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July 20, 2005 By: Betty Ramsey, LEOASC/BETT R Passport Destination: Spain Packing Round 1. The capital city of Spain is MADRID . 2. The currency in Spain is THE EURO . 3 "Tapas" are an integral part of Spanish life. Where are you most likely to find them? BARS 4. This city is known for the running of the bulls as part of the Fiesta of San Fermin. PAMPLONA 5. The most famous street in Barcelona is LA RAMBLA . 6. The PRADO in Madrid is one of the world's greatest museums. Picture: aqueduct Departure Round 1. La Albufera claims to be the birthplace of this famed Spanish rice dish. PAELLA 2. This prime minister elected in 2004 kept his promise to withdraw troops from Iraq. JOSE L. R. ZAPATERO 3. This uniquely Spanish song/dance form is accompanied by guitar and foot tapping. FLAMENCO 4 The beautiful BALEARIC Islands are a province of Spain. 5. The three-week-long "Vuelta a Espania" is a BICYCLE race. Picture: building with blue curved rail On Tour 1. The 1469 marriage of Fernando and ISABELLA united the kingdoms of Aragon and Castile. 2 Madrid`s famous EL RETIRO Park was once only allowed to be used by royals. 3. Seville is the capital of this Spanish province. ANDALUCIA 4. The UNESCO World Heritage Site in Granada is visited by more than 6000 people a day. THE ALHAMBRA 5. The pilgrimage route to Santiago is marked with this symbol of the city. SCALLOP SHELLS 6. Many people travel to Burgos just to see the magnificent GOTHIC CATHEDRAL . 7. It's worth a trip to Seville during this time of the year to view the Semana Santa Parade. HOLY WEEK Picture: very modern building with water in front 8. The most visited of Barcelona`s museums is dedicated to this Spanish artist. PABLO PICASSO 9. Spain`s Rioja region is most noted for its WINERIES . 10. This most recognizable building in Toledo occupies the city's highest point. AL CAZAR 11. The La Mancha town of Consuegra is famous for its WINDMILLS . 12. Madrid residents flock to this central square on New Year`s Eve as they await midnight. PUERTA DEL SOL Bonus Question One The "Oceanografic" is part of Valencia City's much-visited CITY OF ARTS/SCIENCES . Bonus Question Two Where on the map of Spain is Valencia found? Area 4 Picture: inside of a building with huge arches Slide Show 1. Segovia's landmark Roman aqueduct is especially amazing because it is MORTARLESS . 2. Barcelona's landmark Parc Guell is the creation of this famous Spanish architect. ANTONI GAUDI 3. The fabulous Guggenheim Museum designed by U.S. architect Frank Gehry is a landmark in BILBAO . 4. The seemingly endless red and white arches are part of this mosque in Cordoba. MEZQUITA Clues for next destination: Country/Blues music Volunteer Rock City Garden |