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The second day in Sevilla

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July 8th 2012
It promised to be another warm day, we made sure that apart from the cameras there was a good supply of water. We walked to the fortefications called, Alcazar. Another landmark from Seville that has to be seen. It is the oldest in use Palace in Europa. Charles V married here with Isobella from Portugal. Built by Moorish craftsmen under Christian Rule in the 13th century. It was incorporated in an ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Seville

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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