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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.
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Church
A tiny little church hidden down some small back street. There are a lot of churchs in Seville.
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A La Reina Del Carmelo
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Magdalene Church (2)
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Magdalene Church (3)
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Magdalene Church (4)
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Magdalene Church (6)
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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.
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Little Patio Bar
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Narrow Alley
Seville's old town has lots of little winding narrow allies which are well worth a wander through.
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Plaza Nueva (1)
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Plaza Nueva (3)
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Architecture (4)
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Edificio Renta Antigua (1)
You can certainly see the muslim influences in the design of this building.
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Edificio Renta Antigua (2)
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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.
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Plaza de San Francisco (3)
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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.
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Ave de La
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Edificio Renta Antigua (3)
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Architecture (5)
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Architecture (6)
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Architecture (7)
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Cerveceria
I have no idea what they sell in this shop ;-) , nice tile work for the show name though.
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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).
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The Cathedral (1)
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The Cathedral (3)
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The Cathedral (4)
How is this for detail in the stonework surrounding one of the cathedral doors.
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The Cathedral (5)
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The Cathedral (6)
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The Cathedral (7)
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The Cathedral (8)
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The Cathedral (9)
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The Cathedral (10)
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The Cathedral (11)
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The Cathedral (12)
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The Cathedral (13)
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The Cathedral (14)
You can now start to see the different architectural influences as you move round the cathedral.
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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.
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The Cathedral (16)
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The Cathedral (17)
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The Cathedral (18)
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The Cathedral (19)
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The Cathedral (20)
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The Cathedral (21)
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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.
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Giraldillo (2)
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The Cathedral (22)
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The Cathedral (23)
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The Cathedral (24)
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Plaza
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Statue (2)
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Giralda (2)
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Giralda (3)
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The Cathedral (25)
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The Cathedral (26)
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Statue (3)
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Architecture (8)
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Giralda (4)
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Giralda (5)
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Giralda (7)
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Orange Tree Lined Road
The road that leads away from the Giralda. Loads of bars along this road.
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Architecture (9)
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Architecture (10)
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Architecture (11)
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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...
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Tiles
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Architecture (12)
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Architecture (13)
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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.
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Orange Tree
Believe it or not, there are tons of orange trees along the streets in Seville, and they're all full of fruit.
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More Orange Trees
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Ave Maria
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Another Orange Tree Lined Road
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Tiles Art Work
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Architecture (14)
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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.
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Architecture (15)
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Architecture (16)
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Ornate Gate
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Las Teresas
The cafe/bar was mentioned in many guide books, sadly it was too busy when we went...
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Architecture (17)
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Ceramica Artistica Colon
Quite appropriate for a tile shop to have such an appealing name display.
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Giralda (8)
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Horse and Cart (2)
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Architecture (19)
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Architecture (20)
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Another Secret Garden
I found this little gem behind a residents only gate that really should have been closed and locked.
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Architecture (21)
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Plaza del Salvadore (2)
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Solear Bodeguita
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Architecture (22)
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Hidden Church
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Architecture (23)
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Almeda de Hercules
This is the one end of a very long strip of open space towards the top end of the city.
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Lanterns
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Avenue
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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.
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Art or Graffiti
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Plaza de Armas (1)
I think this used to be an old railway station. Now it's a small little shopping centre
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Plaza de Armas (2)
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Plaza de Armas (3)
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Door to the Stands
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Architecture (25)
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Architecture (26)
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Plaza de Toros (2)
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Plaza de Toros (3)
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Plaza de Toros (4)
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Plaza de Toros (5)
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Ornate Church
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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.
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Seville From Above (1)
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Seville From Above (2)
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Seville From Above (3)
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Seville From Above (4)
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Spanish Flag
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Torre del Oro (2)
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Puerta de Jerez
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Hotel Alfonso XIII (2)
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The Cathedral (27)
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Alcazar Walls (3)
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A Little Plaza
No idea if this plaza has a name, but we sat in the shade enjoying some lunch here.
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Paella
You've got to have paella when in Spain, so that's what we did. I like the way it's been served.
