Courtyard of the Mesquita

A mixture of Spanish and Arabic culture

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March 18th 2012
Tuesday was probably my favorite Granada Seminar to date. Jose told us all about tapas and where to find some good tapas bars. If you don’t know, one of the most important things to know about Spain is tapas. It’s not just about people staying at bars and eating all the time. (Tapas are portions of food you get with a drink, like an appetizer, but smaller). Knowing about tapas means you know a ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Granada

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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