Monumental Seville in a day

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[{"address":"Pl. España, 1","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.37673279849731,"longitude":-5.987643945514685},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FIMG_20221206_170559.jpg?alt=media&token=be37233f-32e8-41e8-931c-e139a228ae45"},{"type":"text","content":"# BIO\n"},{"type":"text","content":" Hi, I’m Pedro! I love travelling and meeting new friends around the world. Let’s explore Seville, Spain, and the world together! I love talking to people wherever I go. And I’m the type of guy who tourists stop in the street asking for anything. I must fit the tourist guide type. \n I've been a travel guide, a flight attendant and a teacher. More recently I ´ve been showing this beautiful town to companies and groups. Am also a \" foodie \" and Sevilla has many delicatessen to offer...\n \n"},{"type":"text","content":" Follow my route of places to EAT … Historic sites to PRAY (Well not necessarily pray …you can also admire the baroque sculptures and the surrounding art) and other places and corners to enjoy and fall in LOVE with this city. Like I said…a tour to EAT, PRAY, LOVE…SEVILLA\nBe ready to walk, remember is the old part of an old town. Don t expect well-paved floors. Be hungry… there is a lot to eat. This guide recommends the best for locals’ tastes. We plan to avoid the typical tourist trap. And it might be expensive. Short budgeted? try some pizza in a fast food corner…they are plenty.\n Ok…you ready? \n"},{"type":"text","content":" One tip. The recommendations given in this guide are supposed to be taken as inside advices. Going to places and asking for special treatment or prices is not my intention. You will be treated as a \" local \" The places suggested here are top of their class....Act accordingly. "}]},{"address":"Pl. España, 1","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.37679892821206,"longitude":-5.98771054877663},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"# Plaza de España"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FPicture1.jpg?alt=media&token=786ee42b-22bf-4f04-b357-ec651a01f73e"},{"type":"text","content":" The Plaza de España is an architectural complex located in María Luisa Park in the city of Seville (Spain). It was designed by the architect Aníbal González. It was built between 1914 and 1929 as one of the main buildings of the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929. It is the largest building of all those that were erected in the city during the twentieth centur \n\nThe square has large dimensions (170 meters in diameter) and a semi-elliptical shape, which symbolizes the embrace of Spain to its former American territories, and looks towards the Guadalquivir River, as a route to follow towards America.\n"},{"type":"text","content":"Besides, its magnificent looks, close your eyes and get in the skin of Peter O Toole as Lawrence of Arabia"},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FArabia1.mp4?alt=media&token=292a6f7c-c118-4ccd-beb4-89e6f5b2dceb"},{"type":"text","content":" Or feel like Padme Amidala and Anakin Skywalker? "},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FNaboo%201.mp4?alt=media&token=ec3c677f-a339-4181-81bf-ff116d9ec26b"},{"type":"text","content":" After visiting this amazing building, you might feel like a little cruise in the channel. They rent small boats so you can row along and serenade your companion. Thousands of marriages-to-be had started like that...of course, they were those times when Tik Tok and Tinder didn’t exist…. but it’s not wonderful… a little romanticism?"},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FEspa%C3%B1a.mp4?alt=media&token=5808b3c3-24e2-4fd6-8bcb-749bdbc42922"}]},{"address":"University of Seville","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.38114518015599,"longitude":-5.9906942500000016},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"### University of Seville"},{"type":"text","content":"Right after leaving the park, you might cross that big avenue and see the famous building, the old tobacco factory of Seville.\n\nSince 1949 the factory halls of the old tobacco factory have been part of the University of Seville. The inside of the building has been adapted to its new function as a university, but even so, you can still enjoy its authentic atmosphere. \n\n### Guided Individuals Visits\n#### Place: Rectorado (c/ San Fernando, nº 4)\n#### Schedule Tuesday & Thursday 2022, at 11:00 and 19:30 h.\n##### More information: e-mail: visitasguiadas1@us.es | Ph# : 954 551048 \n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2Frectorado-us.jpg?alt=media&token=69787258-fa99-49e7-854a-7371630cfb73"},{"type":"text","content":"This enormous neoclassical building was built between 1728 and 1771 by order of the royal family and offered room for more than 10,000 (predominantly female) employees. The most famous employee was Carmen, known from the opera of the same name by the French composer Georges Bizet. She was known for the fact that she could roll cigars between her thighs."