Stroll around the city!
by Christianne
Stroll around the city.Speak with the local people. You will soon realize that they are very helpful and hospitable.
I remember the first time I was there, one friend of mine and I, we wanted to go to El Corte Ingles. I asked one old man in the street, he was the only man in the street during the siesta time (fortunately I speak Spanish) how to go there. He explained to me, I expressed my thanks and we started to go to the bus stop.Some metres later, we stopped to discuss. The old man saw us, he thought that probably didn't understand the was to go to El Corte Ingles, he came back to explain to me from the beginning.We really appreciated it!
Don't forget to buy an "abanico" and "castanuelas".
For more information:
Oficinas De Turismos del Ayuntamiento de Sevilla
1. Centro de Informacion de Sevilla
C/ Arjona, 28 (Naves del Barranco)
41001 SEVILLA
Tel: 95 450 56 00
2. Oficina de Turismo
Paseo de las Delicias,9 (Costurero de la Reina)
41012 SEVILLA
Tel: 95 423 44 65
NO8DO
by tompt
NO8DO, something you will see allover Seville. It is the official emblem of the city. The 8 in the middle is a strend of wool (madeja), so it reads: No me ha dejado. This means: She did not abandon me. Alfonso the Wise spoke this words when the city stayed on his side during a conflict with his son Sancho.
Fiesta
by Minstrelette
I happened upon a vibrant little fiesta while in Sevilla. Good food, good music, fun people... One thing that amazed me was that there were young children out at 1:00 in the morning, looking awake and extremely well behaved. Maybe the afternoon siesta helps them stay up until the wee hours without becoming cranky. Another interesting thing I saw that I've never seen before was a carousel with real horses. Animal lovers will probably hate that they do this, but I thought it was neat.
Ahora and Ahora Mismo
by betis1
What does it mean when a bartender or store clerk says he will help you - "ahora, le atiende" - and then walks off? Ahora means now, doesn't it? Sort of. Many times ahora means in just a minute, or your next when I finish what I'm doing. "Ahora mismo", however, means "right now", although sometimes you may have to wait a minute when they say that, too.
Hotel Alfonso XIII
by nicoleken
The Hotel Alfonso XIII was commissioned by the king of Spain in 1928 to be Europe’s most luxurious hotel. It embodies the tradition, hospitality, aesthetic genius, and harmony of life that characterizes Seville. The Alfonso XIII has served royal families, heads of state and innumerable personalities from all over the world.
LOCATION
The hotel is located in the historical city center, near the banks of the Guadalquivir river and only minutes away from the Cathedral, The Plaza de España, the Toro del Oro and the Reales Alcazares. The Santa Justa train station is at 3 km. Jérez de La Frontera at 90 km, Córdoba at 130 km and Granada at 250 km.
ACCOMODATION
Its 146 rooms, including 19 suites are tastefully decorate in Moorish, Castillian and Classic Baroque style. The hotel features non-smoking rooms and 8 "Smart" rooms, equipped with modem and fax connections.
This building, now a Hotel of the best class is very impressing !
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Seville - Spain
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Paseo de Catalina Ribera beside Murilla park
