Casa Amatller

A City of Wonders

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August 11th 2014
Well, when you've only got 2 days and a bit in a city, I see no better way to explore it than to take a few tours. So, we took two 2.5 hour tours today. The first was a walking tour of Barcelona. By Barcelona, I mean the old Gothic Quarter: the classic, original heart and home of the city, where the first churches, castles, and houses were built. Barcelona has an amazing and rich history, and I fu ... read more

Europe » Spain » Catalonia » Barcelona

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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