The Carrera del Darro is one of the most beautiful strolls one can take through one of the oldest streets in Granada. This name is given to the entire left bank of the Darro River, up to the curve of San Pedro and San Pablo. The river is crossed by two bridges of brick and stone called Cabrera and Espinosa. Continue reading “The “Carrera del Darro””
On the Avenue of the Constitution of the city of Seville one can view the Adriatic building, popularly known as the “Filella Building” given the confectionery located on the ground floor. The Adriatic was an important insurance company that was accustomed to build offices in each of the cities where it operated. Continue reading “The Adriatic Building”
“El muy alto et muy noble et muy poderoso et muy conqueridor don Pedro por la gracia de Dios rey de Castilla et de León, mandó fazer estos alcázares et estos palacios et estas portadas que fue fecho en la era de mill et quatrocientos y dos años” So reads the inscription in Arabic on the tile mural atop, in reference to the year in which this building was completed. Continue reading “Palace of King Peter”
Known as the Giralda of Seville or simply the Giralda Tower, is undoubtedly a must see when visiting the city. To climb the bell tower, you must have the proper physical condition. Fortunately, climbing the 35 floors is via a ramp, which at times seemed endless. When you reach the top, you’ll realize it was worth the effort. The panoramic views are the most impressive of Sevilla. Continue reading “Giralda of Seville”
The gardens of the Real Alcazar of Seville are the oldest in the city and as many other buildings have suffered major changes throughout its history. Continue reading “Gardens of the Real Alcazar”
In the Real Alcazar in Seville, crossing the “Puerta del Privilege”, one gains access to the “Grutesco” gallery. Continue reading “Gardens – Real Alcazar”
At the site today of the Collegiate Church of the Divine Savior of Seville in Spain, were found ruins of what during earlier periods were, a Roman temple, an early Christian basilica, and temples of the Visigoth and Mozarabic. Continue reading “Collegiate Church of the Divine Savior of Seville”
The Lion’s Gate, formerly called Puerta de la Monteria, is the main entrance to the Real Alcazar in Seville. Its construction is of the Almohad style and is the gateway to the main entrance to the courtyard of the Lion and the palace of King Pedro I, whom some called “the Cruel” and others “the Just”. Continue reading “The Lion’s Gateway”
Frankly, we couldn’t imagine the enormous size of this structure. As we approached it we felt like Smurfs under these huge mushrooms. With much curiosity and skepticism we decide to discover what this large structure had to offer. Continue reading “The Mushrooms of Seville”
A night view of the imposing sculpture of “El Cid Campeador” in Seville, Spain. Mounted on his steed “Bavieca” we have Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (“El Cid”) in a triumphant stance. The sculptor Anna Huntington, spouse of the Hispanist and multimillionaire Archer Milton Huntington, founder of the Hispanic Society of America of New York, donated this bronze statue to the city of Seville. Continue reading ““El Cid Campeador” in Seville”