parque-maria-luisa .. Jalbum 8.5 010_10 slides/010_10.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 A satutue in tribute to Becquer representing three phases of love. A satutue in tribute to Becquer representing three phases of love. slides/010_10.jpg 014_14 slides/014_14.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 Flowers in bloom in late May. Flowers in bloom in late May. slides/014_14.jpg 016_16 slides/016_16.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 Flowers of course attract bees... Flowers of course attract bees... slides/016_16.jpg 019_19 slides/019_19.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 There is always time to wander through some of the carefully sculpted hedges. There is always time to wander through some of the carefully sculpted hedges. slides/019_19.jpg 021_21 slides/021_21.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 Carriage rides through the park are common. This one blocked a family photo. Carriage rides through the park are common. This one blocked a family photo. slides/021_21.jpg 024_24 slides/024_24.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 A new friend. A new friend. slides/024_24.jpg 204_4 slides/204_4.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 Several new friends. Once you begin feeding the pigeons it's hard to get rid of them. Several new friends. Once you begin feeding the pigeons it's hard to get rid of them. slides/204_4.jpg IMG_3359 slides/IMG_3359.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 The Plaza de Espana doesn't always look like this. The structure in the plaza was temporary, built for a snowboarding competition in Seville! The Plaza de Espana doesn't always look like this. The structure in the plaza was temporary, built for a snowboarding competition in Seville! slides/IMG_3359.JPG IMG_3361 slides/IMG_3361.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 Four-wheeled bikes lined up and ready to rent. Four-wheeled bikes lined up and ready to rent. slides/IMG_3361.JPG IMG_3362 slides/IMG_3362.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 This is ours, just before we take it out for a spin. This is ours, just before we take it out for a spin. slides/IMG_3362.JPG IMG_3364 slides/IMG_3364.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 The Plaza de Espana from the park. The Plaza de Espana from the park. slides/IMG_3364.JPG IMG_3368 slides/IMG_3368.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 Bird lovers will enjoy the section dedicated to a few good birds... Bird lovers will enjoy the section dedicated to a few good birds... slides/IMG_3368.JPG IMG_3370 slides/IMG_3370.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 Steps leading to the bridge and the Isla de los Pajaros. Steps leading to the bridge and the Isla de los Pajaros. slides/IMG_3370.JPG IMG_3373 slides/IMG_3373.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 The bridge to the Isla de los Pajaros, or Bird Island! The bridge to the Isla de los Pajaros, or Bird Island! slides/IMG_3373.JPG IMG_3375 slides/IMG_3375.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 A small pagoda on the Isla de los Pajaros, or Bird Island. There are ducks, peacocks and a few other species of birds which call this their home. A small pagoda on the Isla de los Pajaros, or Bird Island. There are ducks, peacocks and a few other species of birds which call this their home. slides/IMG_3375.JPG IMG_3379 slides/IMG_3379.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 An example of the detailed cermic work throughout the park. An example of the detailed cermic work throughout the park. slides/IMG_3379.JPG IMG_3380 slides/IMG_3380.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 One of several fountains in the park. This lies between Plaza de Espana and Plaza de America as you walk through the central portion of the gardens. One of several fountains in the park. This lies between Plaza de Espana and Plaza de America as you walk through the central portion of the gardens. slides/IMG_3380.JPG IMG_3383 slides/IMG_3383.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 Park name and always present No8do, symbol of the city. Park name and always present No8do, symbol of the city. slides/IMG_3383.JPG IMG_3386 slides/IMG_3386.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 A fountain in Plaza de America. A fountain in Plaza de America. slides/IMG_3386.JPG IMG_3387 slides/IMG_3387.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 Feeding the pigeons is one of the main attractions for children visiting the park. Feeding the pigeons is one of the main attractions for children visiting the park. slides/IMG_3387.JPG IMG_3389 slides/IMG_3389.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 Sun dial in the Plaza de America. Sun dial in the Plaza de America. slides/IMG_3389.JPG IMG_3390 slides/IMG_3390.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 The Mudejar Pavilion. Most of the horse carriage rides will take you through the park to see these sights. The Mudejar Pavilion. Most of the horse carriage rides will take you through the park to see these sights. slides/IMG_3390.JPG IMG_3393 slides/IMG_3393.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 The building was once the Mudejar Pavilion, designed by ANibal Gonzalez for the 1929 Ibero-American Expo. It now holds the collections of the Museum of Arts and Popular Customs. Just recently the city turned down an offer from a large hotel chain to convert this into a 5 star hotel. The building was once the Mudejar Pavilion, designed by ANibal Gonzalez for the 1929 Ibero-American Expo. It now holds the collections of the Museum of Arts and Popular Customs. Just recently the city turned down an offer from a large hotel chain to convert this into a 5 star hotel. slides/IMG_3393.JPG IMG_3399 slides/IMG_3399.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 The four-wheeled bikes are very popular. You can rent them for 30 minutes to an hour. The four-wheeled bikes are very popular. You can rent them for 30 minutes to an hour. slides/IMG_3399.JPG IMG_3401 slides/IMG_3401.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 The Archaeology Museum is in the Plaza de America. The building was designed by Anibal Gonzalez. The Archaeology Museum is in the Plaza de America. The building was designed by Anibal Gonzalez. slides/IMG_3401.JPG IMG_3544 slides/IMG_3544.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 slides/IMG_3544.JPG IMG_3545 slides/IMG_3545.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 slides/IMG_3545.JPG IMG_3549 slides/IMG_3549.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:45:15 +0200 slides/IMG_3549.JPG