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The Sunny Spanish City That's Known for Flamenco Dancing Has Tasty Tapas, Striking Landmarks, and Elegant Boutique Hotels

Here's what you need to know before visiting Seville.

Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, The Zoe Report, and more.

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There are many reasons to visit Andalusia, but none are more compelling than its vibrant riverside capital. Originally founded by the Romans and later conquered by the Moors, Seville is rich in cultural traditions. “As one of the most significant Atlantic ports on the Iberian Peninsula dating back to ancient times, its monumental heritage creates an amazing combination of history, beauty, and food for travelers to enjoy,” says Alvaro Carmona , a ToursByLocals guide based in Seville.

Elegant and endlessly attractive, the city displays almost constant reminders of its time under Moorish rule with striking landmarks such as the Royal Alcázar of Seville (one of the most beautiful places to visit in Spain ) and La Giralda as standouts. Seville is the birthplace of flamenco with many famous venues for visitors to take a lesson or catch a show. It’s also the storied backdrop for over 100 operas — among them "Carmen," "The Barber of Seville," and "Don Juan de Mañara" — and has some world-class museums. The tapestry of influences, abundance of regional products, and immense local talent translate to a culinary scene that rivals the many epicurean power players throughout the country. Plus, the Mediterranean climate means sunshine, blue skies, and warm weather throughout the year — so it’s always a good time for sightseeing and enjoying a glass of wine or sherry at an alfresco café.

Whether you're looking to tour UNESCO sites or sample tasty tapas (probably both, right?), use this guide full of recommendations from local insiders to plan the perfect trip to Seville.

Top 5 Can’t Miss

• See a flamenco show. 
• Marvel at the Royal Alcázar of Seville.
• Climb La Giralda for panoramic views.
• Do a tapas tour. 
• Stay at Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville.

Best Hotels & Resorts

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Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville

What did the king of Spain do when he needed to host international dignitaries during the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition? He commissioned a grand hotel befitting his high-status guests, of course. Nearly a century later, Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville remains a symbol of grandeur and glamour that easily goes toe-to-toe with the most spectacular stays in Barcelona and Madrid.

Nobu Seville

The new Nobu Seville brings its signature sense of Japanese minimalism to Plaza San Francisco. While loyalists will find all the Nobu classics — black cod, rock shrimp tempura, and toro tartare with caviar — the 25-key property also exudes a soulful sense of place thanks to traditional Andalusian touches and a rooftop terrace with a guest-only plunge pool, leafy gardens, and sweeping city views.

Hotel Mercer Seville

Ever dreamt of snoozing in a palace? Situated inside the former Casa Palacio Castelar in the heart of the El Arenal quarter, Hotel Mercer Seville is full of history. The refined boutique atmosphere and relaxing suites complete with oak floors, crisp linens, and high ceilings make it an ideal place to unwind after visits to nearby Nueva Square and Real Maestranza Bullring.

Hotel Palacio de Villapanes

Originally built by Admiral López-Pintado in 1729 and later the residence of the Marquis of Villapanés and his descendants, Hotel Palacio de Villapanes still reflects its roots as a Baroque mansion. The tiled central courtyard with a fountain, leafy plants, and arched columns commands focus. Not to be outdone, noble suites show off immense carved wooden doors, high ceilings, and Philippe Starck-designed tubs.

Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla

For something a bit more modern, check into the Radisson Collection Hotel, Magdalena Plaza Sevilla . The brand’s first outpost in Spain blends clean lines and local character. Blue velvet accent chairs evoke the Andalusian sky, while plants nod to the many leafy squares and gardens around the city. “It’s also well positioned in the shopping area and very close to many top tourist attractions,” adds Carmona.

Tour the Royal Alcázar of Seville.

The first thing on the to-do list for many travelers coming to Seville? A visit to the UNESCO-listed Royal Alcázar of Seville, a stunning architectural masterpiece and historic royal palace crowned by ornamental tile work, carvings, and artwork that grew out of a 10th-century citadel.

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Visit the Seville Cathedral.

The impressive Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic Christian church in the world. Size aside, it’s breathtakingly beautiful and also boasts the iconic La Giralda, which was originally constructed as a minaret for the Great Mosque of Seville and later converted into a bell tower.

