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MenorcaBy kyle bond at 2010-11-08 22:32:09
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When we speak of a beautiful beach, believe it or not, Menorca beach is the last word. A part of the Balearic Island, Menorca has as many as 120 beaches in its fold. Menorca beach is known for its stunningly beautiful environment. In fact most of the tourists are of the opinion that it is the most ideal place to relax and rejuvenate.
Brief details of the Island:
The Menorca Island covers an area of about 48 kms. The golden colored beach looks stunningly beautiful. Interestingly the Island Read More..... |
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Picasso MuseumBy kyle bond at 2010-11-08 22:30:36
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Pablo Picasso is considered as one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. His canvases are in the world famous museums. His talent and lots of new ideas have contributed to changing attitudes of former art and modernity has introduced a new concept in art, which means a victory of form over the content.
With the development of modernism, Barcelona became a major center of intellectual, political and cultural activities in Spain. Internationally recognized artists including Picasso, Read More..... |
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La Sagradia FamiliaBy kyle bond at 2010-11-08 22:27:08
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La Sagradia Familia is an amazing cathedral close to the center of Barcelona. Its name means holy family.
The idea for the construction of this monumental cathedral came in 1866. Barcelona’s bookseller Josep María Bocabella had purchased 12,800 square feet close to the center of the city. This huge task was entrusted to the architect Francesc del Villar. The work began in August 1882. However, the architect Villar soon left the project due to disagreements with his colleague Juan Martorell Read More..... |
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Playa del InglesBy kyle bond at 2010-11-08 22:25:08
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Overview
This so called Englishman's Beach is a town situated on the Gran Canaria Island. This town has a population of over seventeen thousand inhabitants and got its name from the majority of tourists that come from England. The main characteristics of the town are long beaches with shiny golden sand, perfect climate, gardens with rare plants and lots of paths for visitors to enjoy walking along the beach. Playa del Ingles is a half an hour drive from the airport in Las Palmas.
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Mezquita CordobaBy kyle bond at 2010-11-08 22:23:25
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History
Mezquita Cordoba is a beautiful cathedral situated in Cordoba and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Spain. Its official name is the Cathedral of Saint Mary, but once upon a time it was a mosque. In its place was an old temple from the Roman period and later on a cathedral built by the Visigoths. Construction of the Mezquita was started in the 8th century by an Arab ruler, Emir Abd ar-Rahman I. At first, the mosque had another name - it was dedicated to his wife and took h Read More..... |
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