Gwen suggested a winter city break. I agreed but said that I didn't want to go anywhere cold. "What about Seville?" she said. This seemed a good idea. Seville (Sevilla) is known as one of the warmest cities in Europe.
The temperature was 18C/64F with clear blue skies so Seville in mid-winter compares with Scotland in mid-summer (except it's sunnier) A fine city with great sights and a lively nightlife. Although a large city it's easy to get round on foot. Gwen's brother & sister-in-law joined us.
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Mid-winter in Seville |
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La
Giralda is the bell tower of the cathedral. Originally the minaret of
the mosque (completed 1198) it was incorporated into the cathedral that
was built after the Christian re-conquest in 1248. |
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The Giralda influenced the design of many buildings in the USA and elsewhere - like the Wrigley Building in Chicago. |
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The cathedral |
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The Torre del Oro (Tower of Gold) in another Moorish building (1221) |
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You can't come to Spain and not eat paella! |
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Our
evening tipple was Tio Pepe fino (dry white sherry) a fortified wine
from this area. It was mild enough to sit outside in the evenings.
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A great city needs a great river. The Rio Guadalquivir |
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The Metropol Parasol, locally Las Setas (the Mushrooms) It claims to be the largest timber structure in the world. |
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A walkway gives good views of the city.
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A bottle of orange-flavoured gin seemed a good (if temporary) memento of our trip. |
Seville is a fantastic city that I'd highly recommend. It was a welcome sunny break from our gloomy northern winter.
(Maybe) more Seville on the way…..
After looking at your pics I so look forward to my Spain trip in the not so far away future. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWe always have a great time in Spain. I'm sure you will too.
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