These banks of the River Guadalquivir witnessed the most momentous time in history which must probably be the single most crucial juncture in the maritime industry. Ferdinand Magellan is said to have set sail to explore another route for the Spanish to lay their hands on the lucrative spice trade. As it stood at that time, the Muslim rulers tightly controlled the land routes to the East. The river also saw the passage of a colossal amount of 'blood' gold from South America being transport through this port to the Spanish Empire. By the River Guadalquivir ©FG The modern arched bridge over Guadalquivir ©FG Torre del Oro - the watch tower that oversaw entrance of ships to the port. A chain went across the river to block the passage of unauthorised vessels. ©FG 1929 was an important year for Ibero-Americano cooperation. After 20 years of planning and planned to be held in 1914, only to be delayed by the Great War, colonies decided to show the best that...
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