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FCarmen.png?alt=media&token=c8506d3d-0d7a-4031-a0a7-c71362bf8f0d"},{"type":"text","content":"The tobacco factory complex contained its prison, nursery, and courthouse. In addition, it had as many as 116 mills for tobacco products and stables for 400 mules that propelled the grinding system."},{"type":"text","content":"Just turning to your left is the known street, San Fernando. On your left side, you can admire Hotel Alfonso XIII."}]},{"address":"Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.381702462133376,"longitude":-5.992609150000008},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"### Hotel Alfonso XIII"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FPicture4.jpg?alt=media&token=fbedf0fb-a5ff-40b5-9921-ed41b51b472f"},{"type":"text","content":"Commissioned by the King of Spain to play host to international dignitaries during the 1929 Exhibition, Hotel Alfonso XIII, remains an iconic cultural landmark, centrally located in the historic quarter of Santa Cruz, next to Reales Alcázares and Seville Cathedral. The hotel’s distinguished architecture and Moorish detailing have been enriched, showcasing native Andalusian design and heritage to a new generation of travelers. \n\nThe hotel's elegant décor, from the lobby to the inner courtyard, continues to reflect the Sevillian style. This ambiance also pervades our outdoor swimming pool and gardens, which entice guests to relax and refresh under the warm Andalusian sun"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FPicture5.jpg?alt=media&token=b946a9c1-2acb-4bd4-b6b7-50d927fb3e8d"},{"type":"text","content":" It’s a fully operational hotel. However, you can visit the interiors and even enjoy a cup of coffee in the restaurant or the bar inside. It's a 5 stars luxury hotel....be cool and classy."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FPicture6.jpg?alt=media&token=fab5f25f-b5d3-40ea-a452-50d8dcc71bc7"},{"type":"text","content":" Right, when you leave the Hotel premises you see a fountain and to your right a big walking avenue A.K.A, Avenida de la Constitucion. Keep walking but try to avoid the train path …it’s very quiet you might not even hear the train coming. \n\n Try also to avoid the gypsy beggar’s ladies. They are not even Spaniards…. mostly from a foreign country. They will try to “give” you a bunch of “rosemary “ as a lucky charm. It’s not even rosemary… is a regular plant that grows in the garden of the next building you see. Avoid them…do not argue.\n\n Just keep walking to our next stop on your right hand you will see ...\n"}]},{"address":"Archivo de Indias","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.38483501213478,"longitude":-5.993280449999996},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"### Archivo de Indias"},{"type":"text","content":" Located in the heart of Seville, close to the Cathedral and the Alcazar, the General Archive of the Indies is one of the most emblematic buildings in the city, which acts as a reminder of the Spanish Empire's powerful past. It contains all the documents related to the trade and ships of the New World (America) discovered by Christopher Columbus, and the foundation of the Spanish Empire in the XV - XIX centuries."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FPicture7.png?alt=media&token=66c9615f-9cb0-4674-a466-5d454e165539"},{"type":"text","content":"The Archive of the Indies has about 43,000 folders made up of 80 million pages in addition to some 8,000 maps. As a curiosity, if we were to organise all this documentation of incomparable historical value linearly, it could reach more than nine kilometers in length.\n A recommended visit \n\nThe Archive of the Indies in Seville is an emblematic building full of history that is worth knowing. As an incentive, admission is free and the visit does not take too long, so it is a highly recommended option.\n\n#### Schedule\nFrom Tuesday to Saturday: from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.\nSundays and holidays: from 10:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.\n"}]},{"address":"Catedral de Sevilla","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.38593401749684,"longitude":-5.993196849999993},"media":[{"type":"text","content":" Right behind the Archive building, we face the Cathedral …"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2Fcatedral.png?alt=media&token=bda032cf-f6bb-4845-929b-dd6926b5c095"},{"type":"text","content":" Built on the remains of the city's old mosque, Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic temple in the world and the third largest behind St. Peter's in the Vatican and St. Paul's in London.