#Giralda Tower

[sherrylephotography]

My photography @sherrylephotography

May 2023

The Giralda is the bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville

When we got done with the rooftop tour it was night. Nice being able to see it in the golden hour and at night when it is light up.

#original photography on tumblr #Giralda bell tower #seville #seville cathedral #travel #spain #sunset rooftop tour #night photography #gimp #spain vacation

[merakiui]

Idia being a jerk to Azul is so funny to me. Hes a shy mofo till he gets to know you, then those burns and sass start coming.

It's so funny!!!! The way they both snipe at each other with their remarks... at least they're on equal footing when it comes to climbing stairs LOL. The two of them being out of breath is so silly to think about because Riddle's also there and there was no mention of his struggles, so we can assume that it was just Idia and Azul (both notoriously bad at PE) who suffered.

Idia deserves to be sassy more often. He's one of the funniest, if not the funniest, twst character. I'm so glad he's there to sass Azul. <3

#twisted chit chat #idia and azul you would not last the climb for la giralda LOL #it's all ramps too so you're walking up an incline each time #oh they would be dead by the top ;;;;;; #i think rollo would like la giralda :D it's a bell tower too

[belteppismo]

¡Habemus pictures!

#not mine because the camera of my phone is simply terrible #so credits to my classmate gaia #today we got to the top of the giralda tower #i'm officially in love with this city #sevilla's chronicles

[dlyarchitecture]

#The Giralda #the bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville #Spain. Built as the minaret for the Great Mosque of what they knew as Ishbiliya in 1198 #the Christians added a Renaissance-style belfry in 1568. The foundation used stone blocks from the Roman walls of what they called Hispalis

[romaingimenez]

#building #windows #sky #blue #concrete #giralda #towers #paris #urban #summer #paris20 #light #sun

[gtunesmiff]

The Miami Biltmore || Coral Gables, Florida

The Miami Biltmore Hotel and Country Club is a National Historic Landmark that was built in 1926.

The hotel’s tower was designed as a recreation of the Giralda Tower in Seville, Spain, and its main structure is reminiscent of Mediterranean Renaissance–era architecture, with several balconies, ornate terrazzos, and tile floors.

15-acre site was connected by canals to a swimming pool created from a rock-pit/quarry, still in operation by the City of Coral Gables, and accessed by "Venetian gondolas" (hence the pool's name as "Venetian Pool")

In the 1920s, the new hotel drew notable guests such as Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Franklin Roosevelt, and Al Capone.

During World War II, however, the luxury hotel was converted into an army hospital.

The building remained a Veterans Administration Hospital until the City of Coral Gables restored it to its former glory in the 1980s.

The modern Biltmore also underwent a more recent $40 million dollar renovation, which added a championship golf club and one of the largest hotel pools in the country.

[hahahax30]

Just saw your rant, what is together we burn even about??

So, together we burn is this book that's set in Magic Spain With Dragons. The protagonist is a flamenco dancer who performs in her father's dragonfighting arena (yk because the most imaginative thing the author did was switch bulls for dragons that act like bulls!). One day, the dragons are let loose by someone, the subsequent costs to cover are too high + the bullfighting father can't fight anymore, so the mc sets on a mission to save her family's business and along the process she meets this guy and they fall in love and bla bla bla.

If you don't care about spoilers, the guy is apparently against dragonfighting and the mc decides to dance with dragons instead of fighting them to save her business --that's supposed to be good but still the dragons are kept in horrible conditions???????

I was excited to read it, but it was severely underwhelming. For once, it felt like a very stereotypical version of andalucia, like, passion was everywhere, she couldn't go three pages without mentioning how hot it was, etc. Like, ik that, say, Mexico, is hot but I wouldn't mention it all the time because there's more to describe???? Besides that, I disliked:

The incorrect and overdone use of the Spanish. Maybe I'm a bitch for this but Hispanic authors need to stick to their version of Spanish and this one certainly didn't

The author called the dragonfighting arena LA GIRALDA. Wagner, that's a tower of the cathedral of sevilla as well as the city's most well-known structures. Reading it being called an arena was painful lol

Unimaginative names --Hispalia? Valentia? It's giving cc taking alicante and placing it in central Europe because yes

How the author knew cultural clothing that isn't widely known outside of Spain but didn't actually know them? She mentioned a mantilla being too warm for summer but literally this is a mantilla?

(The veil) like please explain to me how that is warm when it's fucking lace that doesn't even hug your body?????

Besides that, I also didn't like it because I'm strictly anti-bulldighting and the mc supporting it was driving me mad and it was too early for that :)

#idk maybe if you try it out you'll like it though! #I'll just say I write better spaniards #also everyone always describes spain as insanely hot #but the north is considerably colder and it rains up there even in summer #and down here we also have other seasons? #sevilla (surprise!) isn't stranded in summer it can get cold #I have family is jaen (also in andalucia) and they even get snow #but oh well #wagner! #asks!

