Saturday, November 20, 2010

Madrid, Spain

What is an ancient Greek temple doing in Madrid? Symbolizing democracy, the foremost contribution of the ancient Hellenes. Inside this neoclassical edifice convenes Spain's Congress of Deputies. Outside sits a lion, commemorating victory in the African wars. Actually, the building is not so ancient, just old. It was built in the mid-19th century. [2009]

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