Hotel Corregidor

The front entrance to the Hotel Corregidor in which we stayed.

La Campana

This is a great little cake/ice-cream/beer shop, if a little expensive.

Bank Architecture

This is the architecture above the front door of a bank. Pretty impressive.

Tile Story

Seville is well known for it's use of tiles and there are loads of depictions like these dotted around the old town.

Church

A tiny little church hidden down some small back street. There are a lot of churchs in Seville.

A La Reina Del Carmelo

Magdalene Church (1)

Hows this for some spectacular tile work on the top of a church.

Magdalene Church (2)

Magdalene Church (3)

Magdalene Church (4)

Magdalene Church (5)

This is the entrance at the "foot" of the church.

Magdalene Church (6)

Architecture (1)

The architecture in Seville is quite amazing and really shows the many influences. The use of mustard yellow is also very very popular.

Little Patio Bar

Casa No. 13

Now this is an impressive way of displaying your house number.

Narrow Alley

Seville's old town has lots of little winding narrow allies which are well worth a wander through.

Plaza Nueva (1)

Architecture (2)

I'm not sure what this is, but it's a building facing onto Plaza Nueva.

Plaza Nueva (2)

I'm sure this avenue of trees looks spectacular in the summer.

Plaza Nueva (3)

Plaza Nueva (4)

This is a government building of sorts. I think it's the "Town hall".

Plaza Nueva (5)

Some artwork on display in Plaza Nueva.

Architecture (3)

This rather ornate looking building is on one of the corners of Plaza Nueva.

Architecture (4)

Edificio Renta Antigua (1)

You can certainly see the muslim influences in the design of this building.

Edificio Renta Antigua (2)

Plaza de San Francisco (1)

This is the side of the government building seen earlier from Plaza Nueva, but this time from Plaza de San Francisco.

Plaza de San Francisco (2)

The buildings over looking Plaza de San Francisco.

Plaza de San Francisco (3)

Horse and Cart (1)

These chaps are dotted all over the city and will take you for a tour round if you have the time and money.

Ave de La Constitución

Open to trams and pedestrians only and runs right past the cathedral.

Ave de La

Edificio Renta Antigua (3)

Architecture (5)

Architecture (6)

Architecture (7)

Cerveceria

I have no idea what they sell in this shop ;-) , nice tile work for the show name though.

Giralda (1)

The Giralda is a huge bell tower on one of the corners of the cathedral and can be seen from almost all parts of the city (assuming there isn't a building in your way).

The Cathedral (1)

The Cathedral (2)

Getting arty with the ornate decorations on the side walls of the cathedral.

The Cathedral (3)

The Cathedral (4)

How is this for detail in the stonework surrounding one of the cathedral doors.

The Cathedral (5)

The Cathedral (6)

The Cathedral (7)

The Cathedral (8)

The Cathedral (9)

The Cathedral (10)

The Cathedral (11)

The Cathedral (12)

The Cathedral (13)

The Cathedral (14)

You can now start to see the different architectural influences as you move round the cathedral.

The Cathedral (15)

There was some sort of exhibition of statues around the cathedral when we were these. We think it's was sponsored by Telephonica as they seem to use similar characters to this on in their adverts.

The Bull

You can't come to Spain and not take a picture of something bull related.

The Cathedral (16)

The Bull & Cathedral

Sounds like the name for a pub.

Statue (1)

This reminds me of William Tell's son.

The Cathedral (17)

The Cathedral (18)

The Cathedral (19)

The Cathedral (20)

The Cathedral (21)

Giraldillo (1)

This statue can be found in two places around the cathedral. Here round the side and at the very top of the Giralda.

Giraldillo (2)

The Cathedral (22)

The Cathedral (23)

The Cathedral (24)

Plaza

Statue (2)

Giralda (2)

Giralda (3)

The Cathedral (25)

The Cathedral (26)

Statue (3)

Architecture (8)

Giralda (4)

Giralda (5)

Giralda (6)

Getting arty with the orange tree on the side.

Giralda Plaza

This isn't it's official name, but it's what I called it.

Giralda (7)

Orange Tree Lined Road

The road that leads away from the Giralda. Loads of bars along this road.

Architecture (9)

Architecture (10)

Architecture (11)

Tiled Under

Notice how the underneaths of the balconies are even beautifully tiled.

Secret Garden (1)

Whilst wondering through the streets, I stumbled upon this little court yeard garden. It was the door way that caught my attention first...

Secret Garden (2)

... and then I found the secret garden.

Tiles

Architecture (12)

Architecture (13)

Ruins

Looks like some road works uncovered some ruins just below the surface. What I want to know is how they missed these when laying the road in the first place. Look how close to the surface the big pot is.

