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Plaza de América (America square) is in the park, and it has some beautiful buildings wh different styles:
- Renaisance Pavilion, nowadays the Museum of Archaelogy (second and third pics).
- Mudejar Pavilion, nowadays the Museum of Popular Arts and Customs (fourth pic).
- Gothic Pavilion or Royal Pavilion, and it belongs to the Cuty Hall.
All three were built by Anabel González between 1.913 and 1.916 for the Exposition of 1.929.
Updated Jan 15, 2009
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The Maria Luisa Park is a another icon in Sevilla, and it was given to the city in 1.893 by the Infanta María Luisa Fernanda de Borbón, Duchess of Montpellier.
Pics:
- Main: General view.
- Second: Statue if Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (famous Spanish poet).
- Third: Fuente de las Ranas (Fountain of the frogs).
- Fourth: Glorieta de los Hermanos Alvarez Quintero (famous Spanish writers).
- Fifth: Glorieta de la Concha.
Updated Jan 15, 2009
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Last but no least (maybe it's less famous than the others), the Puente de los Remedios, from Glorieta de los Marineros (close to Parque de Maria Luisa) and Barrio de Los Remedios (Los Remedios district).
There are more bridges, but further away from the historic centre of Sevilla.
Updated Jan 14, 2009
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No doubt about it, this is the most popular bridge of Sevilla: Puente de Isabel II but is more famous the other name: Puente de Triana. It was the first iron bridge in the city, built in 1.852.
PS: Don't miss the other pics, especially the last one.
Updated Jan 14, 2009
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Walking down along the shore of the river, we find the Puente de la Barqueta which connects the north of the Cartuja Island and the old quarter of the city. With a height of 214 metres, it was built in 1.991 for the Expo '92.
Written Jan 14, 2009
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El Río Guadalquivir is part of the city, and the bridges are a part of it.
From north to south, the first one is Puente del Alamillo. Built in 1.991, is well known for the structure with a mast of 58º inclination. The architect is the world famous Santiago Calatrava.
Written Jan 14, 2009
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Built in 1.572, it was used to be the Mercaderes Market; they used the Cathedral terrace before. In the 18th century, King Carlos III decided to gather together all the documents related to the New World and created the Archivo de Indias (Indian Archive).
- Fax: (+34) 954 21 94 85
Updated Jan 14, 2009
Address: Avenida de la Constitución, 3; 41071 Sevilla
Phone: (+34) 954 50 05 28
Website: www.mcu.es/archivos/MC/AGI/index.html
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With a extension of 8.854 sq. metres, the Gardens of Murillo can be found between Reales Alcázares and Barrio de Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz district).
In the centre of the gardens, the monument dedicated to Cristóbal Colón (Christopher Columbus), the man who discovered America on 4 October 1.492 (second pic).
Updated Jan 13, 2009
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Others.
Pics:
- Main: Sacristía de los Cálices/Sacristy of the Chalices.
- Second: Sala Capitular/Chapter Room.
- Third: Tomb of Hernando Colón (Hernando Columbus), son of Cristóbal Colón (Christopher Columbus).
- Fourth: Sala Capitular/Chapter Room.
- Fifth: Sacristía Mayor/Main Sacristy.
Updated Jan 11, 2009
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The Cathedral of Sevilla stands on the site of the 12th century Great Mosque of which only the minaret (La Giralda) has come down to us today. It was converted into a Christian church when the city was conquered by Fernando III of Castile in 1.248.
Since its construction, the Cathedral of Seville holds the title of Magna Hispalensis, not only for being one of the greatest Gothic building to ever exist, but also for being one of the most colossal of Christendom.
It was declared a national monument in 1928 and granted World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1987.
The dimensions of this cathedral make it the third largest church in the world after Saint Peter (Vatican City) and Saint Paul (London, U.K.).
Pics (all five show the main façade):
- Main, second and third: Main entrance.
- Fourth: Puerta del Baptisterio.
- Fifth: Puerta del Naciemiento (de San Miguel).
Updated Jan 11, 2009
Address: Avenida de la Constitución, s/n; 41001 Sevilla
Phone: (+34) 954 21 49 71/56 31 50
Website: www.catedraldesevilla.es
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