Fun things to do in Sevilla

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La Giralda is probably the most important and famous icon of Sevilla. This tower is one of the few remains of the ancient Almohad mosque. It is considered to be the sister of the Kotobyya in Marrakech. With a height of 82 metres, it gives you great views of Sevilla.

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The other façades.

Pics:
- Main: Entrance for tourists (calle Fray Ceferino González).
- Second and third: From Plaza del Triunfo.
- Fourth: From Plaza Virgen de los Reyes.
- Fifth: Puerta del Perdón (calle Alemanes).

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The Ambassadors' Hall is beautifully decorated with plasterwork and tiles. The top floor is accessed by a 16th century coffer-covered staircase decorated with paintings by Roelas and Madrazo. Worthy of special mention is the furniture and the tapestries that decorate the different rooms.

Pics:
- Main and second: Ambassadors' Hall.
- Third: Arco de Pavones.
- Fourth: Sala de Tapices (Tapestry Room).
- Fifth: Sala de las Bóvedas o de las Fiestas.

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The building, inside, is ordered around two courtyards: Las Doncellas (Maids) courtyard for public affairs, while (first two pics)...

...while Las Muñecas (Dolls) courtyard was used for private family purposes (other three pics).

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Pedro I el Cruel (Peter I the Cruel) rebuilt the old Almohad fortress and made it into his royal residence. After some years it became extremely deteriorated and had to be refurbished during the reign of Isabel II.

Pics:
- Main: Puerta del león (Lion gate).
- Second: Patio del León (Lion Courtyard).
- Fifth: Patio de la Montería (Hunting Courtyard).

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This is probably the most typical district in Sevilla. It was the Jewish district in the Middle Ages and taken over by the Christians who changed all the synagogues into churches.

Walking through its streets and squares is simply wonderful.

Main pic: La Giralda taken from Plaza Virgen de los Reyes/calle Mateos Gago.

Edificio Ciudad de Londres is one of Seville's most elegant Neomudéjar buildings. It was built in 1912 during a time when the revival of the typical Moorish-style was in vogue. The building combines Moorish architecture with Gothic balconies, possibly influenced by Casa de Pilatos.

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Built in 1379 AD on the site of a mosque, la Iglesia de San Pedro is an interesting mix of Islamic (Mudéjar), Gothic and Baroque styles. The lower Mudéjar part of the bell tower, with its multi-lobed arched windows, is probably all that remains from the older mosque, but the rest of the body was added in the 14th century. Much like la Giralda, the bell tower was crowned with a Baroque top in the 16th century. The grand Baroque portal was also added in the 17th century. In 1599, the famous Spanish artist, Diego Velázquez was baptised here.