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Seville

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September 11th 2008
My final stop was Seville. Interestingly, Seville is the sister city of Kansas City---something I was told, but forgot, until I stepped off the train and saw a big sign for an exit to Kansas City Avenue. It is actually one of the main streets in Seville. I spent three nights in Seville and had plenty of time to take in the city without rushing myself. The first night I went on a tapas tour ... 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