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Cathedral cities of Spain (1909)

Collins, W. W. (William Wiehe), b. 1862 · London : Heinemann; New York, Dodd, Mead · leaf 54

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stranger underany pretext whatever is admitted. Its courtyards and gardens are its glory. Thescent of orange blossom perfumes the air, thefountains splash and play, all is still within thesefascinating courts save the tinkle of the water andcooing of doves. Of its orange trees, one waspointed out… … SEVILLE Of all its courts, the Patio de las Doncellas isthe most perfect. Fifty-two marble columnssupport the closed gallery and rooms above, andthe walls of the arcade are rich with glazed tiles. Of all its chambers, the Hall of Ambassadors isthe finest and is certainly the architectural gem ofthe…

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