Seville Architecture and Sevillanas
There is one thing I have regretted not having seen in Sevilla: Plaza España in Parque de Maria Luisa (google it for fotos). This massive half-moon striking plaza was built in 1929 for the World’s Fair on industry and technology, the Iberico-Americano Expo. We actually went there but it was too late, the gates were already closed at 6PM.
Here are some of the notable Sevillan architecture that I haven’t posted yet:
The impressive baroque ‘Palacio de San Telmo’ circa 1682, originally constructed as a seminary school, it now serves as the seat of the Andalucian government. I took this foto in our moving rental car.
‘Carruajes’ (horse-drawn carriages) for tourists. Sevilla like any other Spanish city is filled with fountains. If I am not mistaken this is the ‘Plaza don Juan de Austria’.
It was scorching hot in Sevilla (before the rain) so an iced coffee at Starbucks came in handy. By the way, Starbucks is oddly present on every corner of the city center, and honestly, it just doesn't fit right. Sevilla has a relatively new tram system as well.
This a part of ‘Reales Alcázares’ (Royal Alcazar Palace) circa 1181 and a building inside Patio de Banderas. Middle foto, you can see ‘La Giralda’ Tower through the gateway arch.
Andalucia was once a stronghold of the Moors and even up to this day you can find Muslims here, perhaps as tourists as well, revisiting their glorious past?
‘Carruajes’ (horse-drawn carriages) outside the the Moorish palace, ‘Reales Alcázares’ on Plaza del Triunfo. On the right foto is the ‘Patio de Banderas’ also part of the Alcázares.
‘Plaza de Toros y Museo de la Real Maestranza de Caballeria’ in other words, Bullfight Museum and Arena. Foto on the right is ‘Glorieta de los Marineros’, one of the many rotundas in Seville.
Middle foto is the ‘Torre del Toro’ on the Guadalquivir River – built by the Almohad Dynasty as a watch tower. On the right foto is a statue of ‘Curro Romero’, a famous matador in Sevilla.
The neo-baroque theatre built in 1929, ‘Teatro Lope de Vega’ on Avenida Maria Luisa. Love the dome design and its details.
More fotos of Sevilla here: Sevilla, Andalucia - Spain
Sevilla is also known for the Andalucian dance, ‘Sevillana’ a popular flamenco-type dance trotting to the tune of ‘Sevillanas’ a traditional Andalucian folk music originating of course in Sevilla.
Here are some of the notable Sevillan architecture that I haven’t posted yet:
The impressive baroque ‘Palacio de San Telmo’ circa 1682, originally constructed as a seminary school, it now serves as the seat of the Andalucian government. I took this foto in our moving rental car.‘Carruajes’ (horse-drawn carriages) for tourists. Sevilla like any other Spanish city is filled with fountains. If I am not mistaken this is the ‘Plaza don Juan de Austria’.
It was scorching hot in Sevilla (before the rain) so an iced coffee at Starbucks came in handy. By the way, Starbucks is oddly present on every corner of the city center, and honestly, it just doesn't fit right. Sevilla has a relatively new tram system as well.
This a part of ‘Reales Alcázares’ (Royal Alcazar Palace) circa 1181 and a building inside Patio de Banderas. Middle foto, you can see ‘La Giralda’ Tower through the gateway arch.
Andalucia was once a stronghold of the Moors and even up to this day you can find Muslims here, perhaps as tourists as well, revisiting their glorious past?‘Carruajes’ (horse-drawn carriages) outside the the Moorish palace, ‘Reales Alcázares’ on Plaza del Triunfo. On the right foto is the ‘Patio de Banderas’ also part of the Alcázares.
‘Plaza de Toros y Museo de la Real Maestranza de Caballeria’ in other words, Bullfight Museum and Arena. Foto on the right is ‘Glorieta de los Marineros’, one of the many rotundas in Seville.
Middle foto is the ‘Torre del Toro’ on the Guadalquivir River – built by the Almohad Dynasty as a watch tower. On the right foto is a statue of ‘Curro Romero’, a famous matador in Sevilla.
The neo-baroque theatre built in 1929, ‘Teatro Lope de Vega’ on Avenida Maria Luisa. Love the dome design and its details.
More fotos of Sevilla here: Sevilla, Andalucia - Spain
Sevilla is also known for the Andalucian dance, ‘Sevillana’ a popular flamenco-type dance trotting to the tune of ‘Sevillanas’ a traditional Andalucian folk music originating of course in Sevilla.
A ‘Tablao’ on the other hand is a place where flamenco dances are performed for the public for a fee, ranging from 10 to 60 euros per person (drinks are usually inclusive). Tablaos are everywhere in Spain but they flourish well in Sevilla and Granada, both home bases of the flamenco style dancing. Tablaos nowadays are mainly catering to tourists. Next time when I am in Spain and without the Dutchman, I’ll watch a tablao.
The ‘Feria de Sevilla’ is during April and Sevillanas is a popular theme during this event (old posters dating back to 1948). In the middle foto is an advertisement on a side street of a tablao show in El Arenal.
Travel Period: August 2010
The ‘Feria de Sevilla’ is during April and Sevillanas is a popular theme during this event (old posters dating back to 1948). In the middle foto is an advertisement on a side street of a tablao show in El Arenal.
Travel Period: August 2010