\n\n At the end of the 12th century, the construction of the city's mosque was commissioned. A century later, when Seville was conquered by the Christians, the mosque became the church of Santa María and the city's cathedral, preserving the great minaret that would become the well-known Giralda. \n\n Including this, as part of the day, we consider this as “PRAY”. Well, you don’t have to pray unless you want. But it’s an important melting pot of the most known religions apart from the far east. Sevilla has Jewish, Muslim and Christian, and Catholic influence. \n\nThe Cathedral has 10 doors, the main one being the Puerta de la Asunción, and the oldest being the Puerta del Perdón, the only one that remains from the old Almohad mosque. The Puerta del Príncipe, located in the beautiful Plaza del Triunfo, is one of the busiest by visitors.\n"},{"type":"text","content":"What to see in the Cathedral… ( I do recommend renting one of those audioguides as only official tourist guides can show the inside of the Cathedral …and sometimes they are not in the best mood…just between you and me).\n\nA walk through the Cathedral is a spring that stirs the senses and it is difficult to focus attention on any point due to its impressive dimensions and because it is full of brilliance and splendor.\n\nThe temple has a very rich and varied artistic heritage and some masterpieces from the history of painting can be seen within its walls. \n\nThe Cathedral has many beautiful corners and rooms . Their magnificent stained glass windows etc. I do suggest you get one of those Audioguides. Sure you will squeeze more information that reading me for hours. \n\nHere are some of the main points of interest.\n"},{"type":"text","content":"#### Main Altarpiece: "},{"type":"text","content":" One of the most remarkable points of the cathedral is the main altarpiece since it is the largest that exists in Christianity. This work of art made of polychrome wood has an area of 400 square meters along which there are more than 200 figures of different saints."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FAltar.png?alt=media&token=14b75591-eb09-455e-ab70-8da36aa6e12e"},{"type":"text","content":"#### Tomb of Christopher Columbus"},{"type":"text","content":"This magnificent monument is one of the points on which the eyes of visitors are focused. The tomb is supported by four allegorical figures representing Spain’s four kingdoms at that time.\n The legend says that passing your hand over the shoes of those men brings you fortune...some like a lucky charm. No wonder those shoes are so shiny...but do not be not too obvious...be smooth. "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FColon.png?alt=media&token=ae8add0e-4aad-4d4f-a0e6-37eb0a3268e4"},{"type":"text","content":"### Patio de Los Naranjos"},{"type":"text","content":" A direct legacy of its past as a mosque, the Patio de Los Naranjos is a haven of peace full of light and color, ideal for relaxing in the shade of the trees while observing the temple from the outside."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FNaranjos.jpg?alt=media&token=f9ae7d61-5c7e-4211-9b7d-e70da9dbb6f3"}]},{"address":"La Giralda","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.385934517505476,"longitude":-5.993140450000003},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FGiralda.png?alt=media&token=54f4df8f-cb97-493b-ad5f-18caffdda7bd"},{"type":"text","content":"#### LA GIRALDA "},{"type":"text","content":" The cathedral’s bell tower is one of the most attractive points for visitors, as it offers excellent views of both the temple from above and the rest of the city. It was built as a minaret …the tower used by the “muecin” to announce the people the praying time. It has 35 ramps instead of stairs. Legends state it was made like that so the “muecin” could go to the top riding a horse. "},{"type":"text","content":"You can try to go all the way up. You better be in good shape. No horses are available at these times.\n\n##### Timetables\n Monday to Saturday 10:30 a.m. at 7:30 p.m. (Lockers, until 6:30 p.m. and evacuation from 7:10 p.m.)\n Sundays 2:30 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. (Lockers, until 6:30 p.m. and evacuation from 7:10 p.m.) \n\n##### General admission: €11.00 ONLINE / €12.00 TICKETS\n\n##### Audioguide: €5.00\n"}]},{"address":"Calle García de Vinuesa","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.38654931213549,"longitude":-5.994671800000009},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"Ok.…by now I am sure you are a bit tired of so much sightseeing… Let’s have some fun now.\n Once we are through with the culture (or the prayers) I think is time to have some local tapas (snacks). \nJust one popular saying. \n “Cerveza y vino…divino…Vino y cerveza …dolor de cabeza “\n (“Beer and then wine…. divine…wine and then beer…you are going to get a headache “)\n###### Which means more or less…. if you start with wine…stick with wine.