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Location Date Sun, 23 June 2013
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Weather: 44º C and Sunny
Hot but did not feel any hotter than yesterday. We were prepared for it though.
Breakfast down the road then off to the Royal Palace (Alcazar) of Seville. Originally there was a Moorish fort like palace built on the site. After the reconquest of Seville in the 14th century a Christian king ordered the building of the present palace on the site. Some of the original palace was kept but most was new although it was built around the Moorish architectural style. Since its completion other monarchs have made their own additions and the top floors continue to be used by the king and queen of Spain when they are in Seville. It is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe.
The Moorish decorations in this palace are in better condition and have more colour than those in the Alhambra but this is because the Seville palace is not as old. The decorations in all Moorish palaces are actually created using plaster moulds.
As with the Alhambra there is lots of water used in the patio and garden areas, numerous garden and patio areas, lots of decoration (and colour which was faded or gone) and lots of rooms.
After visiting the palace we wandered around the Jewish quarter. Basically we got lost in the narrow, but cool (in both meanings of the word), streets. It was a great area to get lost in. The Jews had a rough time in Spain and especially in Seville. Seville is where the inquisition started in Spain; say no more.
While in the Jewish quarter we stopped for lunch. It took so long to get served we almost left, in fact the only thing that arrived quickly was the bill. Seville is known for quite a lot of good things but we had been warned about lack of service and abruptness of the people. Had not seen it until today when we unfortunately struck it at the restaurant.
Once we emerged from the Jewish quarter we headed off back to the hotel the long way going past the Plaza de Espana, then along to the river, past the Palacio de San Telmo (now the seat of the Andalusian government), the bull fighting arena and the hotel.
The heat dictated a stop for a sangria and a beer on the way. Picked an outdoor place which was sporadically spraying mist under the umbrellas.
Hot but did not feel any hotter than yesterday. We were prepared for it though.
Breakfast down the road then off to the Royal Palace (Alcazar) of Seville. Originally there was a Moorish fort like palace built on the site. After the reconquest of Seville in the 14th century a Christian king ordered the building of the present palace on the site. Some of the original palace was kept but most was new although it was built around the Moorish architectural style. Since its completion other monarchs have made their own additions and the top floors continue to be used by the king and queen of Spain when they are in Seville. It is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe.
The Moorish decorations in this palace are in better condition and have more colour than those in the Alhambra but this is because the Seville palace is not as old. The decorations in all Moorish palaces are actually created using plaster moulds.
As with the Alhambra there is lots of water used in the patio and garden areas, numerous garden and patio areas, lots of decoration (and colour which was faded or gone) and lots of rooms.
After visiting the palace we wandered around the Jewish quarter. Basically we got lost in the narrow, but cool (in both meanings of the word), streets. It was a great area to get lost in. The Jews had a rough time in Spain and especially in Seville. Seville is where the inquisition started in Spain; say no more.
While in the Jewish quarter we stopped for lunch. It took so long to get served we almost left, in fact the only thing that arrived quickly was the bill. Seville is known for quite a lot of good things but we had been warned about lack of service and abruptness of the people. Had not seen it until today when we unfortunately struck it at the restaurant.
Once we emerged from the Jewish quarter we headed off back to the hotel the long way going past the Plaza de Espana, then along to the river, past the Palacio de San Telmo (now the seat of the Andalusian government), the bull fighting arena and the hotel.
The heat dictated a stop for a sangria and a beer on the way. Picked an outdoor place which was sporadically spraying mist under the umbrellas.
- comments
Gael The architecture of the ceiling is stunning - beautiful! I'm surprized you've not donned your bikini Anne - it would have been an ideal opportunity to cool down!
Gael Shame about the abruptness and rudeness of some of the people, but cannot imagine it was worse than I experienced in both Rome and Prague. However, no doubt the sheer beauty of the region more than made up for it. I'm so enjoying your prose and pictures; sure beats Rotorua! Take care.
Steve Mackay I guess the rudeness is something you'll forget over time but I doubt you'll forget those amazing buildings. And great photos. As for the heat - swap you!
Ros Wonderful stories...love them...keep them flowing Xxx