Rooftop bar with Helen

Elegant Espagna

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April 30th 2017
Geo: 37.3833, -5.9965During the city walking tour Mercedes led us down tiny alleyways to show us the traditional shops where the Sevilla women purchase their mantones (shawls), mantillas (headpieces) and flamenco dresses which are widely worn for festivals, special occasions and events. All were very beautiful and in high demand for the Feria de Abril which is the city's two week ... 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