The Alameda of Hercules The Alameda of Hercules is quite a long square planted with trees in the north of the historic center of the city. It is considered the second oldest public garden in Spain, after the disappeared Paseo del Prado in Madrid. It was first inaugurated in 1574. (more…)
“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…)
The Santa Cruz Section is one of the most touristic neighborhoods of Seville. (more…)
What are secularized temples? To understand its meaning we begin this first post with a definition of secularization. (more…)
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 Main Chapel of the Cathedral of Seville is famous for its Royal Weddings. Even today the tradition is maintained that only members of the Royal House or the Greats of Spain can get married in this Main Chapel of the Cathedral of Seville and always with the previous authorization of the Archbishop of Seville. […]
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 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…)
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 […]
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…)
