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  • Tim Lynette Wilkins
Feb – Mar 2023

Jerez 2023

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  • Tim Lynette WilkinsJerez 2023Traveler
    Case de Pilatos main courtyard
    Mudejar Windows and crazy tilingSmall gardenLarge gardenMudejar ceilingUnderground Roman archaeological siteMosaicCentre of large mosaic floorThe mushrooms!View of La Giralda and cathedral from the walkway

    Sightseeing in Seville

    March 2, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    We have been to Seville a couple of times before but not for 10 years. In past visits we saw the main sights - cathedral, la giralda, alcazar, tobacco factory (setting for Carmen) so don't feel the need to go again. Today we explored mostly places we had not been before.

    First was the Casa de Pilatos, built early 1500s by a marquis, mixing styles from genuine Greek and Roman sculptures, mudejar/Arabic, Renaissance and mad Spanish tiles. It was huge and interesting but strange.

    Next we returned to the archaeological sites under the Plaza de Encarnation which was discovered in 2005 when they planned to build an underground car park. Instead they thankfully preserved it underneath the mercado. Its Roman from 1st to 6th century AD with some lovely mosaics. They are still working on it.

    The plaza also houses the world's largest wooden structure known locally as the Setas- mushrooms - you can see why. This time we went up the walkway around the top from where you get great views all over Seville.    Read more

  • Tim Lynette WilkinsJerez 2023Traveler
    Roman wall with Arab additions
    Arabic Cordoba gateLunch on our terrace in hot sunshine

    Cold/hot day in Seville

    March 4, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C

    When we set off sightseeing this morning it was bitter cold - reported 0c overnight. We wandered up through the northern part of Seville, la Macarena, a poorer area, to see the remains of the Roman walls and Arab gate. On the way we passed the hotel we stayed in the first time we came to Seville in 1999. It looked the same from the outside but completely redeveloped round the courtyard - lots of marble and glass. By the time we had done that the sun was out so we indulged in the Spanish habit of sitting in the sun drinking coffee/chocolate to warm up.

    By the time we returned to our apartment for lunch on the terrace, the sun was quite hot and so for this first time this trip we needed to use sun cream!

    Generally the food here is more touristy than Jerez but still ok. Last night we went to a restaurant where the cooking was really good and we had a lovely meal.    Read more

  • Tim Lynette WilkinsJerez 2023Traveler
    Roman columns
    We passed La Giralda on the wayAnd a copy of the Nao Victoria - Magellan's shipView from our lunch cafeChapel of Hospital de Caridad with original MurillosMuseo - 15C Spanish paintingsCrucifixion by ZurbaranS. Catalina of Alexandria by Murillo

    Last two days in Seville

    March 5, 2023 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

    Yesterday morning was not so cold as the day before but mostly cloudy. We went first to see some Roman columns in situ from a temple but it turned into quite a hunt as they were not where marked on the map. In the end they were probably not worth the bother except to see that the current street level in Seville is 14 feet higher than in Roman times.

    Next we went to the Hospital de Caridad to see some paintings but it was closed for a wedding until 2pm. Not the best start to the day. So we went across the river to Triana market which was good and we bought some ceps - oyster mushrooms - to saute for supper. We had lunch by the river which was still pleasant without the sun.

    We returned to the Caridad and enjoyed seeing some Murillo paintings in the chapel for which they were created.

    This morning we diligently went round all 14 rooms of the Museo de Belles Artes looking at Spanish paintings from the 15 century to current day. I don't want to see any more paintings of saints or fat cherubs for a very long time.

    Just as we sat down to have lunch at a pavement cafe our luck ran out and it started to rain heavily. They had no tables free indoors so we left and took refuge in a restaurant we went to a few nights ago. We didn't regret it. It is the best cooking we have found in Seville and we had another good meal.

    Now it's packing time as we leave for the airport at 9.00 tomorrow.    Read more

    Trip end
    March 6, 2023
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