After a long flight to Madrid, my friend and I took a train
to Sevilla and a bus to my friends house (aka free vacancy + a couple of drinks
= cheap stay). I actually had two friends living and teaching here, and both
had visitors so our traveling group became five.
Sevilla is so lovely in the winter! I’ve been told it is
horrible during the summer months because it becomes too hot. Their streets are
paved accordingly with cobblestone to help cool the town. Nonetheless, I fell
in LOVE with this city and cannot wait to return with my daughter next time!
Real Alcazar de Sevilla
WOW! What an amazing palace! If you are ever in Sevilla, this is a MUST SEE.
The palace is still in use by the royals when they are in town and occupy the upper floors. I wish I could remember everything I learned to be able to retell you all its wonderful historical significance, but I honestly can't! We visited this location without a guide and learned more about it after we took a "free-tour" by http://www.panchotours.com/tours-seville. These free tours are great, you pay them according to how much you enjoyed the tour. They are usually given by locals who can give you extra information and lead you away from tourist areas to get a better feel of the city.
Here's a bit of historical information courtesy of Wikipedia:
- It was originally built by the Moorish Muslim Kings
- Features Mudejar architecture
- Birthplace of Infanta Maria Antonietta of Spain (1729-1785)
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| Hydraulic Organ: One of only four Hydraulic organs left in the world and the only one from the XVII century. |
Santa Maria de la Sede
Pictures mean a thousand words - no explanation needed.
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| entrance |
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| Altar de Plata |
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| Looking Out |
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| Ceiling view from a mirror |
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