.. Jalbum 8.5 slides/IMG_1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 The entrance to the Palacio de Lebrija on calle Cuna. From the street you wouldn't guess this was the entrance to a palace. The entrance to the Palacio de Lebrija on calle Cuna. From the street you wouldn't guess this was the entrance to a palace. slides/IMG_1.jpg slides/IMG_3373.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Upon walking in you come to the main patio, a mix of many styles. Here you notice the Mudejar style arches plus the Roman mosaic floor. Upon walking in you come to the main patio, a mix of many styles. Here you notice the Mudejar style arches plus the Roman mosaic floor. slides/IMG_3373.JPG slides/IMG_3374.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 I took many photos of this - a mosaic from the nearby ruins of Italica. I took many photos of this - a mosaic from the nearby ruins of Italica. slides/IMG_3374.JPG slides/IMG_3379.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Another view of the floor in the patio. Another view of the floor in the patio. slides/IMG_3379.JPG slides/IMG_3380.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 The arches and mosaic blend surprisingly well. The arches and mosaic blend surprisingly well. slides/IMG_3380.JPG slides/IMG_3381.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Statue in the patio. Statue in the patio. slides/IMG_3381.JPG slides/IMG_3382.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 A close up which shows better color of the main mosaic. A close up which shows better color of the main mosaic. slides/IMG_3382.JPG slides/IMG_3387.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Another blend of styles - Spanish tile and a mosaic floor. This floor you can actually walk over, which is a rare thing to do with a Roman mosaic. The bannister is from a church outside of Seville. Another blend of styles - Spanish tile and a mosaic floor. This floor you can actually walk over, which is a rare thing to do with a Roman mosaic. The bannister is from a church outside of Seville. slides/IMG_3387.JPG slides/IMG_3390.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Interesting marble floor... Interesting marble floor... slides/IMG_3390.JPG slides/IMG_3392.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Just off the main patio we see many mosaics on the floor and walls. Some may have the opinion that these were taken by a rich person from an historical site for their own use. In saving these in the early 1900's, many techniques were learned about moving, preserving and protecting mosaics. Thanks to the Duchess of Lebrija these survived. Just off the main patio we see many mosaics on the floor and walls. Some may have the opinion that these were taken by a rich person from an historical site for their own use. In saving these in the early 1900's, many techniques were learned about moving, preserving and protecting mosaics. Thanks to the Duchess of Lebrija these survived. slides/IMG_3392.JPG slides/IMG_3399.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Another close up. Another close up. slides/IMG_3399.JPG slides/IMG_3401.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Inside one of the display rooms, another floor we were able to walk over... Inside one of the display rooms, another floor we were able to walk over... slides/IMG_3401.JPG slides/IMG_3408.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 A more typical Andalusian style as we enter towards the patio. A more typical Andalusian style as we enter towards the patio. slides/IMG_3408.JPG slides/IMG_3412.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 The summer kitchen, which is cooler in the hot months of June, July and August. The summer kitchen, which is cooler in the hot months of June, July and August. slides/IMG_3412.JPG slides/IMG_3415.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 A hand-painted tile in the patio. A hand-painted tile in the patio. slides/IMG_3415.JPG slides/IMG_3417.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 One of the smaller patios. One of the smaller patios. slides/IMG_3417.JPG slides/IMG_3419.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 I don't know what this was, but I liked it... I don't know what this was, but I liked it... slides/IMG_3419.JPG slides/IMG_3426.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 This ceiling was part of a former church in a small town outside of Seville. This ceiling was part of a former church in a small town outside of Seville. slides/IMG_3426.JPG slides/IMG_3427.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 We are now upstairs, which requires an additional entrance fee. (You can choose to visit just the downstairs or both floors when you pay for your tickets). We are now upstairs, which requires an additional entrance fee. (You can choose to visit just the downstairs or both floors when you pay for your tickets). slides/IMG_3427.JPG slides/IMG_3429.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Inside one of the smaller living rooms off the main room we just saw. Each room has it's own theme, or a mix of themes, thus each is distinct. Inside one of the smaller living rooms off the main room we just saw. Each room has it's own theme, or a mix of themes, thus each is distinct. slides/IMG_3429.JPG slides/IMG_3430.