We went to Sevilla to see friends that we hadn't seen in a very long time, but couldn't resist walking around to see the sights.
Here is the cathedral as seen from the back side. We were fascinated by the ornate stonework. The cathedral itself is way to big to fit into a single picture - it is the 3rd largest cathedral in the world. It is spectacular. Columbus is buried there.
This tower is one of Sevilla's landmarks. It is called the Giralda and was built in the 11th century by the moors, who at that time occupied most of Spain and had the most literate society in Europe. The tower originally had a flat top on it. After the Christians retook the land in the 14th century, they built the cupola on top of the tower and added Christian details. The tower has ramps leading up inside it so that the lords and ladies could ride their horses to the top. As you climb it, you can't help thinking of all the people who have walked where you are placing your feet - from Columbus all the way up to John Kennedy.
Here is Andi at an archway leading into the Patio de las Banderas with the Giralda in the background. We can also see the Giralda from the roof of the Sevilla house.
Here is another view of the top of the cathedral with the Giralda right next to it.
And here is a building at the Plaza de España, showing a lot of "recycled" Roman columns and replicas thereof. They are white, so they are easy to see. This building was built in the early 1900's. We went out for a walk to see some touristic things and took this picture.
Here is the cathedral as seen from the back side. We were fascinated by the ornate stonework. The cathedral itself is way to big to fit into a single picture - it is the 3rd largest cathedral in the world. It is spectacular. Columbus is buried there.
This tower is one of Sevilla's landmarks. It is called the Giralda and was built in the 11th century by the moors, who at that time occupied most of Spain and had the most literate society in Europe. The tower originally had a flat top on it. After the Christians retook the land in the 14th century, they built the cupola on top of the tower and added Christian details. The tower has ramps leading up inside it so that the lords and ladies could ride their horses to the top. As you climb it, you can't help thinking of all the people who have walked where you are placing your feet - from Columbus all the way up to John Kennedy.
Here is Andi at an archway leading into the Patio de las Banderas with the Giralda in the background. We can also see the Giralda from the roof of the Sevilla house.
Here is another view of the top of the cathedral with the Giralda right next to it.
And here is a building at the Plaza de España, showing a lot of "recycled" Roman columns and replicas thereof. They are white, so they are easy to see. This building was built in the early 1900's. We went out for a walk to see some touristic things and took this picture.
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