Seville Photos

Don't have time for all of the photos? Take a quick photo tour of Seville. About 50 photo albums for Seville are below. There are now many more albums, updated in May 2005 with 9 new albums posted. As soon as server space permits I'll have some video clips posted. I've changed the code just a bit so photo albums will now open in a new window.

Cathedral and La Giralda
At this point these are pictures from the outside. Very soon the pictures will include views from the top of the Giralda as well as some of the inside of the Cathedral.

Inside the Cathedral
The tomb of Columbus? With the help of the FBI and some new DNA analysis we may soon know if his remains reside in the Cathedral. Included are views from the Giralda.

Alcazar
Located in the city center next to the Cathedral, the Alcazar is one of the most visited sites in Seville and should not be missed. Pictures of the inside and gardens just added.

Plaza de Toros
Thanks to Dave Barlag for providing me with some pictures from a bullfight. You can see some of the action here, as well as a few photos of the outside.

Santa Cruz
Not to be missed when you're here, Barrio Santa Cruz is the old Jewish quarter or juderia located next to the Cathedral and the Alcazar. With narrow streets and plenty of plazas it's a great place to relax for a drink or a stroll in the evening.

Plaza España
Constructed for the 1929 World's Fair under the plans of architect Anibal Gonzalez, the Plaza de España is located on the edge of the Parque Maria Luisa.

Ayuntamiento
Seville's town hall sites between Plaza Nueva and Plaza San Francisco and is often a place to meet before heading out for the night. The side on Plaza San Francisco is the best to see the architectural details.

Casa de Pilatos
Famous 16th century house in Seville, it is located near the Puerta Carmona. Pictures from the inside are on the way.

Palacio de Lebrija
This palace located on calle Cuna is perhaps the largest collection of roman mosaics in Seville, besides any public Museum. Venturing upstairs there is much more to the palace than just the mosaics.

Plaza Salvador
The backdrop is the Iglesia Salvador, currently closed for renovations. The plaza is another favorite meeting place for a beer on Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

Hospital de la Caridad
The church dates back to the 17th century and the building still serves it's purpose as a refuge for the ill and less fortunate. Works inside include two paintings from Juan de Valdés Leal as well as the intricate altarpiece work by Pedro Roldán.

Palacio de las Dueñas
Just down the street from our house is this Palace, home of the Duquesa de Alba. Someday maybe she'll invite me for a visit so I can take pictures of the inside...

Plaza del Cabildo
Across from the Cathedral and hidden through and alley you will find this plaza, where the Sunday collectable market is held. Also check out the Sunday market photos.

Puerta Jerez
Near the University of Seville, Hotel Alfonso XIII and the river, it's hard not to pass by the Puerta de Jerez when you visit Seville.

Sevilla Romano
A few of the sites with Roman history. Around the center you can get to them with little walking. I will soon add a separate Italica photo album which is the most impressive site just outside of the city.

Old City Wall in the Macarena
When considering the size and scope of the old city wall, not much remains in the modern Sevilla. The best place to get a glimpse is in the Macarena, just around the church.

Expo '92 site
So much promise in 1992, now it's half used while the other half awaits renovations or new buildings. Still, some very interesting architecture amid some of the "ruins" from 12 years ago.

Parque Maria Luisa
You can't get to the Plaza de España without going through at least part of this park. Plenty of gardens in this photo album. I will soon have more pictures of the Plaza de America and much more.

Jardines de Murillo
Behind the walls of the Alcazar you'll find these gardens. Most of my time spent there is on my way to the Betis games.

Jardines de la Buhaira
In what used to be the kings orchards, and before that an Moorish military complex, you will find the Jardines de la Buhaira. I happened to stop by during a flamenco fashion show, so there are a few pictures from the runway as well.

Rio Guadalquivir
During the summer nights it's the place to be. Along the river you can catch a glimpse of the Torre del Oro, the Giralda and the Plaza de Toros to name just a few things.

Iglesia San Luis de los Franceses
Often skipped by visitors, this is one of my favorite churches. More like a Museum as there are no longer any services held in the church, it is well worth the 20 minute walk from the center.

Iglesia San Nicolas
Close to the Puerta de la Carne you will find Iglesia San Nicolas, with some impressive wood carvings and red marble columns.

Iglesia Santa Catalina
A few blocks from my house, this church was once a mosque, as you can see from the tower and the arch just inside the doorway.

Iglesia Santa Maria de Jesus
Located on Calle Aguila just down the street from the Casa de Pilatos. I will soon have a few photos of the outside as well.

Semana Santa 2005
From this past year, a collection of photos. With my new zoom lens I was able to get more details of the pasos. Also with two years experience I was able to get closer to many as well!

Semana Santa 2005 - La Madrugá
FIghting the crowds from midnight to 8am I had less energy to take photos, plus it was dark! Still, I managed to get some good shots around the Cathedral as well as our breakfast of chocolate y churros.

Semana Santa 2004
The largest photo album of the bunch with maybe 100 photos. This is where all my server space goes. This compliments the 2003 album as the rainy days were almost the opposite of the year before.

Semana Santa 2003
One of the largest photo albums of the bunch, Seville photos wouldn't be complete without Semana Santa.