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FVinuesa%201.png?alt=media&token=aafb96e8-cb11-4d31-8305-9339b54b1595"},{"type":"text","content":"Remember even if bartenders and waiters might sound rude they are not really. They are working and many might even try to be flirty although they might sound a bit…harsh. Don’t forget the please ( “por favor” ) and thanks a lot ( “ muchas gracias” … “moo-chust gracy-as” )\n Ok...now let’s go back to the corner of the Avda Constitucion (the big one) and the Cathedral. (Alemanes street ) By the way …see those big iron chains. \n\n Legends say that the Cathedral was under the church’s laws. So independent of the civil laws…so many times a prosecuted person will try to avoid civil justice by trying to get inside the Cathedral premises…even touching the chains will be some like safe. Until the priest decides to send them back to civil justice… the real reason for those chains was to avoid merchants from getting inside the Cathedral riding their horses. \n"},{"type":"text","content":" Once you are at that corner you take the Garcia de Vinuesa street to the end. "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FVinuesa%202.png?alt=media&token=09fcd5b2-6395-4f9e-b86f-8d94faa4af47"}]},{"address":"Cinco Jotas Sevilla","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.3863161121354,"longitude":-5.9961913499999975},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"Once we reach the end of thst street we just arrived at the “ El Arenal “ quarter. And right in the corner, you see a bar named “5 Jotas”. Hopefully, it won’t be too crowded. Once inside my suggestion is go for beers (we call them “ cañas “…”kagnyas” ) and Jamon Serrano. Ask for “tapas”. My advice is one “tapa” for each person. From 3 people up get a “ración “. ($$$)"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FCinco%20Jotas.png?alt=media&token=76adaf5e-8ec7-417f-b79b-301d053a0186"},{"type":"text","content":"Also, try some montaditos (small grilled sandwiches ) …try “pringá ” (“preengah” accentuate the last “a “), and request the bartender to cut it in half. “Por favor me lo parte por la mitad” If you …wanna play “cool “ make a subtle karate chop sign with your hand indicating you want it cutted in half. One hand chopping on the other. Ok…but don’t be too obvious…people will look at you if you try to look like Bruce Lee.\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2Fjamon.jpg?alt=media&token=0d50429d-911f-4ca3-9231-53e470868956"},{"type":"text","content":"Jamon Serrano ( racion ) more or less "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2Fpringa.jpg?alt=media&token=53b64580-1d75-4624-99e1-537b6a16353e"},{"type":"text","content":"Montadito de Pringá ( The pringa are the meat added to the popular \" Cocido\" a spanish stew made with beans and beef...chicken meat, spanish sausage or chorizo , bacon , morcilla and even the bone marrow ...all that minced and shredded it becomes the \"pringá\". \n"},{"type":"text","content":"From that bar go to the end of Antonia Diaz Street…in a couple of blocks you will see the “Bodega Antonio Romero “ Our next stop"}]},{"address":"Bodeguita Antonio Romero Origen","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.38570141213512,"longitude":-5.997297049999997},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"There you can go now for “manzanilla“a sort of sherry wine. And request a montadito very popular here…named “Piripi” (“ Pee – Reeh – Pee” )."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FRomero.png?alt=media&token=4cb738c9-76f5-46c5-86e1-3b99905c8cb7"},{"type":"text","content":" Now …drinking “manzanilla“ has a ritual. Don’t hold the glass by the vase…your warm hand will change the taste. Grab it by the steam of the glass….and hold it by the base…Then take a small sip…and make it twirl in your mouth. …now your palate is “wined “ so you can feel the subtle aromatic nuances…. And then drink it in small sips."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2Fcata.png?alt=media&token=ddeac093-5b45-427c-a932-b1cb19c3753a"},{"type":"text","content":"Ask the bartender to cut in half the montadito. So you both (in case you are a couple) can try it…the taste is peculiar…in case you like it…just order another one.\n\n Ok. I think is enough …I don’t want you drunk…. there is still another visit. \n"},{"type":"text","content":"Now you can go back to the Cathedral and go around it. So you are back at the Giralda tower. You will see a fountain..."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2Ffuente.png?alt=media&token=8b6f967e-fdda-4b8d-b37b-2b90749b4432"},{"type":"text","content":" Now right across from the Giralda you will see a small hotel named Doña Maria. ...Our next stop."