See a flamenco show.

“No trip to Seville is complete without experiencing the passion and intensity of a traditional Flamenco show,” says Antonio Morilla, head concierge at Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville . La Casa del Flamenco and Tablao Flamenco El Arenal are some of the most famous theaters to watch the Andalusian dance.

Learn about Spanish history at the Archivo General de Indias.

Occupying a stately 16th-century merchant guild building, Archivo de Indias is an archive dedicated to the history of the “New World.” It holds more than 80 million pages of documents, photographs, drawings, and diaries from the likes of Columbus, Cortés, and Pizarro.

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Stroll through the Plaza de España.

Designed by Sevillian architect Aníbal González for the Ibero-America Exhibition of 1929, Plaza de España is one of Seville's crown jewels. The famous plaza comprises magnificent buildings that marry elements from art deco, Spanish Renaissance Revival, Spanish Baroque Revival, and Neo-Mudéjar architectural styles, plus a large fountain, canals, and tile-accented bridges.

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Michelin-starred Cañabota draws admiration from diners and critics alike. “It’s well-regarded for its modern versions of classic Sevillian seafood dishes and fantastic wine list,” says Morilla. Pro tip: Grab a seat at the counter to watch the masterful cooking up close.

Abantal is an elegant Michelin-starred restaurant that’s famous for its refined, flavorful cuisine. Head chef Julio Fernández combines Andalusian cooking traditions, innovative techniques, and high-quality local ingredients into incredible gastronomic tasting menus. It’s worth splurging on the wine pairing.

Sobretablas

Helmed by chef Camila Ferraro and sommelier Robert Tetas, Sobretablas celebrates the bounty of Andalusia in exciting and elevated ways. The cuisine puts a contemporary twist on classic regional recipes and pairs perfectly with the selection of natural and organic wines.

Bodeguita Romero

Out-of-towners and locals rub elbows over jamón ibérico, bull tail stew, and smoked sardine toast, plus Spanish wine and sherry, at Bodeguita Romero , a buzzy tapas bar in El Arenal that often has a line around the block. Carmona calls it “an essential stop in Seville.”

La Cochera del Abuelo

Tucked inside an 18th-century carriage house, La Cochera del Abuelo feels warm and intimate. The food very much matches the homey atmosphere. The curated menu changes regularly, so there’s always something new yet deliciously familiar to tickle your tastebuds.

With more than 3,000 sunny hours annually, Seville is really beautiful every day of the year. Carmona favors the beginning of spring when more than 40,000 bitter orange trees flower at the same time. “It’s simply magical!”

Seville Airport (SVQ) sits just six miles from the city center. It mainly receives domestic flights, so most travelers connect through Madrid. “If you're coming from another Spanish city, particularly the capital, taking the train is a great option. The high-speed trains (AVE) are very comfortable, reliable, and fast, allowing you to reach Seville from Madrid in approximately 2.5 hours,” explains Morilla.

The old Jewish quarter is known for its narrow, winding streets lined with whitewashed houses, picturesque plazas, and the city’s most famous landmarks, including the Royal Alcázar of Seville, the Seville Cathedral, La Giralda, and the Flamenco Museum.

“Located on the west bank of the Guadalquivir River, El Arenal offers a vibrant atmosphere, historic buildings, and cultural attractions such as the Maestranza Bullring and the Torre del Oro. According to Morilla, it’s also a great neighborhood for tapas and nightlife.

Flamenco was born in Triana, and the residential neighborhood is still a great place to see a show. “The incredible views over the city center, the ceramic workshops, and the many bars also make it a wonderful area to spend time on a trip to Seville,” says Carmona.

Seville was plotted out long before the invention of cars, when people used to walk and ride horses. “In my opinion, strolling around is the best way to slowly savor the beauty of the many squares, churches, gardens, museums, landmarks, and bars,” says Carmona.

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The ultimate Seville travel planning guide

Your first step should be create a Seville travel planning guide. I’m aware that the best part of planning a trip is creating a collection of beautiful images of your destination, but you should definitely gather as much information as possible and start trying to figure out the basics of your trip.