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 An example of some of the interesting pieces which were collected. An example of some of the interesting pieces which were collected. slides/IMG_3430.JPG slides/IMG_3433.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 If I remember correctly this chair was made from a bed. If I remember correctly this chair was made from a bed. slides/IMG_3433.JPG slides/IMG_3434.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 The study off the main "green room". The study off the main "green room". slides/IMG_3434.JPG slides/IMG_3435.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Weaponry from times past. Weaponry from times past. slides/IMG_3435.JPG slides/IMG_3437.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 It was very dark, but this is the Moroccan room, which was a popular place to drink tea and smoke. It was very dark, but this is the Moroccan room, which was a popular place to drink tea and smoke. slides/IMG_3437.JPG slides/IMG_3446.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 We make our way to the library, which has an extensive collection of family records. We make our way to the library, which has an extensive collection of family records. slides/IMG_3446.JPG slides/IMG_3448.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 A better look at the library in the Palacio de Lebrija. A better look at the library in the Palacio de Lebrija. slides/IMG_3448.JPG slides/IMG_3449.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 There is something interesting to look at in every corner of the house. This hangs over the dorrway to the main green room. There is something interesting to look at in every corner of the house. This hangs over the dorrway to the main green room. slides/IMG_3449.JPG slides/IMG_3451.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 As we leave, one more photo of the green room. As we leave, one more photo of the green room. slides/IMG_3451.JPG slides/IMG_3452.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Ok, one more. After all, it is the color of Betis. Ok, one more. After all, it is the color of Betis. slides/IMG_3452.JPG slides/IMG_3455.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 I get to use the macro function on my camera - this is a very small detail of a chest. I get to use the macro function on my camera - this is a very small detail of a chest. slides/IMG_3455.JPG slides/IMG_3458.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 The hallway wraps around the central patio and is of course filled with paintings and furniture collected over many years. The hallway wraps around the central patio and is of course filled with paintings and furniture collected over many years. slides/IMG_3458.JPG slides/IMG_3459.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 The house has its own chapel. The house has its own chapel. slides/IMG_3459.JPG slides/IMG_3464.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Another living room. Another living room. slides/IMG_3464.JPG slides/IMG_3468.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 The formal dining room. You can rent this room for private dinners. The formal dining room. You can rent this room for private dinners. slides/IMG_3468.JPG slides/IMG_3469.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 The fireplace and mantle in the dining room. The fireplace and mantle in the dining room. slides/IMG_3469.JPG slides/IMG_3471.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 The patio in Palacio de Lebrija with a view of the roman mosaic from above - this is the best view. There is an extensive collection of mosaics from Italica in the Palace. The patio in Palacio de Lebrija with a view of the roman mosaic from above - this is the best view. There is an extensive collection of mosaics from Italica in the Palace. slides/IMG_3471.JPG slides/IMG_3475.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 The banister and steps leading to the second floor. The banister and steps leading to the second floor. slides/IMG_3475.JPG slides/IMG_3477.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Mosaic at the foot of the stairs. Mosaic at the foot of the stairs. slides/IMG_3477.JPG slides/IMG_3480.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Detail of mosaic Detail of mosaic slides/IMG_3480.JPG slides/IMG_3483.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Part of a wood bench in the main patio. Part of a wood bench in the main patio. slides/IMG_3483.JPG slides/IMG_3489.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Intricate carving typical of the Mudejar style. Intricate carving typical of the Mudejar style. slides/IMG_3489.JPG slides/IMG_3490.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:44:37 +0200 Entry way, as we leave the Palacio de Lebrijas. The glass portion of the roof shows the carpet in the second floor green room. Entry way, as we leave the Palacio de Lebrijas. The glass portion of the roof shows the carpet in the second floor green room. slides/IMG_3490.JPG