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The Giralda, Seville

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Aug 082008
 

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The Giralda, Seville
The Giralda is the of the in Seville, Spain, one of the largest and an outstanding example of the Gothic and Baroque . The tower’s first two-thirds is a former minaret which, when built, was the at 97.5 m (320 ft) in height. It was one of the most important symbols in the . Seville .

The Giralda, Seville GPS coordinates: 37° 23′ 10.3″ N, 5° 59′ 32.7″ W

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Ferry Building, San Francisco

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Jul 132008
 

Ferry Building, San Francisco
The is a terminal for that travel across the and a shopping center located on The in San Francisco, California. On top of the building is a large , which can be seen from Market Street, a main thoroughfare of the city. Architecturally, the was modeled after the 12th century Giralda in Seville, Spain. During daylight, on every full and half-hour, the can be heard chiming portions of the Quarters. guides.
GPS travel coordinates: 37° 47′ 43.8″ N, 122° 23′ 37.32″ W

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Alcazar, Sevilla

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Apr 102008
 

Alcazar, Sevilla
The Alcazar of Seville (“Royal Alcazars of Seville”) is a royal palace in Seville, Spain. Originally a Moorish fort, the Alcazar has been expanded several times. The Almohades were the first to build a palace, called Al-Muwarak, on the site. Most of the modern Alcazar was built over Moorish ruins for King Pedro of Castile (also known as Pedro the Cruel) with construction beginning in 1364. Pedro used Moorish workers to build his palace giving it a distinctly Islamic design. The palace is one of the best remaining examples of mudejar architecture, a style under Christian rule in Spain but using Islamic architectural influence. Subsequent monarchs have added their own additions to the Alcazar. Charles V’s addition of gothic elements contrasts with the dominant Islamic style. Great tourist landmark and place for vacations trips.
GPS travel coordinates: 37° 23′ 2″ N, 5° 59′ 29″ W

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