Scenery Pics

Gredos

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November 11th 2005
Place: Sierra de Gredos Gredos is an unspoilt region, known by only a few visitors. Beautiful Sierra de Gredos are the biggest mountains in central Spain, a small but impressive range forming the western section of the major mountain system which divides the higher plains of northern Castile from the lower plains of southern Castile and Extremadura. A paradise for lovers of nature and outdoor ... read more

Europe » Spain » District of Madrid

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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