Courtyard inside Barcelona Cathedral

Last days in Barcelona

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September 10th 2010
Since our last blog we have walked through the Gothic Quarter, ventured within Barcelona Cathedral, climbed (not really, trammed up) the highest point of BCN to Temple Tibidabo, and strolled through Montjuic park and experienced Font Magica in Placa D'Espanya. We've also found TAPAS BARS! Now, this is the way to eat! Cheaper, more social, and you get more of a variety to pick and choose from, y ... 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