}]},{"address":"Hotel Doña María Sevilla","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.38638281213544,"longitude":-5.991642150000014},"media":[{"type":"text","content":" One of the best views of the Cathedral and the Giralda is from the terrace (roof) of that hotel. They have a cafeteria where you can enjoy desserts and tea or coffee…now…it s usually full mostly on weekends. Maybe you wanna try a small coffee…we call them “ un cortado “ . A small cup of coffee with a couple of drops of milk. "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FHotel.png?alt=media&token=ffe67654-a952-4ca7-8805-deb0a79b07e0"},{"type":"text","content":" And now is the right time to go visit the famous Alcazar. "}]},{"address":"Royal Alcázar of Seville","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.38327314216024,"longitude":-5.991081049999991},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"#### El Alcazar de Sevilla \n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FAlcazar%201.jpg?alt=media&token=7c818ced-39bf-4bbd-89c0-b420ec725d1e"},{"type":"text","content":"The Royal Alcázar Seville is a royal palace in Seville, Spain, belonging to the former Christian King, Pedro I de Castilla. The Alcázar is known for its unique blend of architectural elements reflecting Iberian Mudejar, Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. The Alcázar was built on the site of a Muslim palace after the Christian conquest of Seville in 1248. In 1987, UNESCO named the Alcázar a World Heritage Site.\n\n"},{"type":"text","content":"The first thing we suggest is to book your tickets online and in advance. This is because Alcazar Seville only allows 250 guests per visit. Secure your spot early on so you don’t have to wait too long to get in. Next, we recommend getting skip-the-line or guided tour tickets. These ticket types also ensure faster entry into the Palace. "},{"type":"text","content":" There is a trend among some guides. They go up and down the line offering a new group with special prices. They get the discount group price and you save some money. Until then it sounds ok. The problem is you might get a quick and rushed visit. They want to finish fast so they can reach another group. Your dont need to discuss. Just go for the audioguides and go at your own pace. "},{"type":"text","content":"##### Suggestion. Get your ticket in advance. \nhttps://realalcazarsevilla.sacatuentrada.es/en/lotes/visita-alcazar-lote\nThe Alcázar is open every day of the week, with opening hours varying depending on the time of year you plan to visit.\n•\tFrom 1 April to 14 September, it is open between 09:30 AM to 07:00 PM.\n•\tFrom 15 September to 31 March, it is open between 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM.\n"},{"type":"text","content":"The Alcazar entry in by the Lion s gate our next stop"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FAlczar.png?alt=media&token=fc3644cb-fe88-4eb1-bd8b-df03eb8dc8f1"}]},{"address":"Puerta del León / Lions Gate","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.384445662134574,"longitude":-5.9922144},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FLeon%202.jpg?alt=media&token=4ee2c6e4-8add-411b-9cb3-92c6e8ecf249"},{"type":"text","content":"##### PUERTA DEL LEON \n\n With an image of a crowned lion holding a cross the entrance to the Alcázar is stately and daunting. The locals call it ‘The Lion’s Gate and rightly so. Puerta del León was built in the 12th century on Plaza del Triunfo and leads to Lion’s Courtyard or Patio del León. (Main Entrance to the Palace) \n\nIs a witness to the Arab / Moorish times of this city. Many other monuments had been changed thru the years but this door and frame remained intact\n"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FLeon.png?alt=media&token=6fcb3b03-1dd0-42c7-8890-5ba6c773d7f6"}]},{"address":"Casa de la Contratacion, S.L.","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.38342101213413,"longitude":-5.992323899999987},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FContratacion.png?alt=media&token=27663e19-c77c-4070-aec0-79b17aa65f21"},{"type":"text","content":"Known as the Contractor’s Room at Alcázar, it was founded in 1503 as the meeting place for trade discussions between Spain and its colonies in America; to visit, one would first have to go through this room. The Contracting House is where voyages were planned and approved; Casa de la Contratación played a significant role in developing a relationship between the New World and the Spanish."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2Fcontratacion%202.jpg?alt=media&token=eb5be9b0-d40d-4e60-98d9-049160e24780"}]},{"address":"Patio de Doncellas","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.38356181213418,"longitude":-5.9912908},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FDoncellas.png?alt=media&token=6a4e4cb6-67e0-4f91-8eb9-62afe5102803"},{"type":"text","content":"##### The Palace of Rey Don Pedro I \nThis buiding wraps around what is also known as the Courtyard of Maidens, a waiting room for maidens before their duties began. A legend or a myth surrounding the courtyard claims that the Moors would demand a hundred virgins from their colonies as a tribute. A reflecting pool stands in the center with a sunken garden that was discovered in 2004 by archeologists, before which the entire ground was covered in marble. The courtyard is a flourishing architectural treat with Mudéjar plasterwork and tiles depicting inlays from the 16th century"},{"type":"text","content":"From there you can visit The Palace of Rey Don Pedro I : It was constructed in the 14th century, at the start of the reign of Rey Don Pedro I. Due to the King s relationship with Mohammed V, who was behind the grandiose decorations of Granada’s Alhambra, the