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“And nothing prepared me for the grandeur of this place. I had seen photos before, but they don’t do it justice. The sheer size of the plaza is astonishing, semi-circular and monumental, it spans over 50,000 square meters, ringed by a vast canal and crossed by ornate bridges.”

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“Sevilla is home to three Unesco World Heritage Sites, and one of them is this place, Real Alcázar. This is also one of the oldest palaces in Europe still in use, and it’s absolutely captivating.”

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“After being transported by centuries of history and beauty, we crossed over to yet another architectural wonder: the Seville Cathedral. Built over a former mosque, it is a bold Gothic statement, it’s the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and a powerful symbol of Christian reconquest.”

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“Attached to the cathedral is the Giralda, the former minaret-turned-bell-tower. We went to climb its 35 gentle ramps, unique for any tower instead of steps... once we reached the top, the Giralda gave nothing less than dazzling panoramic views of Sevilla.”

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“At the heart of the palace is the sublime Patio de las Doncellas (or Courtyard of the Maidens), surrounded by beautiful arches, plaster work and tiling.”

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“Once you’re back down on the ground, don’t forget to check out the Patio de los Naranjos, or the Orange Tree Courtyard.”

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“The last place we visited was the Torre del Oro, the Tower of Gold, an ancient dodecagonal military tower that once guarded the Guadalquivir River. It stood as a reminder of Seville’s once magnificent role during centuries that shaped the world, a fitting image of a city that dazzled me at every turn.”

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“And our meeting point was at Plaza del Salvador in the quarter of Alfalfa, with this wonderful square with the baroque church Iglesia Colegial del Divino Salvador.”