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Flamenco in Sevilla

April 3, 2012 By Helen Page

As the Birthplace of Flamenco, Seville Offers Some of the Best Flamenco Shows: Seville, Jerez and Cadiz are the three points of the triangle that frame the area considered to be the birthplace of flamenco. On our recent visit to Seville, we had the opportunity to experience this Andalusian … [Read more...]

Plaza de España – A Legacy of the 1929 Exposition

March 29, 2012 By Helen Page

Plaza de España - The Seville Plaza May be Ostentatious But It's Also Stylish: Seville's Plaza de España is a semi-circle of buildings built in theatrical style on the edge of Parque de María Luisa. The complex looks grand and antique, but it was only built some 84 years ago as a centrepiece of … [Read more...]

Seville Alcázar – An Impressive Mudéjar Royal Palace

March 29, 2012 By Helen Page

Real Alcázar - The Seville Alcázar is an Impressive Mudéjar Palace: One of the most impressive sights in Seville, and certainly one of the more visited royal residences, is the famous Reales Alcázares de Sevilla (Royal Alcázars of Seville). The Seville Alcázar is a series of palaces, patios, … [Read more...]

Tapas in Seville

March 26, 2012 By Helen Page

Tapas Originated in Andalucia and There's Plenty of Great Tapas Bars in Seville: We learned about the art of "tapeo" when we landed in Madrid so by the time we got to Seville, we were already quite well versed in the gastronomic art of tapas tasting - moving from bar to bar trying small … [Read more...]

Klementinum – The Historical Czech National Library

March 24, 2012 By Helen Page

Klementinum in Prague is the Czech National Library: Located near the Charles Bridge and Staroměstské Square is the Klementinum, the second largest complex of buildings in Prague after Prague Castle. The Klementinum was built on an area of two hectares and many great astronomers, scientists, … [Read more...]

Miltenberg – Famous for its Timber-framed Houses

March 21, 2012 By Helen Page

Miltenberg - A Medieval Town on the Main River: Miltenberg is a popular stop on a Main River cruise and, like many others before us, our river boat calls at this historical town that is famous for its timber-frame houses. As we stroll through the Old Town on our way to Miltenberg's … [Read more...]

Unkel – A Cultural Town on the Rhine

March 21, 2012 By Helen Page

Unkel Was Home to Many Famous Germans Including Willy Brandt: As our river boat cruises towards Remagen and the much anticipated Remagen Bridge, we glide past yet another picturesque town, a sight that we've become so used to seeing along the middle Rhine. The beautiful church along the … [Read more...]

Hacienda los Miradores – An Off-the-Beaten Track Dinner Venue

March 14, 2012 By Helen Page

Hacienda de los Miradores - An Authentic Historic Seville Hacienda: For our evening in Seville, we joined in a dinner excursion to the Hacienda de los Miradores, an off-the-beaten-track dinner venue about 23 km from Seville. Hacienda de los Miradores ("Viewpoints" hacienda) is a typical … [Read more...]

Shopping in Seville

March 14, 2012 By Helen Page

Where to Shop in Seville - Seville Shops: Seville may not have the concentration of shopping centres and shopping districts that Barcelona and Madrid have, but for those who have a need to shop, the fun of shopping in Seville can be found in the city's network of streets, alleyways and … [Read more...]

The Cathedral of Seville – A Symbol of Power and Wealth

March 13, 2012 By Helen Page

Cathedral of Seville - Designed to Show the City's Power and Wealth: The Cathedral of Seville was built over an area where a former Almohad mosque once stood. The Moorish entrance court (Patio de los Naranjos) and the original minaret of the mosque (now called La Giralda), are two features of … [Read more...]