Architecture

Sevilla has an eclectic mix of architectural history. From Roman, Moorish, and European inspiration the buildings here are simply breath-taking.

Here is a Roman Amphitheater located right outside of Sevilla. This Roman City, Italica, dates back 2000 years ago. Emperor Trajan was born in this city! There was even a little piece of Trajan's column on display. There were also many mosaics from the floor of bath houses and different housing complexes.




The Moors controlled Sevilla for 700 years. The intricate and geometric designs are beautiful. Here is a picture inside the Alcazar, a palace made from the time of the Moors but used also during the Catholic reconquer. The gardens were also extensive and amazing. This is the Toro de Oro used by the Moors to protect the city from the invading Catholics attempting to claim Sevilla. The Moors brought Spain its golden age and kept it from the ignorance of the Dark Ages that plagued the rest of Europe.
Sevilla has been home to Muslims, Jews and Christians and gone through both periods of peace and war amongst the groups.





And finally here are some pictures from Plaza Espana. This building was built in 1929 for the International Fair. Now it just sits empty but still stunning. As a 'modern' building you can see the inspiration from all of Sevilla's tangled history.




(Doesn't this picture kind of remind you of Royce Hall?)