palace invokes the latter at first glance. Palacio del Rey Don Pedro still depicts a similar opulence and Mudéjar architecture with both Moorish and Christian features. "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FPalacio.png?alt=media&token=113bc858-4f33-4c80-a03d-d8e6816eda4d"}]},{"address":"Salón de Embajadores","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.38343181213415,"longitude":-5.991457200000019},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FEmbajadores.png?alt=media&token=ad1ca672-bccd-47c5-9be3-aa1ceecb6ad0"},{"type":"text","content":"##### Salon de Embajadores \nThe opulence of the Hall of Ambassadors appears like a juggernaut of power. The former room of Peter of Castile, Salon de Embajadores, or the Throne Room, has a gorgeous gold-foiled dome that soars high above. It is said the hall represents both heaven and earth depicting the superior role assigned to the King. This was also where the wedding of Carlos I and Isabel of Portugal took place in 1526, the balconies that were designed for this were later used to spy on dignitaries who would visit the king."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2Femabajadores%201.jpg?alt=media&token=12be40e2-0c80-469d-8072-fc536053bb1c"}]},{"address":"Baños de Doña María de Padilla","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.383796912134294,"longitude":-5.990884899999989},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FPadilla.png?alt=media&token=3241ac2e-ab81-45ea-b07d-355ac81c691d"},{"type":"text","content":"##### LOS BAÑOS DE DOÑA MARIA \nAlso known as the Baths of Maria de Padilla, this is another interesting área of the Alcázar. Named after the mistress of Rey Don Pedro I, Maria de Padilla, these baths earlier served as a vast pool and now have been converted into rainwater tanks. These baths are located beneath the Patio del Crucero with an almost eerie ambiance with its arches that tower overhead. According to some stories, Maria de Padilla frequented the Baths to find some peace. "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FmARIA%201.jpg?alt=media&token=f0f8e8bb-6002-4a9f-b79f-de2561a411a2"},{"type":"text","content":" Does this picture rings a bell? "},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FBA%C3%91OS%203.jpg?alt=media&token=73b037b8-7f06-404f-82c4-eb19ee29e06d"}]},{"address":"Royal Alcázar of Seville","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.38327314216024,"longitude":-5.991081049999991},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2Fjardines-real-alcazar.jpg?alt=media&token=1d82042e-73b2-442e-bbd4-285216d86e5b"},{"type":"text","content":"##### THE GARDENS\nAlcázar Gardens are resplendent, flourishing and a sight for sore eyes. Teeming with rich flora and fauna that thrive in the Spanish warmth, they feature exquisite plants, trees, ponds, and fountains, ideal for a romantic day. Pruned to perfection, you can easily get lost amid its maze-like hedges. The gardens served as an extension of the kitchen, and now it is mostly an attraction with various areas such as Troy Garden, Maze Garden, and the Garden of the Poets."},{"type":"text","content":"Now close your eyes and see if you can remember this...."},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FTronos.mp4?alt=media&token=0ff299ff-dca7-43e2-b65d-e091f6fda140"}]},{"address":"Jardines alcazares","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.14321712068773834,"latitudeDelta":0.09219986310369421,"latitude":37.3830855909079,"longitude":-5.990244200787345},"media":[{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2FGrotto.png?alt=media&token=764751c0-c8db-464b-a9a8-8323a02435b7"},{"type":"text","content":"##### GALERIA DEL GRUTESCO \n\nThe Grotto Gallery is an arresting addition to the Alcázar Gardens. Galería del Grutesco was designed in the 16th century to reinvent an old Moorish-era wall. With a raised roof and columns creating porticos, the Gallery is a superbly-designed attraction and a must-visit. It even features an adventurous maze for children. The significance of this particular spot is the unmatched view it offers of both sides of the garden, lending an entirely spell-binding view to visitors. It has been constructed using volcanic stones and mock rocks by architect Vermondo Resta. ( Milan 1655 - )\n\nJust enjoy the peace and luxurious feeling these gardens inspire. Imagine those Arabs scientists and Royals …and also the Spanish Royals a few years after… indulging themselves in these palaces with their banquets etc.\n\n"},{"type":"text","content":"Once you had finished with the visit. It’s time for a stroll around the Santa Cruz quarter which is very near. And maybe enjoy the nightlife of this amazing city. But maybe you are too tired and just wish go to your room and rest. Anyway, the night in Sevilla deserves another tour…and that’s a different story....Hope you did enjoy it...Cheers"},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FlqjtBGJEKzIZYVbKaCpA%2Fbarrio-santa-cruz.jpg?alt=media&token=9ef54276-40bd-4392-9c91-ba7718b2dfea"}]}]