Seville!

For those of us who have traveled around Spain, Seville has probably been somewhere high on the list of cities to see. It’s located in the beautiful southeastern region of Andalucia, which encompasses Granada and the touristy cities of the Costa del Sol. Despite it landlocked location and unbearably hot summers Seville is a gorgeous city that deserves the aforementioned title of a must see Spanish city with its stunning architecture and cultural capital.

Night shot!

Night shot!

We arrived with no plans, no couchsurfers lined up, and no accommodation booked….and it was HOT!! We walked around with our massive backpacks on for a while checking out multiple hostels trying to find the cheapest! We ended up finding a private one right next to the famous gothic cathedral in the center of town…for cheap! After immediately showering (it had been 3 days since our last), we took a stroll around town with our eyes to the sky as we gazed at the beautiful architecture! Seville is gorgeous!

Cathedral!

Cathedral!

Usually we opt out of paying for palaces and museums, but we lucked out with free student entry at the Royal Alcazar in Sevilla! The palace has huge Moroccan and Arab influences in its architecture…lots of tiles and arches! And an incredible garden that Brad and I roamed around in for hours! A definite must…even if you have to pay :)

Inside the gardens!

Inside the gardens!

We continued exploring the city and ran into Plaza de Espana! A MASSIVE building which we have NO idea what its used for…along with a massive garden! It was fun to explore for a while and a great way to escape the summer heat!

Play time!

Play time!

Plaza de Espana

Plaza de Espana

Seville is a Must-see!! Its beautiful…but beware of the heat!

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