Beach, beverages, and buildings - Barcelona, our Catalan experience. Oct 28th to Nov 2nd 2017

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October 30th 2017
Solsona it turns out was a very passionate city when it came to the issue of the day, Catalunya’s independence. Lucky for us, the crowds were few and far between, with our late morning stroll into the old town quarter from Hotel Freixera a cosy affair, between open bars, small tiendas and several plazas. The town is known for its 15th century status, as in the fountain, ... read more

Europe » Spain

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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