Norway
Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav Tryggvason in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with Denmark that was to last for more than four centuries. In 1814, Norwegians resisted the cession of the ......more... | Spain
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 economic and political power.
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Bergen
| Alicante
The airport is located 11km (7 miles) south of Alicante
What to do:
Take a stroll along the wide, palm-lined Explanada.
Take the lift from El Postiguet beach to Santa Barbara castle with great views of the city and coast.
Visit the Museo de la Asegurada modern art museum, with works by Spanish artists Dali, Miro and Picasso. ... ...more... |