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The Adventure continues … Seville, Spain

History feels alive in every cobblestone and courtyard. We entered the walled city and into the narrow courtyards and alleys. One is the ‘kissing ally’. It’s claimed residents can lean out and reach the other.

The Alcázar of Seville, originally a Moorish fort has transformed by successive Christian and Muslim rulers to extraordinary arches and towers. This spectacular cathedral is truly astonishing. The tower was originally Roman. When the Muslims arrived the tower was converted to a Mosque. Look at the facade. When Christians returned to power the tower was again built upon and the bell tower added.

The king and queen of Spain in 1492 funded the voyage of Christopher Columbus to find a new way to the Orient and to seek riches. The Seville Cathedral is the final resting place of Christopher Columbus.

Seville hosted a Worlds Exposition in 1929. They built a very large exposition center to showcase the 12 Spanish regions. Everything is on a grand scale.