Spain

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Spanish city Seville came to be a gateway to the New World. Before long, Seville obtained the royal monopoly on trade with the colonies.

Sevilla. Gate to the New World
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Madrid, the capital of Spain, is an exception. The town had fewer than 10,000 inhabitants in 1561 when it suddenly rose to prominence.

Madrid​. A capital built for a King
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Farming in many parts is a family affair relying on traditional, labour-intensive methods but it is becoming increasingly mechanized

Farming in Spain
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As well as its cathedrals and palaces, Spain has a great variety of charming vernacular buildings

Vernacular Architecture
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Spain has always imported its styles of architecture: Moorish from North Africa, Romanesque and Gothic from France and Renaissance from Italy.

Architecture in Spain
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