Seville - always on the move

(Photo: Bénedicte Salzes)

The Andalusian staples of tapas and flamenco are metaphors for a city that is always on the move, without sacrificing its traditions.

PICTURES Photos: Santa Cruz life-size in Seville

Photos: Santa Cruz life-size in Seville

The district of Santa Cruz in the old centre is like a miniature Spain colourfully displayed by the numerous rare buildings of such imposing beauty. A genuine museum of Hispanic folklore

by bénédicte salzes @ // 10/06/08

photography, flamenco, tourism, photogallery, seville, photo

FEATURE Flamenco – Andalusia’s jazz

Flamenco – Andalusia’s jazz

Flamenco is on a roll. Shows tour all over Europe and hundreds of people travel to Seville in the hope of establishing themselves as professional dancers. But on the dance floor, the native Andalusians are holding onto their tradition and are reticent to share their heritage with outsiders.

by Julie Gonce @ // 10/06/08

seville, dance, europe on the ground, flamenco

INVESTIGATION Seville will have its mosque back

Seville will have its mosque back

By 2010, the new mosque in the Cartuja 93 district will be completed. Seen by the administration as a “constitutional duty”, but for others as a “non-Sevillian” project , its construction is sure to provoke heated debate.

by Francesca Barca @ // 10/06/08

seville, islam, europe on the ground

FEATURE Las Tres Mil: The last oasis of nomadic life

Las Tres Mil: The last oasis of nomadic life


by natalie lazar @ // 10/06/08

poverty

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