cathedral inside .. Jalbum 8.5 IMG_2200 slides/IMG_2200.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Ceailing. To the right you can see some work being done on one of the main supports. This is a long, corrective process to stabilize a few supports. Ceailing. To the right you can see some work being done on one of the main supports. This is a long, corrective process to stabilize a few supports. slides/IMG_2200.JPG IMG_2202 slides/IMG_2202.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 slides/IMG_2202.JPG IMG_2204 slides/IMG_2204.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 The man portion of the Cathedral is a good place to contemplate the size of the building. The man portion of the Cathedral is a good place to contemplate the size of the building. slides/IMG_2204.JPG IMG_2206 slides/IMG_2206.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Wooden relief. Wooden relief. slides/IMG_2206.JPG IMG_2211 slides/IMG_2211.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Sometimes it's hard to take a photo without someone walking in front of you! Sometimes it's hard to take a photo without someone walking in front of you! slides/IMG_2211.JPG IMG_2214 slides/IMG_2214.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Light streams in through a stained-glass window which faces Avenida Constitucion. Light streams in through a stained-glass window which faces Avenida Constitucion. slides/IMG_2214.JPG IMG_2217 slides/IMG_2217.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 High ceilings and the church organ take up much of the central portion of the Cathedral. High ceilings and the church organ take up much of the central portion of the Cathedral. slides/IMG_2217.JPG IMG_2218 slides/IMG_2218.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 One of many stained-glass works in the Cathedral of Seville. One of many stained-glass works in the Cathedral of Seville. slides/IMG_2218.JPG IMG_2219 slides/IMG_2219.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Tomb Tomb slides/IMG_2219.JPG IMG_2221 slides/IMG_2221.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Vaulted ceilings close to the main entrance. Vaulted ceilings close to the main entrance. slides/IMG_2221.JPG IMG_2225 slides/IMG_2225.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 The full view of the organ in the Cathedral. The full view of the organ in the Cathedral. slides/IMG_2225.JPG IMG_2231 slides/IMG_2231.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 View upwards of one of the largest church organs I have seen. View upwards of one of the largest church organs I have seen. slides/IMG_2231.JPG IMG_2239 slides/IMG_2239.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 The choro... The choro... slides/IMG_2239.JPG IMG_2242 slides/IMG_2242.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Here lies Columbus...or does he? Tests are half way through, and so far there is no reason to rule out Seville as his final resting place. Here lies Columbus...or does he? Tests are half way through, and so far there is no reason to rule out Seville as his final resting place. slides/IMG_2242.JPG IMG_2249 slides/IMG_2249.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 The final resting place of many religious and other important figures in Seville is the Cathedral. The final resting place of many religious and other important figures in Seville is the Cathedral. slides/IMG_2249.JPG IMG_2252 slides/IMG_2252.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Gothic ceiling inside the main hall of the Cathedral. Gothic ceiling inside the main hall of the Cathedral. slides/IMG_2252.JPG IMG_2260 slides/IMG_2260.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 A small amount of natural light enters into one of the rooms. In some parts of the cathedral is is quite dark, although this helps better preserve some of the works of art. A small amount of natural light enters into one of the rooms. In some parts of the cathedral is is quite dark, although this helps better preserve some of the works of art. slides/IMG_2260.JPG IMG_2261 slides/IMG_2261.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Amazed by the scale of things... Amazed by the scale of things... slides/IMG_2261.JPG IMG_2264 slides/IMG_2264.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 A very ornate (and blurry - sorry!) column. These photos are older, and soon I would buy a newer camera. A very ornate (and blurry - sorry!) column. These photos are older, and soon I would buy a newer camera. slides/IMG_2264.JPG IMG_2265 slides/IMG_2265.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 "La custodia", the centerpiece during the Corpus Cristi procession. "La custodia", the centerpiece during the Corpus Cristi procession. slides/IMG_2265.JPG IMG_2270 slides/IMG_2270.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Enclosed patio in the Cathedral. One of my favorite spots. Enclosed patio in the Cathedral. One of my favorite spots. slides/IMG_2270.JPG IMG_2273 slides/IMG_2273.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Ceiling in one of the chambers of the Cathedral. Ceiling in one of the chambers of the Cathedral. slides/IMG_2273.JPG IMG_2278 slides/IMG_2278.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 A view of the oval shaped ceiling. A view of the oval shaped ceiling. slides/IMG_2278.JPG IMG_2279 slides/IMG_2279.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Inside one of the chambers in the Cathedral. I need to study some, because I can't remember the name of this room. Inside one of the chambers in the Cathedral. I need to study some, because I can't remember the name of this room. slides/IMG_2279.JPG IMG_2286 slides/IMG_2286.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Center of the photo is the swimming pool and roof-terrace of Hotel Doña Maria. This is a good place for a drink at night while enjoying a view of the Cathedral. Center of the photo is the swimming pool and roof-terrace of Hotel Doña Maria. This is a good place for a drink at night while enjoying a view of the Cathedral. slides/IMG_2286.JPG IMG_2298 slides/IMG_2298.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 View from the Giralda towards the 1992 Expo grounds. Iglesia Salvador is the church to the right, before the renovation started. Also visible are the two new bridges: the arc-shape is La Barqueta and the taller, slanted figure to the far right is the Puente del Alamillo. View from the Giralda towards the 1992 Expo grounds. Iglesia Salvador is the church to the right, before the renovation started. Also visible are the two new bridges: the arc-shape is La Barqueta and the taller, slanted figure to the far right is the Puente del Alamillo. slides/IMG_2298.JPG IMG_2303 slides/IMG_2303.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 Below is the Patio de Naranjos, one of the preserved portions of the mosque which was once located where the Cathedral now stands. Below is the Patio de Naranjos, one of the preserved portions of the mosque which was once located where the Cathedral now stands. slides/IMG_2303.JPG IMG_2306 slides/IMG_2306.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 View of the Cathedral towards the river. View of the Cathedral towards the river. slides/IMG_2306.JPG IMG_2310 slides/IMG_2310.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 View of the Alcazar from above. View of the Alcazar from above. slides/IMG_2310.JPG IMG_2313 slides/IMG_2313.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 As we make our way up the stairs, or rather ramps, of the Giralda there are plenty of stops to see the view. As we make our way up the stairs, or rather ramps, of the Giralda there are plenty of stops to see the view. slides/IMG_2313.JPG IMG_2322 slides/IMG_2322.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:27:05 +0200 View of Plaza del Triunfo and the Alcazar walls from the Giralda. View of Plaza del Triunfo and the Alcazar walls from the Giralda. slides/IMG_2322.JPG