Spain’s cities are characterized by the fact that there are almost everywhere squares that invite people to linger and to communicate. As a rule you find shady trees and seating. Sometimes the squares are also used by local restaurants and bars. Espacio Metropol Parasol Our walk starts at the Espacio Metropol Parasol which we had […]
Discoveries in search of a laundromat in Seville
On our way from Plaza de Espana to the hotel, we pass the university, the Glorieta de San Diego and an exhibition pavilion, built for the Ibero-American Exhibition in 1929. After almost 3 weeks in Spain we urgently need a laundromat. We ask at the reception and one refers us to the department store El Corte […]
Plaza de España in Seville – Spain
One cannot think up a more beautiful setting for a movie like the Plaza de Espana in Seville. It was the film set for star Wars Saga Episode II: Attack of the Clones by George Lukas, as well as for three other movies. However, the square was not built for the movies. The Plaza de Espana […]
Torre del Oro and Plaza de Toros in Seville
We walk along the banks of the Guadalquivir while spring shows its best side. From afar we admire the Puente del Alamillo, the first cable-stayed bridge in the world without rear anchoring. It was designed for the Expo 1992. Already from afar our view goes towards the Torre del Oro It is uncertain how the […]
Casual Sevilla de Las Letras
The Casual Sevilla de Las Letras* lies in the midst of the old town of Seville. It was important to us that the sights are within walking distance. So we booked this hotel because it is just 10 minutes’ walk from the cathedral. 4k UHD video -> Hotel Casual Sevilla de Las Letras It is certainly […]
Exploring the city center of Seville and the old town
Seville is the capital of Andalusia. With 700,000 inhabitants, it is the fourth largest city in Spain. 4k UHD video -> Seville – City Walk in the Center and Old Town We have chosen a simple but good hotel in the Calle de la Alhóndiga in the old city. From here we can easily reach […]
Alcazar of Seville
The Alcazar of Seville, the Royal Palace, is located at the end of the old town of Seville, directly opposite the cathedral. Originally it was built as a fortified palace by Abd-al-Rahman III, Emir and Caliph of Córdoba, in 913. In the 11th century, Al-Mutamid, the king of Seville built the Alcázar, or what he […]
Bollywood in Seville – 4K was yesterday, today is 8K!
Bollywood in Seville Coming from Torre del Oro, a larger crowd at the Puerta de Jerez attracts our attention. It is a film crew from Bollywood. Approximately 20 – 30 persons are involved in what is happening on the set. Lighting technicians, cameramen, sound engineers, producer and others are busy, while the principal actress is […]
Seville Catedral – Santa María de la Sede
Our first way in the morning leads us to the cathedral of Seville. We have already heard a lot of this building, but as we stand in front of it, we are astonished by the dimensions. To get a sense of this building we first walk around it. In addition to the dimensions, the many […]
Espacio Metropol Parasol in Seville
The Espacio Metropol Parasol replaces the old covered market at the Plaza de of La Encarnación in Seville. Metropol Parasol We arrive in Seville in the evening and it was time to go dinner. We booked a centrally located hotel and it was only a short walk to the Plaza de la Encarnación. The Metropol […]
