“Abanico, the Fan, is a word that has its origin in the Portuguese word Abano. This in turn, derives from “Avannus” which was an instrument used by the Romans to stoke the fire in the kitchens among other utilities. (more…)
Archive | History
The Plague in Seville
The bubonic plague in Seville, called the Black Death because of the dark spots that announced its presence, appeared in 1649. Although there had already been, as in the rest of Europe, outbreaks in previous years and centuries, now it was going to manifest itself for the last time and in an overwhelming way. Shortly […]
The Virgen de los Reyes Square
The Square of the Virgen de los Reyes (Our Lady of the Kings) in Seville is one of the most unique spaces in the city. The Virgen de los Reyes (Our Lady of the Kings) This image of the Virgen de los Reyes is the General or Principal Patroness of Seville (proclaimed as such by […]
THE ORIGIN OF THE BELEN
What better time to remember the origin of the “Belen”( Nativity) and its importance during the celebration of these holidays. We begin this post with a little history about “the birth of the Manger”. But before we start talking about the origin of the Nativity may be it is interesting to mention the meaning and […]
The Walls of Seville
Walls of Seville (Macarena Section) Probably already in Roman times Seville had a walled enclosure, which surely Julius Caesar would have extended the walls of Seville, known as Hispalis back then, during his stay in 47 BC. (more…)
The Macarena neighborhood
The Macarena neighbourhood, in the northern part of the city, is one of the best known and most popular in the historic centre. It is a mixture of the most ancient traditions and the most modern trends. (more…)
THE BRIDGES OF SEVILLE
The bridges of Seville have been since ancient times the union between the two banks separated by the Guadalquivir River. (more…)
The Plaza del Triunfo in Seville
The Plaza del Triunfo in Seville is one of the most beautiful and unique places in the city . Many of our routes start or end here. (more…)
THE GOLDEN TOWER
The Golden Tower, along with La Giralda Tower, are without a doubt the two most important monuments in the city of Seville from the Muslim era. (more…)
The Giralda Tower in Seville and its replicas.
Without a doubt the Giralda Tower in Seville is one of the symbols of the city and has inspired different architects who have copied its model. The Country Club Plaza and the Giralda Tower in Seville One of the most curious replicas is the one found in the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City (Missouri). […]