[partylikemajima]

View of Seville from unknown floor I stopped on Giralda Tower

#seville #spain #spain 2023 #travel #architecture

[katelfiredemon]

I will take you to that cathedral I told you during your livestream!!! It's huge and has a pretty big patio called Patio de los Naranjos, which has a lot of orange trees and it's pretty cool! Also there are amazing views of the city from the Giralda (the bell tower)! The alcázar, that is a palace, is next to it, so we can go there as well!!!

Yes yes yes!!!! I love cathedrals! And the fact that it has a big patio and orange trees makes it even better! (Oranges are one of my favorite smells) It’s the Seville Cathedral right? And I absolutely love bell towers! I’m always the one dragging people to the top and I count every step! The tallest bell tower I’ve climbed was 409 steps! And I love palaces too!!!! The views of these gorgeous buildings are the best and especially when you can see lovely views from inside them!

We’ll walk around the lovely orange trees and then race up the bell tower steps and be wheezing at the top from going too fast and stare at the lovely view while catching our breath

(Pictures I found of the lovely cathedral! I’d love to go here someday! Absolutely gorgeous)

#ask game #kira my love <3 #I love cool buildings so much!

[eckerdcollegesevilla2022]

Cathedral of Sevilla

The view from the top of the cathedral was breathtaking as well as the history that it holds. It is a beautiful gothic church that we were able to explore and learn about as well as look out on the historic city of Seville from the Giralda tower. The tower is from the original mosque that stood in the spot and later converted into the bell tower of the cathedral. Not only does the cathedral have an amazing view of the city, but it also has some of the remains of Christopher Columbus. Now you may not like Columbus but he was crucial for Seville’s economic success in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Cathedral is a must-see in Seville! 

-Emma Doull

[karlachi]

hey!! did you go to spain yet? how was it? i’m planning to go soon - anything you would recommend? :)

hi hi yes i did!! i went to seville (and cadiz for one day) and it was so nice ☀️ sorry for the super detailed reply BUT i'm excited to share so here goes :p

i'd only visited spain once before, on a school trip to barcelona, so i don't have much to compare it to but seville is beautiful and i recommend it! we went for 5 days and i found that was plenty of time to see everything we wanted to, so 3-5 days there is probs good

i also found everything there very accessible, we were able to walk around the city no problem which was great for my terrible anxiety with public transport

i'm not sure if ur planning to visit seville but here are some cool places there i recommend:

☀️ las setas (metropol parasol) - big mushroom looking tower thing that u can climb up and see the city from high up!! we went at night and it was gorgeous :D

☀️ el museo de ilusiones (museum of illusions) - cheap entry, it was really quiet when we went (10am ish) which was perfect for taking pictures, and the staff were nice and offered to take photos for us

☀️ real alcazar - i honestly couldn't believe how beautiful this place is, there's so much to look at and the garden is spacious and so pretty and there are ducks that sit with u!!!

☀️the cathedral - huge and really impressive :0 (also colombus's tomb is there if u give a shit about him) there are cool displays to take ur time wandering around, i especially liked looking at the clothes up close because the details were insane!! also u can go up the bell tower (la giralda) which is likeee 35 floors. i was super tired after but the view was impressive, not sure how good their wheelchair access is though for those who need it

lastly the food was really good and not too expensive compared to uk prices. my sister found it a little difficult to find vegetarian options as lots of spanish food contains meat and seafood but she still had enough options to be able to eat well

hope this helps!!

#ask #spain #if any of the pics are repeats its tumblr being an ass #i tried to stop it glitching but alas

[sherrylephotography]

@sherrylephotography 5/13/23 Seville Spain

The Giralda is the bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville. This survived the 1888 (not sure if this date is correct) earthquake so it is part of the former minaret of the mosque that stood on this site under Muslim rule. They decided to not tear it down because of its beauty. But before when it was minaret, it had to be rebuilt because of earthquakes. But they did a good job because it is still standing.

We walked up the spiral path to the top. It was crazy crowded, but I still think it was worth doing and I don't like crowds. Maybe it is better to go in April instead of May.

#original photography on tumblr #Giralda is the bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville #seville #spain #my photography #cellphone photography #gimp #sherrylephotography #vacation spain #travel #landscape photography

[bouncinghedgehoglikestotravel]

Seville Cathedral.

The cathedral is one of the most visited spots in the city of Seville, Spain.

It is the largest in Spain and the third largest Cathedral in the world, facing only the Basilica of Saint Peter in the Vatican and the Basilica of Nossa Senhora de Aparecida, in Brazil.

It is considered the largest Gothic cathedral in the world with 126 m long, 76 m wide and 46 m high and 11,520 square meters of total area.

One of the largest churches in Christendom, opulent and monumental, Seville's Gothic cathedral was founded on an important mosque.

Two of the most striking features of the church refer directly to the Muslim past of the place - the Pátio de Los Naranjos, where the faithful performed their ritual oblutions and today taken by orange trees., and the La Giralda bell tower. But over the centuries the symbols of Islam were replaced by Christian motifs.

