Alcazar

Southern Spain

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August 23rd 2008
We have travelled from Madrid to Cordoba and on to Seville. The weather is in the high 30s each day and this is probably mild for this part of the country. We try to take a siesta in the middle of the day largely to catch up on sleep after late nights. The most spectacular architecture is found in this area and strongly reflects the rich cultural influence of islam. We really enjoyed the Mesqui ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Seville

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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