They picked me up at the train station downtown around noon on Saturday, and from then on my weekend was filled with incredible sights, outstanding food, and of course, great company.
Sebastian, Kelly and me at the Patio de las Doncellas of Alcazar Palace, a world heritage site in central Sevilla originally constructed in the 900's, and subsequently modified by various Spanish monarchs over the centuries.
One of the exterior gardens of Alcazar Palace. This particular one is known as Jardin de la Alcubilla (Garden of the Reservoir).
Many high-level meetings were held in this historic conference room in Alcazar Palace to discuss Spain's plans for exploring and exploiting the New World.
Remnant of an ancient Roman aqueduct in the Nervion area of Sevilla, near the Santa Justa train station
Many of the historic homes in the city center are accessed through private courtyards typically filled with brightly-colored plants and elaborate tile work. Residents often leave the main doors open to allow passersby to peek through the iron security gates to admire the designs.
Plaza de Espana was constructed in the late 1920's for the Spanish-American Exhibition, not as a movie set for Star Wars Attack of the Clones, as some might believe.
Moorish-style architecture at the Plaza de Espana
Sevilla's Museum of Modern Art
Sevilla's Triana neighborhood is famous for ceramic tile craftsmanship. No linoleum there.
La Giralda at the Cathedral of Sevilla was formerly the world's tallest tower. The oldest portion, since modified, was constructed in 1184 as a minaret for a former mosque. The tower has no stairs - just a series of ramps originally built so the muezzin could ride to the top on horseback. I don't know if you can find a similar version in Vegas yet, but you can visit a half-size replica of the tower at a shopping center in Kansas City, Sevilla's sister American city. 
Kelly and Sebastian at the 17th Century wrought iron cross of Plaza Santa Cruz
2 comments:
It was great to see pictures of Kelly and Sebastian and know that I'll see them in person very soon! The dates of the architecture are incredibly old and it's fun to picture the Spaniards meeting to discuss exploring the New World.
Enjoyed all of your trip to Spain.Surely, you didn't get back to Scotland without something going wrong. There aren't many coutries you haven't visited while over there...again, we have enjoyed your trips....gramps
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