The cathedral houses the supposed remains of Christopher Columbus, whose tomb is supported by figures representing the kingdoms of Castile, Aragon, Navarre and Leon.

Another interesting point is the main altarpiece, a work of art of exceptional dimensions located in the center of the building.

It was designed by the sculptor Pedro Dancart in 1482 and is considered the largest and most luxurious altarpiece in all of Christendom.

Its Gothic structure, the huge interior altarpiece, its stained glass windows from the 15th century, the views of the Giralda, the tomb of Christopher Columbus greatly enrich this work, of great historical, religious and cultural value.

Its construction took place between 1401 and 1593.

Seville Cathedral is listed as a Cultural and Historical Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

#architecture #travel #europe #photography #aesthetic #europe travel #Seville #Spain #seville cathedral

[traveling-through-spain]

If you want to visit Seville, you cannot miss taking a guided tour of the Cathedral. From any point in the city you can see La Giralda, which is the tower attached to the Cathedral of Seville and is the bell tower of the Holy Metropolitan Cathedral of Seville. Its Gothic style is mixed with Muslim, since that is its origin.

#sevillacity #sevilla #seville #spaintravel #spain #turismospain #cathedral #andalucia #lagiralda

[travelguides-world]

Unveiling Spain's Top 10 Destinations

Spain, a country synonymous with rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes, beckons avid travelers to immerse themselves in its diverse tapestry. In this discerning compilation, we present the crème de la crème, the 10 best places to visit in Spain, where antiquity converges with modern allure.

1. Barcelona - The Catalonian Jewel

Barcelona, Catalonia's pulsating heart, melds Gothic architecture with avant-garde designs. The best things to do in Barcelona Spain from traverse the labyrinthine streets of the Gothic Quarter, where every cobblestone whispers tales of a bygone era. Gaudi's surreal Sagrada Familia stands as an architectural opus, a testament to Catalonia's artistic prowess.

2. Seville - The Flamenco Capital

Seville, an Andalusian gem, invites travelers to succumb to the allure of flamenco. The Alcazar, an architectural marvel, unfolds a narrative of Moorish influence. Ascend the Giralda Tower for a panoramic spectacle, immersing yourself in the city's timeless charm.

3. Madrid - The Spanish Royalty

Madrid, the regal capital, exudes sophistication with its grand boulevards and majestic palaces. The Prado Museum houses an exhaustive collection of European art, a rendezvous with the masters. Stroll through Retiro Park, an oasis of tranquility in the heart of this bustling metropolis.

4. Granada - The Moorish Tapestry

Granada, ensconced in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, boasts the resplendent Alhambra. This Moorish citadel, adorned with intricate tilework and lush gardens, transports visitors to an era of opulence. As the sun sets, witness the Albaicín district illuminate in a mesmerizing display.

5. Valencia - The Futuristic Oasis

Valencia, a coastal city, seamlessly blends futuristic architecture with historic charm. The City of Arts and Sciences, an avant-garde complex, captivates with its sleek designs. Delight your palate with the famed dish, paella, in the bustling Mercado Central.

6. Ibiza - The Party Paradise

Ibiza, a Balearic Island, beckons revelers to its legendary nightlife. Yet, beyond the pulsating beats, discover secluded coves and azure waters. The historic Dalt Vila, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers a glimpse into Ibiza's storied past.

7. Cordoba - The Bridge Between Cultures

Cordoba, where Islamic and Christian influences converge, boasts the iconic Mezquita. This mosque-cathedral, an architectural marvel, stands as a testament to the city's historical significance. Wander through the narrow streets of the Jewish Quarter, resonating with medieval charm.

8. San Sebastian - Culinary Haven

San Sebastian, nestled along the Bay of Biscay, captivates gourmands with its culinary prowess. Indulge in pintxos, the Basque Country's answer to tapas, in the lively Old Town. The pristine beaches provide a picturesque backdrop to this gastronomic paradise.

9. Toledo - The Imperial City

Toledo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, transports visitors to the medieval era. The imposing Alcázar and the Cathedral, architectural marvels, dominate the cityscape. Wander through the labyrinthine streets, where every corner reveals a piece of Spain's imperial history.

10. Malaga - The Gateway to the Costa del Sol

Malaga, perched on the Costa del Sol, offers a perfect blend of cultural richness and coastal splendor. Explore the Picasso Museum, honoring the famed artist's legacy. As the sun bathes the city in a golden hue, stroll along the Malaga Promenade, embracing the Mediterranean breeze.

In the kaleidoscope of Spain's destinations, each city unveils a unique facet of the country's storied past and vibrant present. Whether immersed in the artistic fervor of Barcelona or savoring culinary delights in San Sebastian, Spain's allure is perennial, inviting discerning travelers to partake in its enchanting journey.

#spain #spain travel guide #best places to visit in spain

[romaingimenez]

#building #windows #sky #blue #concrete #giralda #towers #summer #urban #paris #paris20 #light