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Bienvenude)

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May 2nd 2009
Welcome to Madrid) Fantastic and cosy city) 2 of May was a special day here) 1. The holiday in honour of battle with Napoleon 2. Real madrid vs Barselona football match 3. All the streets were occupied with cyclists, who tried to persuade people to use bycles instead of cars that pollute air) I was also impressed by Museo del Prado) The colection of masterpieces of art is great) Especi ... read more

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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