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- Enjoying The Sunset From A Boat On Guadalquivir River In Seville
On out second day in Seville, we visited the largest cathedral in the world and the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija. I'm a big fan of river cruises and my husband seems to enjoy them more and more by the day. He was basically sold after our...
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Palace of the Countess of Lebrija in Seville
The Palace of the Countess of Lebrija is one of my favorite places in Seville. It gathers one of the most impressive Roman mosaic collections in Spain and I'm a sucker for ancient stuff. So, yeah, 1+1= I love it here. After spending a couple of hours admiring the Seville Cathedral, the largest cathedral in the world and the burial place of Christopher Columbus, my husband and I decided to visit the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija, happy to enjoy the charming streets of Seville on the way.
The beautiful Lebrija Palace dates back to the 15th century. The palace is organised around a typical Andalusian patio surrounded by elegant scalloped arches and alfiz of Arab influence. The Roman statues and ceramics decorating the place are just as gorgeous.
How could I not like the Countess of Lebrija? She was the woman I would love to be if I had her money! She was an avid traveler and art collector and she actually rescued big part of the artefacts and mosaics from the Roman city of Italica (close to Seville).
Granted, she rescued these mosaics to decorate her own house and some people might not see this with kind eyes, but after checking out her palace, I can attest that she did a pretty good job placing everything in an impeccable order and mixing the Mudejar style of the palace with the Roman style.
Also noteworthy are the tiles that decorate the walls... They are incredibly beautiful, while keeping some of the same patterns used in the Royal Alcazar and Casa de Pilatos. And the staircase is out of this world!
The upper floor can be visited only with the guided tour. It is decorated with furniture and paintings the Countess of Lebrija brought from her travels and while the rooms are very nicely decorated, they lack the historical value of the mosaics and other archaeological items found downstairs. However, they are very much worth the visit, especially if you, like me, are into palaces and old furniture. Or, maybe the man at the entrance was right, girls like the upper part more than the guys.
- 10 Places You Must Visit In Spain
Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world. And while a whooping 60% of the tourists flock to Catalonia, Canary Islands and Balearic Islands, Spain has so much more to offer than sun kissed beaches and wild parties. From world-class...
- Seville. Casa De Pilatos And Its Amazing Gardens
It is difficult to understand why Casa de Pilatos from Seville is called a house and not a palace. With 500 years of history behind it and some amazing flower gardens, this is one of the most beautiful and intriguing havens in Seville. Casa de Pilatos...
- Seville. The Astonishing Royal Alcazar Palace & Gardens
The Royal Alcazar of Seville is a place to fall in love with and one of the top attractions in Seville. Originally a Moorish fortress ('alcazar' basically means fortified castle), it is now a huge royal palace with some of the most...
- Hotel Corral Del Rey, Seville. A Warm Welcome In A 17th Century Palace
Seville is one of those cities where you must get lost on purpose in order to fully embrace it's charms. And it is on the winding, cobbled streets of its historical center where you will find so many hidden gems, including the amazing luxury boutique...
- Enjoying The Sunset From A Boat On Guadalquivir River In Seville
On out second day in Seville, we visited the largest cathedral in the world and the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija. I'm a big fan of river cruises and my husband seems to enjoy them more and more by the day. He was basically sold after our...