Alcazar Palace, Seville is stunning. Upon entering the palace, I was immediately struck by how much it reminded me of our visit to Marrakesh. The Moorish design is quite obvious. The color and design of the tiles are reminiscent of the ones we saw at the Bahia Palace and the Ben Youssef Madrasa School …
Last Updated: Plaza de Espana Seville (Spanish Square): Wow! is an appropriate way to describe Plaza de Espana Seville. It is perhaps one of the most beautiful attractions in this Andalusian capital. The history is fascinating ad it is famous for its appearances in film. Malaga to Seville by train: Seville is only a …
Last Updated: Santiponce: Italica Ruins Where is Italica (Santiponce)? Santiponce is nestled on the ruins of the old Roman city of Italica. This post goes with Podcast #2, where l try to describe the Roman ruins of Santiponce, a city that is about 6 miles north of Seville center. How to get to …
Last Updated: Poblenou Barcelona: Barcelona is not just about Sagrada Familia and the Ramblas. That’s all good of course, I have been there. There is, however, another side of Barcelona that you should definitely swing by when you visit this little big city. I am talking about the up-and-coming town of Poblenou which means a …
Updated: January 16, 2023 Seville Cathedral legend says: “Hagamos una Iglesia tan hermosa y tan grandios que los que la vieren labrada nos tengan por locos” which translates to “Let us build a church so beautiful and so grand that those who see it finished will think we are mad” goes the Seville Cathedral history. …