Gothic cathedral

Viva Barcelona

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February 7th 2007
25 January - 5 February After a few days in cold snowy London I flew into sunny and warmer Barcelona and settled down in the La Rambla section of old Barcelona. Barcelona is a beautiful old city that has been enchanting people since Roman times. It pulsates with a creative energy that fed the careers of Picasso, Joan Miro, Antonin Gaudi and many other outstanding artists and architects. It ... read more

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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