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Seville Spain: City of Romance

March 23, 2017 by Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski 10 Comments

You can’t go to Spain without visiting the seductive city of Seville. The opera Carmen, by George Bizet, takes place there and tours are available to visit some of the opera locations such as the old cigarette factory.

For other photo galleries from our trip to Spain, click on the links below.

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Seville is located in Andalucía, which is in southern Spain.

Seville, Spain photos

A city of diverse culture

What I found fascinating about this fascinating city is its multicultural heritage. Christians, Jews, and Muslims lived together in relative peace during a period known as La Convivencia (the Coexistence) until the expulsion of Muslims and Jews in 1492.

We stayed at the Gran Melia Colón hotel in the medieval section of the city. Our balcony overlooked the Baroque Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena. As we walked into the chapel, we were in awe of the intricacy of its beauty.

We also took a stroll through Barrio Santa Cruz, which was the old Jewish quarter (Juderia) during the middle ages. Ferdinand III of Castille conquered Seville from Muslim rule in 1248 and forced the Jews to live in that section of the city. During the expulsion, mosques and synagogues were converted into Christian churches.

The Iglesia de Santa Cruz (Church of the Holy Cross) is a great example of this. It was constructed in the Mudéjar style over the ruins of the synagogue and the floor and wooden doors still remain.

Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Iglesia de Santa Cruz old synagogue door
Iglesia de Santa Cruz – Jewish Quarter

The church was torn down during the Napoleonic Wars as part of a renewal project and moved to a former monastery.  A plaza and park were erected at the site of the original building.

Mudéjar style architecture was created by Muslims who remained in Spain after the Reconquista. The Christians appreciated the Moorish culture and style of architecture.  They incorporated remnants of ancient Moorish design into cathedrals and other structures throughout the city.   The city has an eclectic mixture of Moorish, Mudéjar, Gothic, Baroque, Renaissance, Renaissance Revival, and modern styles.

The immensely beautiful Seville Cathedral was constructed in the Gothic style during the 15th century on the site of an ancient mosque. It is a UNESCO Heritage site. Towering over it is La Giralda, which was originally a minaret built when the Moors ruled the area. Later it was converted into a bell tower. The Cathedral is the third-largest church in the world.

I was ready to pack up and move there. It’s a resplendent city you never want to leave.

Seville, Spain

Click on the images to view them full-size in a gallery.

Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Horse and Carriage
Horse and Carriage
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Las Casas Judaria Hotel Patio
Hotel Las Casas Judaria – Patio
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Mosaic Tiles
Mosaic Tile Art
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Metropolis Building
Metropolis Building and Street
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Cafe and Street
Cafe and Street
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Moorish Arch Seville Cathedral
Moorish Arch
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Hotel Cordoba
Hotel Cordoba
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Frediduria Puerto de la Carne
Frediduria Puerto de la Carne
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Murallas - City Wall
Walls – Murallas
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Studebaker mosaic
Studebaker mosaic
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Spanish School
Spanish School
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena
Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena tower
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena
Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena bells
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena
Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena Rooftop
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena
Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena Roof Magic hour
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena organ pipes
Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena organ pipes
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena Madonna
Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena Madonna
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena cupula
Real Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena cupula
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Plaza de toros
Plaza de toros
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Plaza de Espana
Plaza de Espana
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Pabellon Mudejar
Pabellon Mudejar – Museum of Arts and Traditions
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Old Railway Station
Old Railway Station in Plaza De Armas
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Novias Cid
Novias Cid
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | La Adriatica by Jose Espiau
La Adriatica by Jose Espiau
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Iglesia de Santa Cruz
Iglesia de Santa Cruz
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Cathedral Door of Forgiveness - part of mosque
Cathedral Door of Forgiveness at Cathedral – part of old mosque
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Iglesia De Santa Cruz old Synagogue door
Iglesia de Santa Cruz – old synagogue door
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Gate to Real Alcazar
Gate to Real Alcazar Gardens
Archbishops Palace
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Antiqua Ferreteria del la Plaza del Pan
Ferreteria de de la Plaza del Pan
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Town Hall
Town Hall
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Puerte Puerto de la Macarena
Puerte Puerto de la Macarena
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Cathedral - La Giralda
Cathedral – La Giralda
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | View of Cathedral through door
Cathedral through door
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Cathedral - La Giralda
Cathedral – La Giralda
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | La Giralda
La Giralda – Seville
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Seville Cathedral entrance
Cathedral entrance
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Seville Cathedral
Cathedral entrance
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Seville Cathedral entrance - top
Cathedral entrance
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Altar Mayor - Seville Cathedral
Cathedral altar
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Seville Cathedral Ceiling
Cathedral ceiling
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Seville Cathedral Organ Pipes
Cathedral – organ pipes
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Seville Cathedral - Christ
Cathedral – Christ
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Seville Cathedral Tomb
Cathedral tomb
Baby Boomer Travel | Seville, Spain | Pianist outside Seville Cathdral
Pianist by the Cathedral

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Comments

  1. Carol A Cassara says

    March 24, 2017 at 9:04 am

    Great images. I love the multiculturalism, too. What a beautiful place and so interesting.

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      March 24, 2017 at 10:41 am

      Thanks, Carol. I loved it and would love to go back. There is so much more to see.

      Reply
  2. Tam Warner Minton says

    March 24, 2017 at 11:27 am

    Wow…I have never been to Spain. and Queen Isabella has a lot to answer for….expulsion of Moors and Jews and the Inquisition…and sending Columbus to screw up the new world! Aye aye aye!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      March 24, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Spain is one of my favorite countries to visit. True about the past. And now that Franco is also gone it’s an amazing place to be.

      Reply
  3. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says

    March 24, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    We are going to Spain in October Rebecca and I can’t wait especially now that I’ve seen your images. Seville looks wonderful and I love the history. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      March 24, 2017 at 6:13 pm

      You’re going to love it, Sue. And October is a perfect time to go. So excited for you!

      Reply
  4. Barbara says

    March 24, 2017 at 12:38 pm

    The only place I’ve been in Spain was Barcelona and I really want to go back! Your images are beautiful!
    b

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      March 24, 2017 at 6:12 pm

      Thanks, Barbara. I have a gallery of shots from Barcelona coming up soon. Glad you liked them.

      Reply
  5. Tours in Seville says

    September 6, 2017 at 8:21 am

    Seville is one of the most beautiful places in Spain!!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca Forstadt-Olkowski says

      September 6, 2017 at 9:45 am

      I totally agree! I loved it there and didn’t want to leave.

      Reply

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