Plaza de Cibeles

A Day in Madrid

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June 27th 2006
Today, Pam and I walked to La Puerta Del Sol and ate at the famous Museo de Jamon (Ham Museum). We also visited La Plaza Mayor- which forms a rectangular square. Plaza Mayor was the site of bull fights, executions and trials during the Spanish inquisition. Now its a gathering place, full of cafes where folks eat and drink outdoors. We then walked to El Retiro (a beautiful, hugh park in the ... 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