times, in the Middle Ages it became the capital of an Islamic caliphate). Córdoba has the second largest Old town in Europe, the largest urban area in the world declared World Heritage by UNESCO. The most important building and symbol of the city, the Great Mosque of Córdoba and current cathedral. ... read more


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