La Alameda de Hércules

In the center of Sevilla is the Alameda de Hercules, watched over by Hercules, founder of the city, and Caesar, the governor, standing since 1574 atop these Roman columns. Now a trendy hot spot for the young and hip, the park is full of tapas bars, and flamenco peñas; it was seedy and run-down when I visited in 2002, and I was advised not to walk there. But I did, of course.
© John Farnsworth 2008