“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…)
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SECULARIZED TEMPLES
What are secularized temples? To understand its meaning we begin this first post with a definition of secularization. (more…)
The bicycle in Seville
The bycicle in Seville The bicycle in Seville has become very important in the past few years, thanks to the public consciousness since the beginning of the century. (more…)
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 […]
Flamenco in Seville
Flamenco in Seville The origins of the Flamenco in Seville goes back to the XV Century. The andalusian People have express themselves through music from the very beginning. Well known in Rome where the Puellae Gaditanae dancing for the Roman Emperor using metal castagnets and a skirt with ruffles. Does it not sounds familiar? Also […]
” THE SEISES” A TRADITION OF THE SEVILLE CATHEDRAL
The ” Seises ” a tradition of the Seville Cathedral. (more…)
MURILLO IN THE GENERAL ARCHIVE OF THE INDIES
THE GENERAL ARCHIVE OF THE INDIES CELEBRATES THE YEAR OF MURILLO Until January 13, 2019 and to celebrate the occasion of the Year of Murillo, it will be possible to admire in the General Archive of the Indies three Murillo paintings from the San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Madrid. The works exhibited […]
LEISURE TIME IN SEVILLE. ROBERT CAPA EXHIBITION IN CAIXAFORUM
If you are coming to Seville and don´t know what to do during your leiseur time in our city, we propose you to visit the “Robert Capa in color” exhibition that takes place in the Caixaforum Cultar Center from the 7th. of February until the 13th of May. (more…)
MURILLO AND SEVILLE
The City of Seville celebrates this year 2018 the 4th. Centenary of the Birth of the Great Baroque Painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. (more…)
CHRISTMAS WITH CHILDREN
Chritsmas with children. We give you all information for this Holydays. (more…)
