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Casa del Poeta is a Boutique Hotel located in the Barrio de Santa Cruz, in the heart of Seville, a charming hotel with a Sevillian patio. Get news from the hotel on its offered services, about Seville, places to visit and travel guides
Casa del Poeta Blog
2y ago
If youre soon coming to Seville and are looking for things to do, stick around and read this post because we have 5 ¨must do¨ plans that youll love.
San Luis de Los Franceses
This duo of monuments is comprised of the San Luis de los Franceses Church and Old novitiate and is located in the center of Seville. It is one of the jewels of the Baroquestyle in Seville; standing out thanks to its high concentration of symbolism as well as a combining of European baroque elements with traditional local forms. It was built between 1699 and 1731. The person in charge of its construction was the architec ..read more
Casa del Poeta Blog
3y ago
We are starting to see the light after this long path. Step by step we are returning to the normal life and at Casa del Poeta Hotel we are preparing our reopening soon, but always considering that our highest priority is to guarantee the security of our guests and our team. That is the reason why we are going to proceed to explain the phases and prevention measures to take to face the situation.
PREVENTION MEASURES HOTEL STAFF
The staff will be trained to act properly on the different tasks of the hotel. Also, everyone will have an individual kit with a face mask and hygiene gel that should b ..read more
Casa del Poeta Blog
3y ago
Seville is a city that “envelops and captivates its visitor with a mixture of beauty and feeling. Its monuments, for example, the imposing Gothic cathedral, epicenter of one of the most extensive old quarters in Europe, is the perfect setting for a city that enjoys the street like no other”. Says Lonely Planet, the prestigious travel guide publisher that has Seville as one of the best destinations in the world.
Its artistic wealth, its modernization, its gastronomy, its climate and sustainable transportation options, such as its bike lane network, are just some of the excuses to visit the ci ..read more
Casa del Poeta Blog
3y ago
Flamenco is a fundamental part of the history of a society: the Andalusian people. Flamenco is soul, it is a way of being, it is a way of expressing oneself before life, is music, voice, dance, poetry and feeling. It has become a popular art that crosses borders and is known all over the world.
The origins of Flamenco
Flamenco is a valuable treasure that according to some studies, comes from the Greeks, Christians and Muslims and it was weaving through the crossbreeding and the relationship between these cultures in the south of the Iberian Peninsula. In the late nineteenth century, the gypsy ..read more
Casa del Poeta Blog
3y ago
¿What means a Boutique Hotel?
This new concept was born in the 80’s in New York City, after looking for a new and different product; more exclusive and luxurious. These types of hotels are known for special boutique characteristics: have only a few rooms, all of them different to each other, showing singular characteristics of the building where they are located, which is normally on key points of the city and usually are old castles, house- palace, fortress, etc. Many of these boutique hotels have a singular beauty as they are themed, taking you back to another time or teaching you about diff ..read more
Casa del Poeta Blog
3y ago
Hello and welcome!
Today I would like to recommend you some hotels for a nice and pleasant stay. When we travelto an unknown city, one of the most important things to have in mind is where we’re going to stay, considering the most expendable things.
We could be hours or even days looking at the smallest details to decide which hotel to book.
Today I’m going to recommend some charming hotels, being 100% sure these are going to offer you a pleasant stay and an amazing experience.
Charming hotels in Spain Seville
In the neighborhood Santa Cruz, taking the first place, we can find La casa del po ..read more
Casa del Poeta Blog
3y ago
Seville “ las setas”
Seville “Las Setas “(Mushrooms) are one of the main attractions of the city. It is one of the most visited monuments, and according to a recent survey conducted by the Tourist Board, this space is arousing more interest than the Cathedral among tourists. As an architectural refurbishment, innovation and technological symbol, “Las Setas” are the world´s largest wooden made structure and they are located on the northern area of the old city, previously known as Encarnacion Square. Let´s find out a little more about this charming building.
Las setas de sevilla. Source: Jos ..read more
Casa del Poeta Blog
3y ago
There is always something new to discover in Seville, in summer and in winter as well. In our dear Seville, every corner has got its own charm, but there are also places where you can find a great concentration of art, namely the museums.
Here is a brief excursus about the most characteristic museums of the Andalusian capital.
MUSEO DE BELLAS ARTES
Undoubtedly, this is the most relevant museums of the city, being the second most important art gallery in Spain. It is located in the Plaza del Museo, where each Sunday takes place an exhibition of works of art by local artists, who put on sale the ..read more
Casa del Poeta Blog
3y ago
The palace houses of Seville represent a great opportunity to discover the unknown part of the city, but no less beautiful. These buildings full of art and surprises are testimony to a time when Seville was a great center of attraction for the most outstanding artists.
Even the City Council, in one of its latest initiatives, has decided to further value these spectacular palace houses. In order to do so, it has created a route that includes some of the most famous ones in which you can find splendid gardens, formidable halls, archaeological remains and more than 2,000 works of art among which ..read more
Casa del Poeta Blog
3y ago
All you need to know about Semana Santa in Seville 2019
The origins of the penitential Holy Week in Seville are to be found in the 16th century. It is one of the city’s two biggest annual festivals. During the Holy Week religious brotherhoods organize processions all over the city. At this time you can see hundreds of members of the processions who are dressed in penitential robes with capirotes, tall, pointed hoods with eye-holes. They acompany their saint images on the way to the Cathedral.
This year date for the Holy Week is: from 14th to 21st april
Brotherhoods that participate in the Holy ..read more