блог The City Council of Seville

[caption id="attachment_463" align="alignleft" width="300"] The City Council of Seville[/caption] One of the architectural works of our city, perhaps one of the oldest in modern times, is undoubtedly the City Hall Building. Our hotel in the center of Seville is just one step of this magnificent building.Its construction began in the fifteenth century, thanks to the events of that time, the recent discovery of America, the relevant importance and wealth that was acquiring the Andalusian capital. In 1560 it was decided to place this wonderful building in the Plaza de San Francisco, which was a central and commercial in its construction, it breaks with the tradition of building using brick and stone used for its construction. Which serves to create ornaments and icons contained in its facade. During construction, underwent many architects working on it, from Diego de Riaño who in 1526 began work to master builder Juan Sanchez. As a detail of the facade, the reliefs are there in this great work of architecture, are the emblems that refer to justice, harmony and good governance, with figures linked to the city, from its founder Hercules, the Emperor Julius Caesar and the Emperor Charles who made Seville the capital of his empire. It has two plants which are full of important artistic treasures and historical significance, including the "banner" of the city, old masters paintings and glassworks and other works. Seville City Council can be categorized as a cultural interest, and declared World Heritage in 1931. The tours of the City Council of Seville, are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 13:30 hours and tickets range in price, as they can be guided or unguided.