1999

Europe - France, Spain, Portugal

In 1999, my brother and I headed back to Western Europe.  We stopped in Paris for a few days before our tour to Spain and Portugal.  Our previous trip to Paris in 1997 was too short.  There were so much to see in Paris that we had to revisit it.

Granada, Spain

The Alhambra Palace was once occupied by the Moors who ruled Spain for 800 years.

Fatima, Portugal

Fatima was constructed to honor the vision of three children who saw the Virgin Mary appear before them.

Gibraltar, UK

Gibraltar is still under the UK rule. The English took this portal to the Mediterrean Sea from the Spainards.

Lisbon, Portugal

Historical arches (Arco de Victoria) built along the waterfront.

Lisbon, Portugal

Belem Tower

Lisbon, Portugal

Padrao dos Descobrimentos recognizes the Portugal's age of discovery.

Madrid, Spain

Plaza Mayor is the town square for the people.

Madrid, Spain

This is the Madrid Post Office building. I thought this was a palace.

Paris, France

Arc de Triomphe built to honor the victories of Napoleon's Army.

Paris, France

Sacre Coeur is a catheral built on top of the hill overlooking Paris.

Paris, France

This was a strange sight at the beginning. It is the entrance to the Louvre Musuem.

Paris, France

Cathedrale of Notre Dame

Paris, France

The Sacre Coeur Basilica is located at the top of Montmatre (Marty'r Hill)

Seville, Spain

Plaza de Espana was built for an Expo in early 20th century.

Seville, Spain

Flamingo Dancer

Spain

I lost the information for this site.

Segovia, Spain

This aquaduct was built during the Roman times.

Toledo, Spain

City view

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