"Artistica Tour" of Seville May 20th, 2012

Some cities have more monuments than one can reasonably hope to visit.  Such is the case of Seville.  Besides its rich historic heritage, its vital magic also exerts a powerful attraction on the visitor.  Seville is a cosmopolitan, international city, but one which is also reticent towards change, rightly proud of its glorious past!  The people of Seville are open, cheerful, somewhat extroverted, charming in their way of speaking and doing things, with a relaxed, pleasure-seeking approach to life, a love of the night life and a religious observance of the siesta!

Fountain in the Jerez Gate, and the Hotel Alfonso XIII
The Jerez Gate formerly gave passage through the walls to the vineyards.
 Demolished in 1864, the site is now occupied by a fine fountain, built in the early 20th century.

Gate entrance to the beautiful gardens.

Gate entrance to the hotel.

Staircase to classrooms on upper level.

Courtyard of the Seville University.

Fountain in the open courtyard of the Seville University

The old University of Seville still being used today.

Some of the old remains of aquaducts

Decided to have dinner on Sunday evening at a nice restaurant - San Marco's.

 Now let's see what we will have!

Ken - Salmon with Vegetable
Bev - Tenderloin Marsala with Potatoes
Cheese Toast

Dessert:

Ken - Lemon Cake
 Bev - Tirimisu