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Orange Square
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Hospital de Venerables Sacerdotes
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Plaza de Los Venerables
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Plaza de Doña Elvira (1)
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Plaza de Doña Elvira (2)
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Reales Alcázares - Pueta del León (1)
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Reales Alcázares - Patio de la Montería (1)
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Reales Alcázares - Patio de la Montería (2)
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Reales Alcázares - Patio del Yeso (1)
The archway between the Sala de Justicia and the Patio del Yeso
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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.
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Reales Alcázares - Patio del Yeso (2)
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Reales Alcázares - Patio del Crucero
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Reales Alcázares - Pueta del León (2)
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Reales Alcázares - A Courtyard
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Reales Alcázares - Unknown
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Reales Alcázares - Chapel of the Casa de la Contratación.
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Reales Alcázares - Exterior facade, Palacio del Rey Don Pedro (1)
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Reales Alcázares - Patio de la Montería (3)
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Reales Alcázares - Exterior facade, Palacio del Rey Don Pedro (2)
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Reales Alcázares - Patio de las Doncellas (1)
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Reales Alcázares - Patio de las Doncellas (2)
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Reales Alcázares - Salón de Embajadores
This used to be the throne room. What an impressive ceiling
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Reales Alcázares - Patio de las Muñecas
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Reales Alcázares - Patio de las Doncellas (3)
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Reales Alcázares - The Chapel
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Reales Alcázares - Sala Gótica
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Reales Alcázares - Jardín del Estanque (1)
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Reales Alcázares - Jardín del Estanque (2)
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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.
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Reales Alcázares - Los Baños de Doña María de Padilla
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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)
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Peacock Showing Off
Spotted this chap in one of the far flung corners of the gardens of the Alcazar
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Peacock Not Showing Off
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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.
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Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (2)
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Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (3)
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Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (4)
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Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (5)
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Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (6)
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Reales Alcázares - Jardín del Estanque (3)
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Reales Alcázares - The Gardens (7)
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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.
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Butterfly On The Ground
This is the picture I originally wanted to take, before he decided to pose on my hand.
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Spidermen
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Plaza del Salvadore (3)
I definitely think this is the place the Sevillians come to drink their own booze in town.
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Architecture (27)
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Architecture (28)
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Hotel Alfonso XIII (3)
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Hotel Alfonso XIII (4)
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Fabrica de Tabacos (1)
This is now a university building, but it used to be the old Royal Tabaco factory.
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Fabrica de Tabacos (2)
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The Theatre
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Plaza de España (1)
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Plaza de España (2)
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Plaza de España (3)
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Plaza de España (4)
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Plaza de España (5)
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Plaza de España (6)
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A Bridge at Plaza de España (1)
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Closeup of Bridge Pillars (1)
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Plaza de España (7)
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Closeup of Bridge Pillars (2)
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Plaza de España (8)
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Plaza de España (9)
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Plaza de España (10)
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Plaza de España (11)
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Plaza de España (12)
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Plaza de España (14)
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Plaza de España (15)
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Plaza de España (16)
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Plaza de España (17)
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Plaza de España (18)
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Bridge Work
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Plaza de España (19)
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Plaza de España (20)
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Plaza de España (21)
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Plaza de España (22)
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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.
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Plaza de España (24)
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Plaza de España (25)
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Plaza de España (26)
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Plaza de España (27)
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Plaza de España (28)
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Plaza de España (29)
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Plaza de España (30)
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Plaza de España (31)
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Plaza de España (32)
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Plaza de España (33)
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Plaza de España (34)
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Plaza de España (35)
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Plaza de España (36)
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Plaza de España (37)
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Plaza de España (38)
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Plaza de España (39)
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Plaza de España (40)
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Plaza de España (41)
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A Bridge at Plaza de España (2)
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Closeup of Bridge Pillars (3)
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Plaza de España (42)
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Parque Maria Luisa (1)
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Parque Maria Luisa (2)
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Parque Maria Luisa (3)
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Parque Maria Luisa (4)
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Pabellon Mudejar
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Parque Maria Luisa (5)
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Giralda at Night (2)
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Giralda and Cathedral at Night (1)
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Alcazar Walls At Night
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The Moon and Wall
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Cathedral at Night (1)
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