Another rainy day in Seville – this time heavy rain. We nevertheless toured the Alcázar, a complex of palaces started by the Moors in the 10th century, then extensively rebuilt in the 14th century, still in the Moorish style and by Moorish (Mudejar) workers, but for a Christian king, the ominously named Pedro the Cruel. This complex includes extensive gardens as well, which a brief respite in the rain showers allowed us to enjoy. The reprieve didn't last long though. Our walk thru the maze of narrow lanes in the picturesque Santa Cruz neighborhood to the nearby bus station to buy the next day's tickets left us looking for a taxi to transport our drenched bodies back to our apartment. Not necessarily the best way to end our stay in Seville, but we still managed to see most of what we wanted to see – even if most of it was a bit damp.
Sculptural decoration on city hall, including the NO8DO logo, which you see everywhere. And, of course, children with skulls.
The Alcazar
The girls
Intricate ceiling design
The Alcazar gardens
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