http://www.flickr.com/photos/greatestpaka/tags/alc%C3%A1zarofseville/ Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:00:51 -0700 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:00:51 -0700 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1099/buddyicons/93984873@N00.jpg?1183058467#93984873@N00 http://www.flickr.com/photos/greatestpaka/tags/alc%C3%A1zarofseville/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/greatestpaka/6926627462/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/greatestpaka/">Greatest Paka Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/greatestpaka/6926627462/" title="The Gardens of Alcazar"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5331/6926627462_d92d4f3b62_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="The Gardens of Alcazar" /></a></p> <p>An entryway into the royal gardens of the Alcazar (los Reales Alcazares) in Seville, Spain. This expansive area is divided into a number of separate gardens some of which are terraced. They are laid out in a number of diverse styles, including French, Italian and Arab. The gardens bear names such as the Garden of the Dance, Garden of the Ladies and the Garden of the Prince.</p> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:00:51 -0700 2012-03-19T07:27:07-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Greatest Paka Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6926627462 The Gardens of Alcazar <p>An entryway into the royal gardens of the Alcazar (los Reales Alcazares) in Seville, Spain. This expansive area is divided into a number of separate gardens some of which are terraced. They are laid out in a number of diverse styles, including French, Italian and Arab. The gardens bear names such as the Garden of the Dance, Garden of the Ladies and the Garden of the Prince.</p> Greatest Paka Photography travel history garden spain terrace royal seville alcazar alcázarofseville losrealesalcazares gardenoftheladies gardenofthedance gardenoftheprince http://www.flickr.com/photos/greatestpaka/7028015469/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/greatestpaka/">Greatest Paka Photography</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/greatestpaka/7028015469/" title="Seville: The Gardens of The Royal Alcazar Palace"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7028015469_ed2702c2b3_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Seville: The Gardens of The Royal Alcazar Palace" /></a></p> <p>The gardens of the Real Alcázar Palace in Seville, Spain represent one of the greatest examples of royal Spanish palace grounds, and are possibly the oldest. They are the most original representation of a truly Hispanic style – the Mudejar – a Muslim artistic expression adapted to the Christian world. From their Moorish origins, they underwent continual transformations, especially during the Renaissance period and the reign of Philip III. The materials used, such as tiles, and many features, water channels, fountains, water spouts, etc. give them a special Moorish character.</p> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 16:01:55 -0700 2012-03-19T07:12:46-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (Greatest Paka Photography) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7028015469 Seville: The Gardens of The Royal Alcazar Palace <p>The gardens of the Real Alcázar Palace in Seville, Spain represent one of the greatest examples of royal Spanish palace grounds, and are possibly the oldest. They are the most original representation of a truly Hispanic style – the Mudejar – a Muslim artistic expression adapted to the Christian world. From their Moorish origins, they underwent continual transformations, especially during the Renaissance period and the reign of Philip III. The materials used, such as tiles, and many features, water channels, fountains, water spouts, etc. give them a special Moorish character.</p> Greatest Paka Photography pool tile spain palace seville arab alcazar moor mudejar alcázarofseville royalalcazarpalace