Courtyard/gardens at Alcazar in Sevilla

Sevilla

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May 5th 2016
We started off this day at a leisurely pause for a change. We walked for a mile to the highest rated churro place we could find nearby. What a great breakfast! They were fluffier than Barcelona's and instead of being served with sugar they came with a cup of chocolate dipping sauce; like really thick hot chocolate. Our touring started off with a little luck, we purchased a Sevilla card which go ... read more

Europe » Spain » Andalusia » Seville

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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