Barcelona Photo 4

Barcelona

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February 9th 2009
Barcelona was GORGEOUS; a great place to visit, but I could never live there. When we got there the bus drove us up a hill so we could get try to get a view of the entire city. It is huge and we got a view of the sea as well! Then, before checking in at the hotel we went to the Park Guell and saw some of Gaudi’s architecture. His work is intriguing; I wish I could have had the chance to visi ... read more

Europe » Spain » Valencian Community » Valencia

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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