Well, as promised, here’s a spattering of my favorite photographs of Seville, Spain (click on any image below to bring up the slideshow):
Filed under Fun Photo Friday, Photography, travel
Plaza de España
Cadiz was our next port of call, but as we had been here before Ursula and I had other plans. We immediately departed for Seville — the fourth largest city in Spain and an absolutely incredible destination. By now we were well into our third week on this trip, and I was in desperate need of a haircut. Alas, I could not find the barber for whom I was searching.
Jewish Quarter
Fortunately, what we did find were some fantastic sights. Near the top of the list would have to be the Plaza de España, the epicenter of the epic Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.
Plaza de España
This location has been used in several films, including the epic Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. Does the following bridge look familiar to you Star Wars fans, for instance?
Plaza de España
Another wonderful photographic opportunity is the Seville Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See.
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See — Seville Cathedral
This enormous structure is the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world, and the third largest church. It was built on the site of a former Mosque, with construction spanning 104 years starting in A.D. 1402. Alas, the mosque is not completely forgotten, as the Seville Cathedral’s bell tower — called Giralda — is actually a minaret re-purposed from the previous structure.
Giralda — The Former Minaret
The Royal Alcázars of Seville is another blog in and of itself. That will come next week. This week’s Fun Photo Friday I’ll present some of my favorite Seville photos. Until then enjoy today’s photo gallery:
Filed under Photography, travel
Málaga Beach
The MS Ryndam left Barcelona (see: Barthelona ith in Thpain) and the magnificent Sagrada Familía (see: Sagrada Familía Exterior; Sagrada Familí Interior Part 1; and Sagrada Familía Interior Part 2) behind on November 2 and set sail for the Spanish coastal city of Málaga as a prelude to our passage through the Strait of Gibraltar (from a previous cruise see: Gibraltar — What an Englishman Calls a Rock). We arrived at Málaga on the morning of November 4.
Málaga Street Scene
Málaga was founded by the Phoenicians far back around 770 B.C. But don’t worry. The buildings are a bit more modern than that. One stunning example is the Málaga Cathedral of the Inception, on which construction began in A.D. 1528, and which took some 254 years to complete.
Málaga Cathedral of the Inception
Málaga Cathedral of the Inception — Bell Tower
Across the street from the Málaga Cathedral is the old Bishop’s residence (now a museum, among other things) at the Palacio Episcopal de Málaga (Episcopal Palace of Málaga).
Palacio Episcopal de Málaga
Built into the Palacio Episcopal façade is a niche holding a statue of Our Lady of Sorrows.
Palacio Episcopal de Málaga
These are not the only sights in Málaga worth photographing, however. Here’s today’s photogallery:
Comments Off on Meandering Around Málaga
Filed under Photography, travel
Decisions — Murder in Paradise
Mystery novel available for Kindle
0
The Globe — Murder in Luxury
Mystery novel available for Kindle
0
R. Doug Wicker — Author 