Wow, it’s been a busy week – I’m in the middle of a frantic piso-hunt, and have also felt excessively social lately. But I’m back with another picture from Sevilla!
When I was picking out my photo this week, I noticed that this one looks a lot more like my pictures from my recent trip to Turkey than most of my Spanish pictures. In Turkey, I saw churches that had become mosques; in southern Spain, it’s actually the opposite – there are lots of mosques that became churches. It was fascinating to see both sides of the situation.
This detail is from a door handle on one of the entrances to the cathedral. The entrance itself surprised me, as it looked like things I’d only seen in photos of Arabic countries. And I usually don’t put ‘surprise’ and ‘architecture’ together!
I only wish I’d been about six inches taller to get a better angle on this cool door. There wasn’t enough space for me to back up enough to get the shot I really wanted. I’m 5’2 on a good day, so short of carrying a stepladder everywhere, I don’t know what to do. 🙂
Besos!
-Jess
Such a classic – I feel so lucky to be able to walk by it on my way to the metro every day!
Yes, lucky you! 🙂 I walked by it lots too when I studied in Sevilla, and it was so nice.
Gorgeous! I have a strange fascination with the doors of Europe, and often find myself staring at the intricate details a lot longer than is socially acceptable to block a door…
This is a great find!
x Julia
Thanks! Europe does have some very pretty doors.
I have a verryyyy similar photo to this one! We share a fascination for doors!
Oh funny! Spain does have some great doors.
I have the same photo too!
Haha a case of great minds think alike!
Beautiful moorish detailing. I adore Seville, as well as Cordoba and Granada – am dying to go back. Your blog looks good – I shall follow with interest! 🙂
I liked Córdoba and Granada even more than Sevilla! Cheers for the follow, looking forward to seeing you back here.
Nice photo, lovely door. Too busy to travel at the moment but when I can I would like to go back to Sevilla,Cordoba and Granada. It’s been a while.
I’d love to go back to Granada as well – it’s such a lovely place. Cheers for stopping by!
LOVE!!! your photos