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La Sagrada Familia

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March 26th 2016
Wed morning we took the early subway to La Sagrada Familia. We had bought tickets online so we wouldn't have to wait in the line. It was so cold and the wind was blowing. We were outside for a bit still waiting in lines to get in, then lines to get our audio guide. We listened to #1 and #2 (outside ones) after getting inside so we could warm up. There seems to be more construction equipment than t ... 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