Foncebadon

Deserting A Once Deserted Village

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April 23rd 2010
La Cruz de Ferro - The Iron Cross La Cruz de Ferro is the highest point on the Camino Frances, at 1505m. It was now a short morning walk away, about 2km from Foncebadon and another steep climb. It was a beautiful morning to do it, and get a early start at finishing crossing the Leon Mountains. Manjarin From the Cruz de Ferro, there was a delightful walk into Manjarin, link ... read more

Europe » Spain » Castile & León » León

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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