.. Jalbum 8.5 slides/IMG_1439.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:26 +0200 The entrance view of the Palacio de Las Dueñas. It was finished in the 16th century, and has many of the makings of a typical Andalusian house - patio with fountains, gardens, extensive tile work and of course orange trees. The entrance view of the Palacio de Las Dueñas. It was finished in the 16th century, and has many of the makings of a typical Andalusian house - patio with fountains, gardens, extensive tile work and of course orange trees. slides/IMG_1439.JPG slides/IMG_1443.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:26 +0200 A closer view, with the courtyard barely visible in at the end of the path. A closer view, with the courtyard barely visible in at the end of the path. slides/IMG_1443.JPG slides/IMG_1444.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:26 +0200 Another view of the right side from behind the gate. Another view of the right side from behind the gate. slides/IMG_1444.JPG slides/IMG_1445.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:26 +0200 Light blue and red flowers cover part of the wall near the entrance, along with a few cars. The Palacio is the residence of the Duquesa de Alba, who is known to value her privacy and shun the local tabloids. Light blue and red flowers cover part of the wall near the entrance, along with a few cars. The Palacio is the residence of the Duquesa de Alba, who is known to value her privacy and shun the local tabloids. slides/IMG_1445.JPG slides/IMG_1446.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:26 +0200 A close up of the gardens at the front. A close up of the gardens at the front. slides/IMG_1446.JPG slides/IMG_1448.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:26 +0200 The entrance way stands out when walking by what seems your normal street in Seville. The entrance way stands out when walking by what seems your normal street in Seville. slides/IMG_1448.JPG slides/IMG_1450.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:26 +0200 The famous Spanish poet Antonio Machado was born in the Palacio de las Dueñas on July 16th, 1875. The famous Spanish poet Antonio Machado was born in the Palacio de las Dueñas on July 16th, 1875. slides/IMG_1450.JPG slides/IMG_1451.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:26 +0200 The plaza in front is non-descript, and appears to be more of a parking lot. This is located a few blocks from where I live (Bustos Tavera). The the left is the entrance to the Palacio. The plaza in front is non-descript, and appears to be more of a parking lot. This is located a few blocks from where I live (Bustos Tavera). The the left is the entrance to the Palacio. slides/IMG_1451.JPG