Sixth stop: Seville
We arrived in Seville by bus and started exploring our sixth city. (Click on each image to see the high-resolution version)
In this historical city, the first place we went to was actually a modern building -- the Metropol Parasol, or the nicknamed "Mushroom" building.
Like other Andalucian cities, Seville also has a palace, or Alcazar.
I became very enamored with Islamic architecture for its symetrical design and intricate decorations.
The Alcazar also displays some huge rugs or draperies, mostly depicting Spanish Reconquista and "Adventures", this one depicts the "Conquest on the Turks".
There is also a beautiful bathhouse.
But the most famous building in Seville must be its cathedral, the largest gothic cathedral in the world.
The Giralda, or Bell Tower of the cathedral, is converted from a minaret.
The inside of the cathedral is absolutely cavernous.
The ceiling is so high it seems to float in aother world.
Of course, there are many paintings and statues depicting Jesus, the saints and the Virgin Mary.
The view from the Giralda is superb.
A motif from somewhere, probably the outside of the cathedral.
Another architectural spectacle in Seville is Plaza Espana.
There are many mosaiced memorials in the "Province Alcoves" dedicated to each place in Spain.
The Torre del Oro or Golden Tower by Guadalquivir River.
We have no interest in the bloody "sport" of bullfighting, nevertheless, here's a picture of a statue depicting a bullfighter outside the bullfighting ring.
A night scene in the city of Seville.
A few bird pictures.
Metropol Parasol
Alcazar
Islamic architecture inside the Alcázar.
Islamic architecture inside the Alcázar.
Alcazar Drapery
Bath House
Seville Cathedral
Giralda
Seville Cathedral
Cathedral
Seville Cathedral Altar
Seville Cathedral Ceiling
Seville Cathedral Ceiling
Santa Maria
Seville
Seville
Motif
Plaza Espana
Plaza Espana Mosaic
Seville
Seville
Seville Night Scene
Jackdaw
Eurasian Collared Dove
Rose-ringed Parakeet