Semana Santa: The Preparation!
Semana Santa starts well before the actual date. There's a lot to do whether you participate, work for the city or are simply a spectator. Get a small glimpse into some of the work before the event that takes over the center of the city for a week.



Feria 2005 - Alumbrao
Some nighttime action from my trip during the first night, or alumbrao. We were able to sneak into a few private tents, plus make a trip down the Calle de Infierno!

Feria 2005 - daytime
A few pictures from the day time activity including horses and some sevillanas. These photos come courtesy of Sean!

Feria 2003
Again thanks to Dave Barlag, who made it to the Feria in 2003, you can get a glimpse of some of the daytime action.

Corpus Cristi
In late June the balconies are decorated and altars erected throughout the center of the city. Plaza San Francisco, next to the Ayuntamiento is decorated and everyone celebrates Corpus.

Cruz de Mayo
Practicing for a future role in Semana Santa, the younger generation decorates floats or pasos and marches around the street in what I like to call Semana Santa Junior.

El Rocio leaving from Seville
Ok, I confess I didn't go - those crowds trying to touch the Virgen are just a little too crazy for me. But I captured a few images of the pilgrimage as it made it's way through Sevilla towards the final destination.

El Rocio from Umbrete
From family in Umbrete who used their own camera. You can tell the photos are not as high resolution, but there is something about them which makes it look they came from the 1950's. Or maybe that's the way some people were dressed!

Festival de las Naciones
Running through the month of October the Festival de las Naciones in the Prado de San Sebastian gives you a chance to sample food , shop and watch dance, music and other performances from around the world.

Food Market
Whether shopping for fruit, seafood, meat and vegetables Seville's food markets, or mercados, have just about everything you need for a good dinner. Open everyday until 2pm except Sundays in various locations

Alfalfa Animal Market
This market has more dogs, cats, parrots and parakeets than anything else. You'll also find fish (the kind you take home in a bowl, not the kind you eat), lizards, rabbits, gerbils, chinchillas and a few other strange animals. You can also pick up bird cages and lots of other pet care supplies. Sundays until 2pm.

Plaza del Cabildo Collectionables Market
Here you will find mainly stamps and coins, but other items such as pins, semi-precious stones, antique watches, military medals and even phone cards (yes, they collect those, too!). You can also enjoy the surroundings in the Plaza, which is a site to see even when the market isn't there. Sundays until 2pm.

Antiques Market - El Jueves
El Jueves on Calle Feria is the oldest market in Sevilla, dating back centuries. You'll find everything from furniture to antiques, old electronics, paintings, posters and a LOT of other stuff. Thursdays until 2:30pm.

Paintings and Art Market
Down the street from El Corte Inglés in the center and next to the Museum of Bellas Artes you can find paintings and sketches as well as a few other pieces from local artists. They range in styles and scenes, from your typical Sevillano patio realistically brought to life to an abstract of who knows what. Sundays until 2pm.

Ceramics in Triana
Head to Triana, just across the bridge, take a right after the market and you'll find a lot of ceramics stores to choose from. While out with some family looking for gifts I snapped a few photos inside the stores.

Patio Andaluz
The typical Andalusian patio can be found almost everywhere in Seville. On the weekend's you often get a chance to peer through the gates of the older houses and get a good view. This photo album will continue to grow as I see more of them on my weekend walks.

Sidewalks
Remember, this is a section of "different" photo albums. Some of the many "faces" of the sidewalks you'll cover while here, many have been plucked from Plaza Salvador, and a few from Cádiz, Córdoba and Carmona.

Ironworks
I don't know what else to call it - you'll see doors, windows and other bits around which look like they took a long time to make. Rather than a plain jail-cell looking set of bars these make a statement.

Graffiti and Other Strange Things
This is a start and the album will continue to grow. Some graffiti plus other strange things I had to take photos of while in Seville or traveling around Andalucia.

Sevilla Antigua
Take a look at Sevilla in the late 19th and early 20th centuries - a lot is still standing but some buildings and sites have changed.

Cruzcampo
Dedicated to the world's best beer. I know many with other tastes may laugh, but I am 100% serious!

El Corte Ingles Supermarket
I didn't intend to make a photo album of this but was there with a camera one day, so what the hell. You can see the inside of Plaza del Duque location.

Seville
My first photo album on the site, with a general mix of tourist plus every day scenes including my neighborhood.

Seville II
My second photo album on the site with more scenes from my neighborhood, Santa Catalina, including a walk down my street.

Betis
One of the two first division teams in Seville, Real Betis Balompie is the team to see here (I'm a betico, so I am biased). Wearing the green and white colors of Andalucia, the team is currently just outside of an invitation to Champions next year.

Betis to La Copa del Rey Finals!
After 120 minutes of a lot of action and no score, Betis won over Athletic Bilbao in Bilbao thanks to Doblas stopping two penaltys. This album is the aftermath in Plaza Nueva, when beticos from all over the city converged in the center for a celebration!

Betis 1 - Sevilla 0!
A few images from the May 2005 matchup where Betis beat up on cross town rival Sevilla. This was part of the nightmare week for sevillistas, as they lost to Betis and then watched us advance to the finals of the Copa del Rey.

Celtic-Oporto (UEFA Championship)
The UEFA championship game was played in Seville this year between Celtic and Oporto. While Oporto won the game, the Celtic fans were everyone's favorite here.