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Ronda

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February 6th 2008
Ronda is by far the prettiest city I've visted in Spain. It is settled between mountains and has a river running through the city forming a very deep gorge. Once ruled by the Romans and Moorish, Ronda has the most historic feel of any city I've been to. I actually walked in ruins that were built in the 300s! In Ronda we visted the Plaza de Toros, the oldest bull fighting ring in Spain, and baà ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Ronda

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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