блог Elvira de Ayala in Seville

The popular Plaza of Doña Elvira is one of the most charming places of the Barrio de Santa Cruz de Sevilla and a must for anyone visiting its streets and squares reference. It takes its name being Doña Elvira de Ayala, the heir of his father, the famous Chancellor Don Pero López de Ayala, who received from Henry III ancient mosque and Jewish property. Converted into Corral of Comedies, it premiered his works Don Miguel de Cervantes.

 The Plaza of Doña Elvira

The Plaza of Doña Elvira, elegant tiles and orange trees and a fountain and flowerbeds seats bricks and tiles, once used as Comedy Corral, this square is rumored that he was born the impossible love of Don Juan Tenorio, the mythical Doña Inés de Ulloa, at least that's what it says one of the tiles that are in the square. A charm exclusively pedestrian contribute their character, and a carefully layered access central parterres, benches, fountain and orange that develops in the central area. Moreover, the square is surrounded by buildings marked Seville flavor and they are located in restaurants, terraces and shops of souvenirs and crafts.