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One of my favourite pictures

Barcelona - Hospital de Sant Pau

August 31st 2006
Saint Paul's Hospital, still fully functional, by architect Lluís Domènech i Muntaner - building started in 1901. This is an amazing piece of architecture and a World Heritage Site. It's the only hospital I know of where people actually go to just to sit and enjoy the views and relax!! If only all hospitals were this gorgeous. ... read more
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Spanish Flag 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
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