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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]
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: BILBAO ROCKS!
Date: August 26th 2005
Maybe not the most visited city in Spain, but definitely not to be missed. Bilbao is the new kid on the block, and has some very nice surprises in store. We picked up a quick Easyjet flight and in no time we were over the Pyrenees, through the modernist airport and into the Centre of the city. This is 'Green Spain', but the city has all the feel of the South, including the lunchtime Siestas, a ... read more
Date: August 26th 2005
Maybe not the most visited city in Spain, but definitely not to be missed. Bilbao is the new kid on the block, and has some very nice surprises in store. We picked up a quick Easyjet flight and in no time we were over the Pyrenees, through the modernist airport and into the Centre of the city. This is 'Green Spain', but the city has all the feel of the South, including the lunchtime Siestas, a ... read more