Orange Tree

Believe it or not, there are tons of orange trees along the streets in Seville, and they're all full of fruit.

More Orange Trees

Ave Maria

Another Orange Tree Lined Road

Tiles Art Work

Architecture (14)

Tapas Bars

It's very relaxing sitting under the orange trees, sipping on an ice cold beer and tucking into a little bit of tapas.

Architecture (15)

Oranges

What was above me as I enjoyed some tapas and an ice cold beer.

Rug Shutters

Don't throw out your old. rugs, use them as shutters.

Typical Seville

Oranges, yellow paint, sunshine and architecture.

Architecture (16)

Ornate Gate

Door Way Awning

Even the awnings over some of the doors have ornate decorations.

Las Teresas

The cafe/bar was mentioned in many guide books, sadly it was too busy when we went...

Casa Placido Sign

... so we went to the place around the corner.

Architecture (17)

Colina

Looks a lot like Colin doesn't it :-D

Seville Memorabelia

Why buy it when you can take a picture of it for free.

Ceramica Artistica Colon

Quite appropriate for a tile shop to have such an appealing name display.

Giralda (8)

Horse and Cart (2)

Architecture (19)

Architecture (20)

Cart Park

It's like a taxi rank for horse drawn carts.

Another Secret Garden

I found this little gem behind a residents only gate that really should have been closed and locked.

Architecture (21)

Plaza del Salvadore (1)

I think this is the drinking Plaza in Seville.

Plaza del Salvadore (2)

Solear Bodeguita

Architecture (22)

Hidden Church

Architecture (23)

Almeda de Hercules

This is the one end of a very long strip of open space towards the top end of the city.

Chiuaua

Now why would you want to put a sillouette of a chiuaua on the side of your building?

Lanterns

Ville Corrigedor Hotel Patio

The secluded patio in the hotel in which we stayed.

Cruz Campo Man

The Cruz Campo man is flying

Puenta del Alamillo

A very modern looking bridge in such an old city.

Avenue

Cool Playground

Now this is an impressive new playground. It's not finished yet (hence no swings), but once it's done, the kids will love it.

Art or Graffiti

La Cartuja

The entrance to an old ceramic factory.

Plaza de Armas (1)

I think this used to be an old railway station. Now it's a small little shopping centre

Plaza de Armas (2)

Plaza de Armas (3)

A Seville Bank

Imagine this was your local bank.

Plaza de Toros (1)

The bull fighting ring.

Abono Temporada 2009

The schedule for 2009. Get your tickets early.

Door to the Stands

Architecture (24)

The houses down the side of the Plaza de Toros.

Architecture (25)

Architecture (26)

Plaza de Toros (2)

Plaza de Toros (3)

Plaza de Toros (4)

Plaza de Toros (5)

Ornate Church

Torre del Oro (1)

The stairs leading up the Gold Tower.

The Cathedral Skyline

The view of the cathedral and Giralda from the top of the Torre del Oro. Pity that crane is in the way.

Seville From Above (1)

Seville From Above (2)

Seville From Above (3)

Seville From Above (4)

Spanish Flag

Torre del Oro (2)

Puerta de Jerez

Hotel Alfonso XIII (1)

Now this looks like a lovely hotel to stay in.

Hotel Alfonso XIII (2)

The Cathedral (27)

Alcazar Walls (1)

More wall...

Alcazar Walls (2)

... or more sky?

Alcazar Walls (3)

A Little Plaza

No idea if this plaza has a name, but we sat in the shade enjoying some lunch here.

Paella

You've got to have paella when in Spain, so that's what we did. I like the way it's been served.

Orange Square

Hospital de Venerables Sacerdotes

Plaza de Los Venerables

Plaza de Doña Elvira (1)

Plaza de Doña Elvira (2)

Reales Alcázares (1)

The front entrance.

Reales Alcázares - Pueta del León (1)

Reales Alcázares - Patio de la Montería (1)

Reales Alcázares - Patio de la Montería (2)

Reales Alcázares - Fountain

The little fountain that can be found in the Sala de Justicia

Reales Alcázares - Patio del Yeso (1)

The archway between the Sala de Justicia and the Patio del Yeso

Reales Alcázares - Patio del Yeso Stonework

Sadly this has come out a bit blurred, but you can still see the intricate details. It's amazing.

Reales Alcázares - Patio del Yeso (2)

Reales Alcázares - Sala de la Justicia

More intricate decorations.

Reales Alcázares - Patio del Crucero

Reales Alcázares - Pueta del León (2)

Reales Alcázares - A Courtyard

Reales Alcázares - Unknown

Reales Alcázares - Chapel of the Casa de la Contratación.

