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Autumn has come in perfect timing for this flower theme DIY. This season is perfect to collect all the falling leaves and the colourful flowers that Mother Nature is giving us to get inspired for creating a very unique masterpiece.  Easy as usual, to assure this job, you’ll need only 3 ingredients : creativity, few supplies and the time to take a walk into the wild. Here we are again: time to DIY . source: https://www.instagram.com/bonnyv.art/ source: https://www.instagram.com/bonnyv.art/ SUPPLIES - a double glass frame (like  THIS  or   THIS ) - glue stick - all the dried and pressed flowers and leaves that you like source: https://www.instagram.com/bonnyv.art/ source: https://www.instagram.com/bonnyv.art/ DIRECTIONS   - Press the flowers and leaves that you like in a heavy book.  Use only half of the book to insert the flowers.  Leave the unused half as wheigt to better dry and flatten your flowers.  - Add extra weight ...
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Sevilla Travel Guide




Sevilla, me gustas tu.


I heard about this city few years ago when I first saw some pictures that a friend of mine posted about the city. 

I don’t know if it was for the colourful architecture or for the exotic ambiance but it was love at first sight!

Sevilla, the Andalusian city, called me and I had to answer….so in a mid September morning I flew in from Bari Airport. 

My visit lasted 3 days and it was enough to get the full experience.


"3XMe" door and I love it! Here is all about stunning doors, patios and fountains...




WHAT TO (ABSOLUTELY) SEE

Visiting The Real Alcazar you are gonna dive into surreal colonial athmospheres. Don’t miss the Alcazar Gardens.

Plaza de Espana with it’s beautiful tiles and it's little boats on the water it remembers a small Venice.

Do you want to takes photos to remeber for a lifetimes? Go there ;)

The Metropol Parasol is where the modern takes place on the ancient. You will benefit of an amazing bird's view of the entire city.

Plaza de Toros is a must-see (if you are into bull fighting but also if, like me, you are not*), it is almost a spanish cliché with the Corrida vibes, the red, white and yellow walls…time seems to have stopped! 

 *I want to spend a couple of words about visiting places like this one. You can agree and you can like the Corrida thing or not but I belive in the importance of visiting  historical places like this in order to be able to learn and to improve the world that we live in from the cruelty traditions of the past.
View of the Real Alcazar Gardens



Metropol Parasol Rooftop


Real Alcazar Thermae 


Sun-kissed in Plaza de España


I have a picture for every single fountain...but I am kind enough not showing you all of them ;)









Doors here are so old fashoned, the materials authentic, the coulours of the walls sooo deep that everything seems insane!


Fountain, pots and Mediterranean plants: the ingredients to transform a random picture in a surreal one


Acting foolish in Plaza de Toros. 



Some rest is needed...Sevillan days are quite intense! 


WHERE TO STAY

Hostal Lis is the accomodation that I have chosen. 
In perfect andalusian style, I adored his tiles and of course his patio.
Hostal Lis Patio

Due to his strategic position, a few steps away from the Metropol Parasol, it is the right choice if you want to explore the city by walking. Plus it has a good value for the rate.

Consider also this one and this other one where you can fully breathe the andalusian athmosphere.

If you are in search of a higher level of comfort have a look at the Alfonso XIII Hotel where, by the way, you can also step by to have a drink in his stunning courtyard. Speaking of, let's see... 
...WHERE TO EAT & DRINK

 Pelayo Bar was, for sure, my favorite restaurant for this trip...Relay on staff for any advice. Try their knife cut Jamon Patanegra.

 El Rinconcillo is the oldest bar in Sevilla so make sure to stop here to feel the magic of this unique place and to eat some Tapas. 

 Have dinner at El Pinton...book a table to make sure to eat in their faboulous patio and order their Sangria...it's delicious.

 Go to El Garlochì, mentioned also on the Lonely Planet for its design (so bizarre), to drink a cerveza.

Last but not least, have a seat at La Carboneria, popular among locals. There you can watch a free Flamenco show (in Sevilla this is usually a paid attraction) and you'll experience the "real" Sevilla kind of night. 

 Buuuut I have to say that the food is not a priority here... so make sure to eat before you go and once in there order just some snacks. 
Pelayo Bar

Un cafecito before setting off again

Jamon and Sangria at La Carboneria


Art at El Garlochì

El Rinconcillo

TIPS

 Visit Las Duenas if you have some time left...It is a ancient casa or palacio that fully reflects the Sevilla vibes (it's a small version of the Real Alcazar). It's worth it.

 Andalucia is a really warm region so I strongly suggest you to plan your visit from September and up to Mai, avoiding the summertime.

 Before leaving this city remember to buy some Patanegra Jamon and some characteristic fan as souvenirs.
Sevillan Details


Flamenco Dresses and more Sevillan sights


Sevillans on the street


Do you guys find this post useful? Do you have other Sevilla tips? 


View of the Alcazar Gardens...the best view is always a shared view...
Thanks for the fun, girls!


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