Today we woke up to a thunderstorm. It was pouring in Seville! Luckily enough, it all cleared out when we had to go out for our tour in the city.
An outside, specialized guide came especially for our group, and told us a lot about the history of Spain and Seville specifically. Such a rich city, with so many places to see and history to learn. We started with Plaza de España, and the building that Spain built for the World Fair in 1920. The building was amazing, the architecture remarkable and the decorations just grand! With ceramics all over and a clear Arab influence.
After that we walked the neighborhood of the Santa Cruz (Holy Cross) watching narrow allies with the most beautiful balconies. We visited the house where the painter Murillo was born, and saw the Carmelite Convent founded by the great Santa Teresa de Ávila (Saint Therese of Avila).
After that we continue walking up to the most gorgeous Alcázar Palace, and witnessed the impressive way the Kings of the time used to live. We learned the current King and Queen have actually a room in the palace and it is where they stay at when they are visiting in Seville. Decorations in the interior and exterior are just breath-taking. We even saw and heard a very regal Peacock.
Next walk was to the magnificent Cathedral, which we learned is the third biggest in the world.
After that we had a quick lunch and did some shopping walking the streets of Seville.
The evening had a surprisingly fun experience. We got to attend a mini lesson of the Flamenco dance, had dinner and there watched an outstanding performance on the "Tableao" which is what they called the stage where they danced, played guitar and sang. What a beautiful art the Flamenco is!
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