expo .. Jalbum 8.5 IMG_3869 slides/IMG_3869.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Puente del Alamillo designed by Calatrava. Behind it is the Olympic Stadium. Puente del Alamillo designed by Calatrava. Behind it is the Olympic Stadium. slides/IMG_3869.JPG IMG_5265 slides/IMG_5265.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 La Barqueta bridge. La Barqueta bridge. slides/IMG_5265.JPG IMG_5269 slides/IMG_5269.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 La Barqueta bridge. This is the main entrance to the expo grounds now. La Barqueta bridge. This is the main entrance to the expo grounds now. slides/IMG_5269.JPG IMG_5275 slides/IMG_5275.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Puente del Alamillo. Puente del Alamillo. slides/IMG_5275.JPG IMG_5282 slides/IMG_5282.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 To the left, Hotel Barcelo, a five star hotel which is really not very centrally located. In the middle is Teatro Central, a new theatre which holds many types of performances. To the right is the Puente del Alamillo. To the left, Hotel Barcelo, a five star hotel which is really not very centrally located. In the middle is Teatro Central, a new theatre which holds many types of performances. To the right is the Puente del Alamillo. slides/IMG_5282.JPG IMG_5284 slides/IMG_5284.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 The building is falling! A view as we cross the bridge. The building is falling! A view as we cross the bridge. slides/IMG_5284.JPG IMG_5286 slides/IMG_5286.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Pavilion which now holds Radio y Teleision Espanola, as well as Canal Sur offices. Pavilion which now holds Radio y Teleision Espanola, as well as Canal Sur offices. slides/IMG_5286.JPG IMG_5287 slides/IMG_5287.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 This is on the edge of Isla Magica, a theme park. This is on the edge of Isla Magica, a theme park. slides/IMG_5287.JPG IMG_5290 slides/IMG_5290.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Ahhh, yes, Cruzcampo. Ahhh, yes, Cruzcampo. slides/IMG_5290.JPG IMG_5291 slides/IMG_5291.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Entering the grounds. Two (almost out of the picture) things have new purposes. Just to the right is Isla Magica, a theme park. To the left is Antique, on the Seville's most trendy discotecas. Entering the grounds. Two (almost out of the picture) things have new purposes. Just to the right is Isla Magica, a theme park. To the left is Antique, on the Seville's most trendy discotecas. slides/IMG_5291.JPG IMG_5293 slides/IMG_5293.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Waiting to be reused... Waiting to be reused... slides/IMG_5293.JPG IMG_5294 slides/IMG_5294.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Fountains with the Palenque, a concert hall, in the background. Fountains with the Palenque, a concert hall, in the background. slides/IMG_5294.JPG IMG_5295 slides/IMG_5295.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 State of disrepair for some things... State of disrepair for some things... slides/IMG_5295.JPG IMG_5296 slides/IMG_5296.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 The fountains are still going. This is close to El Palenque, a venue for concerts which is one of the current attractions on the expo grounds. The fountains are still going. This is close to El Palenque, a venue for concerts which is one of the current attractions on the expo grounds. slides/IMG_5296.JPG IMG_5298 slides/IMG_5298.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Now an office building. Now an office building. slides/IMG_5298.JPG IMG_5299 slides/IMG_5299.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Austrian pavilion Austrian pavilion slides/IMG_5299.JPG IMG_5301 slides/IMG_5301.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Austrian pavilion. Austrian pavilion. slides/IMG_5301.JPG IMG_5304 slides/IMG_5304.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Austrian pavilion - now a museum. Austrian pavilion - now a museum. slides/IMG_5304.JPG IMG_5306 slides/IMG_5306.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 slides/IMG_5306.JPG IMG_5309 slides/IMG_5309.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 ummm...it was easier to just wall this in. ummm...it was easier to just wall this in. slides/IMG_5309.JPG IMG_5310 slides/IMG_5310.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Sculpture Sculpture slides/IMG_5310.JPG IMG_5313 slides/IMG_5313.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Some "black holes", where pavilions were taken down but nothing has yet been built. Some "black holes", where pavilions were taken down but nothing has yet been built. slides/IMG_5313.JPG IMG_5315 slides/IMG_5315.