Sisters in Sevilla

 

My sister Carol was taking a last minute planned vacation in Spain and after comparing schedules and destinations we decided I could meet her in Sevilla for a few days. It was a treat to spend time together and in such a beautiful city!

Plaza de Espana

The Moorish Alcazar

Isabella's name was on one side and Ferdinand on the other.

 

Friends had visited and highly recommended a visit there. It is a beautiful city with a mix of Moorish and Castilian influences. It contains a well-preserved historical center, which features the Seville Cathedral where the tomb of Christopher Columbus is. The cathedral is the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world. It is not tall, but takes up many city blocks in area. The other impressive structure is the Alcazar of Sevilla, which was originally a Moorish fort, but now the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe. Touring both of these sights was interesting and historical. 

Largest Gothic Cathedral in the World

 

Tomb of Christopher Columbus

 

Bridge designed by Eiffel. It looks modern, but is not.

Of course there is a river running through the city! On a cruise up the river you could see the present day growth of the city with beautiful, modern bridges and exposition areas that have been developed.

One of the modern bridges in the background.

Overall, a very clean, modern city with an interesting history, gardens to explore, and palaces to tour. The best part was seeing it with Carol and having an expert Spanish speaker along!!! You get so used to not understanding language in the different countries we travel too, it was a real treat to be able to ask what things meant and not just guess!