Sevilla
After spending 3 days here, wandering through the narrow, curvy streets, I definitely want to come back and experience this city for longer! I loved the sun and warmth - of both the climate and the people. And the apartment where we stayed didn’t hurt either -
We were smack dab in the middle of the old city, and happily explored everywhere on foot.
Our first full day was spent touring the Alcazar and wandering in the beautiful gardens. The Alcazar is the oldest European royal residence still in use (the king and queen stay here when in Sevilla).
We started our tour in the Cuarto Real Alto, the upper quarters still used by the royal family. Of course, we couldn’t take any photos. If you happen to visit Sevilla and the Alcazar, definitely add that tour to your visit - the sumptuousness was amazing. These were the tiles that lined the staircase leading up to their private quarters:
The Alcazar is a complex of palaces and fortifications that were added to by successive rulers. The oldest part was built in the 13th century, while the part that I took the most pictures of, was built in the 14th century in the Mudejar style.
Mudejar combines Gothic and Islamic art styles…
… in carved plaster and stone, and with tooled wooden ceilings and decorative tiles.
I have to show you this first -
… so you can better appreciate the gorgeous domed ceiling -
On to the gardens…
The space was enormous…
… but as we wandered around…
… we found quiet nooks of peaceful beauty.
That evening, we enjoyed getting out as it cooled off…
… and I can give you a peek into my next post -