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 slides/IMG_5315.JPG IMG_5318 slides/IMG_5318.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Another Expo '92 stamped item... Another Expo '92 stamped item... slides/IMG_5318.JPG IMG_5320 slides/IMG_5320.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 some things need replacing... some things need replacing... slides/IMG_5320.JPG IMG_5322 slides/IMG_5322.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 slides/IMG_5322.JPG IMG_5323 slides/IMG_5323.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Construction is under way in many parts, to turn the expo grounds into a technlogy park. Construction is under way in many parts, to turn the expo grounds into a technlogy park. slides/IMG_5323.JPG IMG_5325 slides/IMG_5325.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Japanese pavilion Japanese pavilion slides/IMG_5325.JPG IMG_5326 slides/IMG_5326.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 During the expo this had water streaming off of it. It helped keep people cool in the summer! During the expo this had water streaming off of it. It helped keep people cool in the summer! slides/IMG_5326.JPG IMG_5330 slides/IMG_5330.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Japanese pavilion Japanese pavilion slides/IMG_5330.JPG IMG_5332 slides/IMG_5332.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Japanese pavilion. Japanese pavilion. slides/IMG_5332.JPG IMG_5337 slides/IMG_5337.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Austrian pavilion. Austrian pavilion. slides/IMG_5337.JPG IMG_5339 slides/IMG_5339.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Another abandoned pavilion. Another abandoned pavilion. slides/IMG_5339.JPG IMG_5340 slides/IMG_5340.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 I believe this was the Austrian pavilion. Now site of the Energy Museum, an interesting visit for children. I believe this was the Austrian pavilion. Now site of the Energy Museum, an interesting visit for children. slides/IMG_5340.JPG IMG_5343 slides/IMG_5343.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 slides/IMG_5343.JPG IMG_5344 slides/IMG_5344.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 As you can see the roads are often empty. This makes for a good place to ride a bike! As you can see the roads are often empty. This makes for a good place to ride a bike! slides/IMG_5344.JPG IMG_5347 slides/IMG_5347.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 slides/IMG_5347.JPG IMG_5350 slides/IMG_5350.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 The Moroccan pavilion is still used and interesting to see, even from afar. The Moroccan pavilion is still used and interesting to see, even from afar. slides/IMG_5350.JPG IMG_5351 slides/IMG_5351.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Expo '92... Expo '92... slides/IMG_5351.JPG IMG_5352 slides/IMG_5352.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 slides/IMG_5352.JPG IMG_5354 slides/IMG_5354.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Sadly the fate of many of the pavilions is abandonment. Sadly the fate of many of the pavilions is abandonment. slides/IMG_5354.JPG IMG_5366 slides/IMG_5366.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Crossing a pedestrian bridge which is seldom used now. A tour boat makes its way towards the Barqueta and Alamillo bridges. Crossing a pedestrian bridge which is seldom used now. A tour boat makes its way towards the Barqueta and Alamillo bridges. slides/IMG_5366.JPG IMG_5371 slides/IMG_5371.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Main entrance to la Cartuja, which was on the island many, many years before the Expo was. Main entrance to la Cartuja, which was on the island many, many years before the Expo was. slides/IMG_5371.JPG IMG_5374 slides/IMG_5374.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Monasterio La Cartuja Monasterio La Cartuja slides/IMG_5374.JPG IMG_5375 slides/IMG_5375.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 Expo '92 is stamped everywhere...this one on a light post. Expo '92 is stamped everywhere...this one on a light post. slides/IMG_5375.JPG IMG_5376 slides/IMG_5376.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 slides/IMG_5376.JPG IMG_5379 slides/IMG_5379.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 slides/IMG_5379.JPG IMG_5380 slides/IMG_5380.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 slides/IMG_5380.JPG IMG_5382 slides/IMG_5382.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:32:12 +0200 slides/IMG_5382.JPG