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Visit Gibraltar on a Day Trip from Seville, the Costa del Sol and Malaga

May 8, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Gibraltar, Spain, UK

Rock of Gibraltar

Gibraltar is an easy day-trip destination from Seville, Malaga, Marbella, Torremolinos and Estepona by car or bus group tour. Public transportation is more hassle than it is worth. Gibraltar is a popular day trip from Seville and Malaga, as well as Spanish Costa del Sol resort towns such as Estepona, Marbella, Fuengirola, Mijas, Puerto Banus, Benalmadena, Calahonda, … [Read more...]

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Visit the Palacio de Viana to see Patios and Courtyards in Córdoba

May 1, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Córdoba, Spain

Courtyard of the Archive

The Palace of Viana in Córdoba is famous for its 12 courtyards (patios), art and artifacts collected over a period of five hundred years. Córdoba in Andalucia is justifiably famous for its flower-filled courtyards and patios. Many are freely accessible to visitors, others may be appreciated through privacy gates while some charge visitors access at certain hours. Guided … [Read more...]

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Visit Medina Azahara near Córdoba on a Day Trip in Andalusia

April 29, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Córdoba, Spain

Medina Azahara Horseshoe-shaped arches

The Medina Azahara (Madinat al-Zahra) archaeological site and museum is a top Moorish day-trip destination from Córdoba in Spain. The Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral is by far the best-know Moorish sight in Córdoba but the Medina Azahara archaeological site just outside the city is from the same period and a very popular day-trip destination. This planned mid-tenth century … [Read more...]

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See the Mezquita in Córdoba on Day Trips or Train Stopovers

April 26, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Córdoba, Spain

Mequita Horseshoe-Shaped Arches

The Mezquita in Córdoba is a great day-trip destination by train or bus tours from Seville, Malaga, Granada or a stopover when traveling from Madrid and Barcelona. The Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba is worth a journey but travelers with limited time can easily see this top sight in Andalucia on day trips from other cities such as Seville, Granada, Malaga or even … [Read more...]

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Visit the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba, Andalusia

April 23, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Córdoba, Spain

Horseshoe Arches in the Mezquita

The Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba is one of Spain’s finest Islamic buildings — a top sight to visit in Andalucia. The Mezquita is the top attraction to see in Córdoba and one of the most important Moorish monuments in Andalusia. Despite now being a consecrated Roman Catholic cathedral, the highlight remains the thousand-year-old prayer hall of the great mosque of … [Read more...]

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Tips for Visiting the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba, Andalusia

April 23, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Spain

White-and-red horseshoe-shaped arches in the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in Cordoba

Opening hours for the Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba are long. Tickets are only sold onsite. Admission is free early mornings. The Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral in Córdoba is one of the top sights to see in Andalucia. It is one of the most-important Islamic buildings in Spain but as a working Roman Catholic Church, opening hours are influenced by religions services. … [Read more...]

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Visit the Real Alcazar Royal Palace and Gardens in Seville, Andalusia

April 22, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Seville, Spain

Salon of the Ambassadors

The Real Alcazar royal palaces and gardens complex in Sevilla is one of the top sights to see in Andalusia and all of Spain. The Real Alcazar de Sevilla comprises several regal palaces and extensive gardens that were used by the Spanish royals from the 13th century to the present. Visitors see several palaces with the highlight the Mudejar palace built in the Moorish … [Read more...]

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Visit Seville Cathedral — The World’s Largest Gothic Church

April 12, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Seville, Spain

Crossing Vaulting of Seville Cathedral

Seville Cathedral is one of the top sights to see in Andalusia - it is the largest Gothic church in the world and filled with wonderful art. Top tip: Buy tickets in advance. Seville Cathedral is one of the most popular attractions of Sevilla in Andalucia in the south of Spain. Not only is it the largest Gothic church in the world, it is also filled with art and … [Read more...]

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Book Cheap Tours of the Roof of Seville Cathedral

April 12, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Seville, Spain

Seville Cathedral Rooftop Tours

Tours of the roof of Seville Cathedral do not only give fantastic views of the city but also a close-up look at the architectural details of the world’s largest Gothic church. A fun way to make a visit to Seville Cathedral more interesting is to book the surprisingly cheap roof tour. Rooftop tours give visitors close-views of the gargoyles, flying buttresses and … [Read more...]

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Buying the Cheapest Seville Cathedral Skip-the-Line Tickets and Tours

April 12, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Seville, Spain

Seville Cathedral Exterior

The cheapest tickets for Seville Cathedral are sold online with skip-the-line time-slot reservations. Tours and combinations with the Real Alcazar are also good options. Free admission is possible on Mondays. Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic church in the world, attracts around two million annual visitors making it among the top five sights to see in Spain. Online … [Read more...]

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Tips on Visiting the Real Alcazar Palaces and Gardens in Seville

March 22, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Seville, Spain

Real Alcazar Patio of the Maidens

The top tip for seeing the Real Alcazar de Sevilla is to buy skip-the-line tickets in advance. Visit in the afternoon to avoid tour groups. The Real Alcazar palace complex in Seville is one of the top sights to see in Andalusia and indeed Spain. It is a deservedly popular attraction but a bit of planning makes it easier and more pleasant to visit the site. The best tip … [Read more...]

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Tips on Buying Tickets for Visiting the Real Alcazar Palace in Seville

March 22, 2019 by Henk Bekker in Andalusia, Seville, Spain

Real Alcazar Queues

Buy skip-the-line tickets online for the Real Alcazar in Seville with afternoons the best time slots to visit the palace complex and gardens. Buying advance online tickets is the only sensible way to visit the Real Alcazar in Sevilla. This royal palace complex with a magnificent Mudéjar masterpiece at its core and extensive gardens are justifiably one of the top most … [Read more...]

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