So your Seville travel planning document should answer to the 5 main travel questions:

OK, OK,… There’s no reason to stress.

Planning a trip is funnier than you think, trust me. Over the years I have improved and refined my trip planning research, and it all gets down to a general step by step outline.

So that’s exactly what you should do: breaking down each of the steps to planning a trip. This way you will avoid any confusion and you will manage the information you gather in a practical, down to earth way.

At the end of the planning workflow, you’ll end up with a comprehensive document containing all of the information you need for my trip: everything from where you’re staying and how to get there , to what to eat. Once you’re done, take that document with you (print it or leave on the cloud) and refer to it constantly during your trip.

Ready? Let’s start from the beginning!

Table of Contents

What not to include in your Seville travel planning guide

The truth is that each minute you spend in the hotel looking stuff up is a minute you’re wasting instead of being out there enjoying your trip!

That being said, once you’re outlining your schedule for each day, make sure that you don’t overbook your days. In similar fashion, don’t map out every single day of a trip down to each tiny detail. When your travel plans will inevitably fall apart (they will), you’ll get stressed, and that’s the exact opposite of the perfect vacation.

So make sure that your trip is well-planned while being flexible enough.

1. Don’t plan an itinerary for every single day

Your Seville travel planning guide should never include a fully detailed itinerary for each day.

What happens the weather is not what you were expecting? What if you find something else you’d like to do instead once you arrive? And if you’re too tired and you prefer to do something more relaxed?

Solution: be flexible and planning out a few day options to choose from.

Which ones? Well… Have a look at these amazing walks.

Each day, you can choose from your activities and plan depending on the circumstances. For instance, go to one of the beautiful museums Seville has when it’s raining cats and dogs. Pick a bunch of attractions near your accommodation if you’re feeling tired, etc.

And my favorite: allow yourself at least half a day or a full day that is totally unplanned. Use this time to return to a highlight that you missed, explore a new corner, or to relax !

2. Don’t plan out every meal

What if the fancy and amazing restaurant you wanted to go to for lunch in full? Or even worse, closed?

There we go… Now you have to look online for some recommendations, get to that place, check if there’s a table… And by the time you’re reading the menu, you’re not hungry anymore.

Solution: write down one or two restaurants that you would love to try.

3. Don’t plan on doing too much

Have you ever heard of “slow travel”?

Slow travel is a travel philosophy based on taking your time and enjoying the unexpected.

Don’t do too much, but rather choose to do what you really like. Connect with local people, try traditional food and discover local traditions. Immerse yourself in the destination you’re visiting and transform a simple holiday into a life-changing trip. This is slow travel.

So don’t be the regular tourist and don’t overestimate time. Otherwise, you’ll spend all your vacation running from one place to the other.

Seville travel planning guide: let’s start with the basics

But before you start planning like crazy…

Tip #1: Create your Seville travel planning guide – a master document that will include ALL the practical information regarding your trip. This way, you’ll be able to check at a glance all the details in case of doubt.

Start opening up a brand new document (I love using a Google Doc that I can share with the rest of my fellow travelers so you can all contribute to) where you are going to copy and paste every information that you find useful.

And now, let’s start with the basic aspects to get your trip to Seville off to a good start. They will help you make sure that you have the most important things under control.

• Make sure that the time of year you plan to travel to Seville is optimal.
• Establish how many days you want to spend here .
• Find out visa requirements. Investigate if you need to obtain a visa to travel to Spain. Can you get a visa online, visa on arrival, or do you need to get it in your home country?
• Now here comes my favorite part: it’s time to book your flight!

Tip #2: Whenever you make a booking or reservation, take a screenshot of your details and confirmation number and throw it into your master document immediately. Include absolutely everything: flights, hotels, tours, tickets, anything you’ve paid for!

Great, and now the next step.

How to minimize risks while traveling

1. get travel insurance.

First and foremost: you should NEVER travel without traveler’s insurance. Why? Because bad things happen (sometimes).

Make sure you’re covered in the event of emergencies, medical issues, trip delays, or trip cancellations – it’s well worth the expense for international travel.

