There were horse and carriage rides offered throughout the city so we finally hopped on one. It was 50 Euros ($75) for all four of us and it was about an hour ride. We saw the University, the Cathedral, the Park Maria Luisa (sister of Isabell II) where you can take boat rides or enjoy the gardens, the Alcazar, the Plaza Espagna where we saw many wedding photos being taken because of its beauty from the waterfall, tile work and hand painted porcelain adornments. I purchased two fans for just 5 Euro…such a bargain since they are hand painted ones. We also briefly saw the river and then headed back near the hotel.
Who is rowing?
We just couldn’t leave Seville without visiting Alcazar. This is a 14th century palace built by Peter The Cruel after re-conquering Seville from the Moors. It reminded me of The Alhambra in Granada but had its own beauty too. We enjoyed the Gardens as much as the palace…watch out for that TREE!
We strolled back to the hotel via the Barrio de Santa Crus. This was once a ghetto for Spanish Jews who were forced out of Spain in the 1400’s. You walk through narrow alleys and labyrinths where you never know what will be around the corner…how much fun is that!
We must return to this city some day!
1 comment:
Great Photos! Everything looks so beautiful.
that tree looks like some Medieval Cheese Grater..... or worse. Ouch!
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