One item of note for now. The Giralda is the bell tower of Seville's Cathedral. It was originally built as a minaret during the Moorish period, with a Renaissance style top subsequently added by the Spaniards. The Giralda was registered in 1987 as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The tower is 104 metres in height and remains one of the most important symbols of the city, as it has been since medieval times. The illuminated Giralda appears in several of the photos below as well as in photos from the rooftop terrace of my apartment here (see previous blog).
Also, note the ubiquitous orange trees ... full of fruit.
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| La Giralda illuminated in the background click on photo to enlarge |
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| a side view of Seville's Cathedral through a Moorish gate click on photo to enlarge |
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| a side view of Seville's Cathedral click on photo to enlarge |
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| a side view of Seville's Cathedral click on photo to enlarge |
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| one of many churches nestled among the quaint and narrow streets click on photo to enlarge |
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| La Giralda illuminated in the background click on photo to enlarge |
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| La Giralda illuminated in the background click on photo to enlarge |
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| the entrance to Seville's Cathedral click on photo to enlarge |
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