Cathedral and the Royal Alcazar guided tour. Carmon was very good guide through both these monuments.
The cathedral is the world's largest Gothic one and the third largest church. It is a converted mosque and as a result is square. Lots of history and treasures. Includes a tomb for the finger of Christopher Columbus. The bell tower ex minaret doesn't have steps it has a ramp wrapping around the side of the four walls. They mention this allowed donkeys to carry whoever up through the 36 levels.
The Royal Alcazar is just as impressive. Lots of wonderful moorish ceramics and architecture. The gardens are fantastic a little short of water at present. Highly organised, sections for roses, large trees, numerous fountains, a maze, islamic irrigation channels, specific high points and areas for viewing.
Went out late to shop for lunch materials for the bus trip to Portamao tomorrow and got to see some of the Spanish National Day celebrations outside the Archive building. Our hostel/apartment looks over the Archivo de India to the cathedral.
SpanienCatedral de Sevilla37°23’9” N 5°59’35” W
SpanienCatedral de Sevilla37°23’9” N 5°59’35” W