The Palacio Real

Aranjuez

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October 1st 2016
01 October 2016 Another day and another Royal Palace. At Aranjuez in the 18th century the Bourbon monarchs set up a Spring and Autumn retreat surrounded by extensive gardens which they hoped would rival Versailles. Wendy woke up not feeling well so I went into town to investigate train and bus availability for our planned trip into Madrid. On the way to the station I passed ... read more

Europe » Spain

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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