After a prolonged stay in Granada, it was finally time for free Tapas to come to an end so I decided to spend at least a few days in Sevilla, Spain´s fourth largest city and while there, visit the famous cathedral in Sevilla.
Sevilla´s Cathedral
After meeting up with some fellow travellers on my first day, we decided to visit the cathedral in Sevilla along with its bell tower the following morning. This cathedral is the 3rd largest in all of Europe (St. Peter´s at the Vatican and St. Paul´s in London are largest) and it also took over 120 years to built. Needless to say, its quite impressive when you walk in and my photos do not give it justice with its daunting 30 meter columns that rise to the ceiling and its overall size in area being found in the Guiness book of world records.
Near the High Altar Inside
One of the most interesting things you find inside is actually a tomb that is off from cathedral´s entrance and is surrounded by four kings. Although my photo is very bad here due to the lighting, anyone wish to venture a guess who´s tomb this ?
The tomb of Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus. Word has it that he was originally buried in the Dominican Republic, then Cuba and then finally making his way back to the cathedral in Sevilla once Cuba gained independence from Spain. Truth be told, all his remains are not in the tomb but research and testing was done over the past years that showed proof part of his remains are still in tact within.
Giralda Tower overlook showing the court of orange trees
The next hike was to the top of the Giralda Bell Tower which is connected with the cathedral. The tower itself is the tallest structure within the center of Sevilla and provides excellent views of the city though again, my camera shots do not give it justice. Rising 330 feet to its top, anyone care to venture a guess as to how many steps there are to get to the top of it? 17. Just 17 steps which are actually at the very top of the tower. The rest of the tower´s climb is made up of ramps than spiral to the top that allowed riders on horseback to make it to the top more easily as they went up 5 times a day to give the Muslim call to prayer.
The next stop right across the street was the Alcazar which was a palace built in the 10th century and is surprisingly still used as a palace in present day. Below are some of the photos from within the palace along with photos of the gardens.
Bath area beneath the palace
Fountain within the garden area
This last image below was one I knew wouldn’t look too good from ground level but I felt the pressing need to take it anyway because for some reason, it reminded me of corn mazes from back home during Halloween. It is far from it but likely as close as I´ll get anytime soon…
A maze within the Garden
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Well, I have admit I was correct about CC being buried there. I just figured who was famous enough to be in Seville and I remembered Columbus, despite being a Genoan Italian, sailed for the Spanish throne.
The photos are unbelievably beautiful, Rory. I am amazed how well you are taking them and how nice they are coming out here. . Those baths are amazing! That is one, long, bath!
Yes it is and that photo really doesn’t give it justice as do many of the photos I’ve taken.
Rory, sounds like you are having a blast. I’m super jealous. I want to hear more about the people that you have met so far and the nightlife.
What’s up Matt! Good to hear from you. My last post today was made just for you as I put up some photos of the nightlife and folks I’ve met in route…
Rory,
It sounds like so much fun, we miss you her in Charlotte. Love the pics keep them coming.
Will do Casey, miss ya´ll as well. Toughest will be missing the big dinners on holidays but great to hear from you and hope all is well!
We will save your spot. (don’t worry) We will have your pic there so it will be like you are ther in spirit.
Have the time of your life, but be careful (that would be the new mom in me comment) and we all love you. Addison has two teeth now, so by the time you come home she will have them all and be walking.
Talk to you soon.
Casey
Rory, that was exactly what I was looking for. You at a table with 12 girls and one dude. I hear you big dog. Well you are making me want to go over to Europe for a few weeks with Stacey. I think it sounds so awesome. Well we all miss you back here at home but looks like you are representing us well in your travels. Looking forward to your next posts!!
What’s up Matt! You and Stacey should definitely plan a trip! By the time I make my way East over the next month, I will definitely be able to recommend some must sees of Europe even if I don’t get a chance to see all of them myself. There are already too many places I want to visit based on others’ recommendations but I won’t have enough time to see them all unfortunately. Great to hear from you, stay in touch!