Cathedral of Seville
Friday, 29 October 2010 12:22
Andre de Luca

The Cathedral of Seville, is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and the third temple in size after the Basilica of St. Peter's in Rome, and St. Paul's in London. In 1987 has been declared by UNESCO World Heritage Site and in 2007 one of the 12 Spanish´s Treasure.
The Metropolitan Council has been the custodian for seven centuries of its rich history. This maintains the daily liturgy and the celebration of the great festivals of Corpus Christi and the Immaculate, constantly attends devotion to the Virgen de los Reyes, and makes extensive pastoral sacramental, as the first church of the Diocese of Seville.
The Samay Hostel Sevilla, its only 10 minutes walk to the Cathedral.
Last Updated ( Friday, 09 September 2011 11:07 )
|
Jewish Quarter (La Juderia)
Friday, 29 October 2010 13:09
Andre de Luca

The Jewish quarter of Seville was a neighborhood in the city of Seville where Jews lived since the conquest of the city by Ferdinand III until the their expulsionafter the "Edict of Granada" made by the Catholic Kings. Currently still known as juedería to that area of town that is built into the current Santa Cruz district.
When the city of Seville was reconquered by the Christian King Fernando III, the Jews began to settle in abundance in the city. King Alfonso IX gave them the three mosques to be reconverted as synagogues, now they are the present church of Santa Maria la Blanca, Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé.In 1492 was decreed the expulsion of Jews from Spain or their conversion to Christianity.
Today is still possible to see how the neighbourhood and it´s structure just walking by this incredible well preserved treasury of the Seville’s history..
Just around the corner is the Samay Hostel Sevilla.
Last Updated ( Friday, 09 September 2011 11:08 )
La Real Maetranza (Bullring/Museum)
Friday, 29 October 2010 12:39
Andre de Luca
One of the most famous venues in whole Spain to take in a bullfight The Plaza de Toros Real Maestranza in Seville was constructed over several decades during the 18th centur. The season typically begins with the Feria de Abril, during which there is a “corrida” every day, and runs through September. When buying tickets take your choice of sol (cheaper), sombra (expensive) and sol y sombra (middle range) seats. The Plaza also works as a museum, which includes statues of famous bullfighters, posters and other memorabilia as well as a gift shop.
If you come to Seville, you can sleep in Samay Hostel Sevilla, is just 15 minutes walking.
Last Updated ( Friday, 09 September 2011 11:08 )
Fine Arts Museum (Museo de Bellas Artes)
Friday, 29 October 2010 13:07
Andre de Luca

Located on the square of the same name, occupying what was once the old Convent of the Merced Calzada, founded by St. Peter Nolasco on a land donated by Fernando III after conquering Sevilla, the Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla was founded as a "museum of paintings" by a Royal Decree of September 16, 1835, with works from convents and monasteries disentailed by the Mendizabal´s liberal government . Since then the Museum of Fine Arts in Seville has become the most important museums in Spain, after the Prado Museum. The building had suffered multiples transformations in the seventeenth century, by determination of Fray Alonso de Monroy, general of the Order since 1602. The architect and sculptor Juan de Oviedo de la Bandera started the construction in 1603 traces, which began with the demolition of the old Moorish building. In 1612 the temple was completed and almost half a century later the rest of the factory, thereby constituting one of the most beautiful examples of Andalusian mannerism. The current collection of paintings from the Museum of Fine Arts in Seville is divided into two main sections, the Seville Baroque and a section dedicated to romentic and typical images. Apart from works belonging to famous schools of Seville, Valencia and Catalonia in the 15th century, there is also some good examples of Flemish painting. One of it´s masterpieces that deserve a special mention is theportrait of "Jorge Manuel", painted by his father El Greco.
The Samay Hostel Sevilla is just 20 minutes away from the Fine Arts Museum.
Last Updated ( Friday, 09 September 2011 11:09 )
Torre del Oro (Golden Tower)
Friday, 29 October 2010 12:35
Andre de Luca

Located on the Guadalquivir River and dating back to the 13th century (Almohade period), the top of the Torre del Oro was once covered in gold tiles which reflected in the sunlight, making the tower a visible fixture in Seville. If you come to Seville, you can sleep in Samay Hostel in Sevilla, its only 15 minutes walk to Torre del Oro.
Used as main point of defense and control of the river during the arabic occupation. The tower was connected to the city walls, and a large linked chain ran from the building to the other side of the river to control maritime traffic into Sevilla. Nowadays the Torre del Oro houses the local maritime museum.
The Golden Tower is just 15 minutes walking from the Samay Hostel Sevilla.
Last Updated ( Friday, 09 September 2011 11:10 )
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page 1 of 2 |