Reales Alcázares - Exterior facade, Palacio del Rey Don Pedro (1)

Reales Alcázares - Patio de la Montería (3)

Reales Alcázares - Exterior facade, Palacio del Rey Don Pedro (2)

Reales Alcázares - Decorative Door

This is how all doors should be decorated.

Reales Alcázares - Patio de las Doncellas (1)

Reales Alcázares - Patio de las Doncellas (2)

Reales Alcázares - Salón de Embajadores

This used to be the throne room. What an impressive ceiling

Reales Alcázares - Patio de las Muñecas

Reales Alcázares - Patio de las Doncellas (3)

Reales Alcázares - The Chapel

Reales Alcázares - Sala Gótica

Reales Alcázares - Jardín del Estanque (1)

Reales Alcázares - Jardín del Estanque (2)

Reales Alcázares - The Duck Fountain

This duck happily swam round and round in this very small fountain, much to the delight of all the visitors, including me.

Reales Alcázares - Los Baños de Doña María de Padilla

Reales Alcázares - Side Alley

The alley that runs along the edge of the "Baños de Doña María de Padilla" (the baths of Dona Maria of Padilla)

Peacock Showing Off

Spotted this chap in one of the far flung corners of the gardens of the Alcazar

Peacock Not Showing Off

Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (1)

The gardens of the Alcazar are well worth a visit, just make sure you schedule in at least half a day for them as they're incredibly beautiful.

Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (2)

Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (3)

Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (4)

Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (5)

Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (6)

Reales Alcázares - Jardín del Estanque (3)

Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (7)

Butterfly Time

I was about to take a photo of this butterfly whilst it was on the ground, but he got spooked and flew off. As he did, I said out loud "No don't go, I just want to take a picture of you". I think he understood as he promptly landed on my hand and modelled for this picture.

Butterfly On The Ground

This is the picture I originally wanted to take, before he decided to pose on my hand.

Spidermen

Plaza del Salvadore (3)

I definitely think this is the place the Sevillians come to drink their own booze in town.

Architecture (27)

Architecture (28)

Hotel Alfonso XIII (3)

Hotel Alfonso XIII (4)

Fabrica de Tabacos (1)

This is now a university building, but it used to be the old Royal Tabaco factory.

Fabrica de Tabacos (2)

The Theatre

Plaza de España (1)

Plaza de España (2)

Plaza de España (3)

Plaza de España (4)

Plaza de España (5)

Plaza de España (6)

A Bridge at Plaza de España (1)

Closeup of Bridge Pillars (1)

Plaza de España (7)

Closeup of Bridge Pillars (2)

Plaza de España (8)

Plaza de España (9)

Plaza de España (10)

Plaza de España (11)

Plaza de España (12)

Plaza de España (13)

I've got my own pot-o-gold

Plaza de España (14)

Plaza de España (15)

Plaza de España (16)

Plaza de España (17)

Plaza de España (18)

Bridge Work

Plaza de España (19)

Plaza de España (20)

Plaza de España (21)

Plaza de España (22)

Plaza de España (23)

This section was closed off for renovations, but you could still get a good shot from above as I've done here.

Plaza de España (24)

Plaza de España - Ceiling

A decorative ceiling on the corridors of the Plaza de España

Plaza de España (25)

Plaza de España (26)

Plaza de España (27)

Plaza de España (28)

Plaza de España (29)

Plaza de España (30)

Plaza de España (31)

Plaza de España (32)

Plaza de España (33)

Plaza de España (34)

Plaza de España (35)

Plaza de España (36)

Plaza de España (37)

Plaza de España (38)

Plaza de España (39)

Plaza de España (40)

Plaza de España (41)

A Bridge at Plaza de España (2)

Closeup of Bridge Pillars (3)

Plaza de España (42)

Parque Maria Luisa (1)

Parque Maria Luisa (2)

Parque Maria Luisa (3)

Parque Maria Luisa (4)

Pabellon Mudejar

Parque Maria Luisa (5)

Casa Placido (1)

This was the first tapas bar we actually sat inside for a drink (it was very hot in the sun on this day) and what a brilliant find.

Casa Placido (2)

And yes, those are legs of ham (jamon) hanging from the ceiling.

Casa Placido (3)

Pity this one came out out of focus, but I'm sure you can still see the excitement and amount of detail going on behind the bar

Schindler's Lift

This made me laugh: not only could the lift only take 4 small people (to keep under it's 300kg limit), but also the manufacturer's name.

Giralda at Night (1)

I carried my gorilapod all the way to Seville, so we had to take it out and get some night shots.

Giralda at Night (2)

Giralda and Cathedral at Night (1)

Alcazar Walls At Night

The Moon and Wall

Cathedral at Night (1)

Giralda at Night (3)

This is a night picture, even if it is a bit out of focus.