Not sure if it’s worth it? Have a look at a detailed guide to travel insurance that will help you decide.

2. Don’t forget some extra travel essentials

After years traveling around the world, I thought I’d share some extra tips with you…

• Make sure you check this handy travel checklist for Seville highlighting some of the most important things to do before leaving home.
• Consider whether you’ll need to bring emergency medications or extra supplies of your regular medications.
• Research the best way to gain access to data or Internet while you’re in your destination .
• Find out how safe is the destination you plan to go to. Fortunately, Seville is a very safe city .
• Before you leave home, photocopy or scan all your important documents (e.g. passport, driving license, credit cards, etc.) and keep the copy in a place that’s easy for you to access while abroad – in the cloud (e.g. iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.), on a pen drive or printed out and left in your suitcase.

How to plan vacation accommodation

Once you’ve figured out when you’re actually traveling and you’ve sorted out all the essentials, your next step when planning a trip to Seville is booking your accommodation.

Seville’s city center is a relatively large area, but it’s not complicated to navigate through it.

At this point, you should have some idea of where are the cool neighborhoods, and where are most of the highlights and hidden gems you should visit. So can search for accommodation near what you want to visit or explore. This way, you won’t make any guess while booking – you can look at the map , locate each accommodation, and decide whether it’s a cool place or not based on whether there are interesting attractions nearby or not.

Book your accommodation in advance : showing up and figuring it out is something you won’t enjoy. At all. And remember to include the booking information in your master document!

Planning what to do and where to go

After buying the plane (or train) tickets, this is by far the most fun part of planning for a trip: it’s time to find all the exciting things you’ll do as soon as you get there!

The idea here is to establish what you want to visit and start to get an idea of what you want to do in Seville.

1. Where to start

And in order to do this, you should create a list of things that catch your attention: a few attractions here and there , a couple of cool neighborhoods to explore, a few food recommendations, some walking tours , you know the drill.

Start opening up a brand new document (I love using a Google Doc that I can share with the rest of my fellow travelers so you can all contribute to).

Then, start dumping all the interesting stuff you find in. It’s easy, just copy and paste everything. Later on, you have time to go back and edit it down.

2. How to find the cool stuff

Obviously, the hardest part is finding things to do…

The first reaction would be to Google “ best things to do in Seville “. But as you can imagine, it can takes ages to go through everything, scan all the information and filter what’s interesting from what’s not. And the worst of it all is that it doesn’t always get you off the beaten path, which is the best way to get to know a destination like Seville.

Solution: Avoid any generic travel advice. Try to find first-hand suggestions like the ones you’ll find on this website!

• Visit Seville’s most emblematic sights .
• Go to a museum .
• Attend a flamenco show .
• Enjoy specific events ( bullfights , football matches ).
• Discover local festivals ( Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril ).
• Experience things to do in Seville off the beaten path.
• Book a walking tour or a cool experience .
• Embark on a day trip from Seville .
• Go to other destinations around Seville, like Córdoba or Granada , or somewhere else in Spain .

3. Edit your findings

At first, your list will be humongous.

Little by little, you’ll go through all the information you’ve gathered to edit and organize it:

• Remove everything that’s repetitive.
• Delete every idea that’s not interesting anymore once you’ve found other cool stuff to do.
• Classify your findings by types (sights, events, neighborhoods, food, experiences and so on).

How to plan your arrival in Seville

Arriving in Seville should be thrilling, not stressing! The last thing you want after a long plane journey is to get here exhausted and confused, and then have to figure out how to get to your hotel safely and without getting scammed .

It’s easy to get confused and lost, especially when arriving somewhere where not everyone speaks English.

That’s why planning your arrival in Seville is essential.

1. How to leave the airport and get to your accommodation

As soon as you know where you’ll be sleeping, you should start planning out how you’re going to get there. Your accommodation should definitely always be the first place you should go when you arrive at a destination.

Look up things like:

• How much should a taxi cost?
• Is a cab the cheapest option? Or do cabs at the airport take advantage of tourists and up-charge them like crazy?
• Can I get a cheaper fare by walking down the street and hailing a taxi?
• Is my hotel right off a local bus or train line?
• Can I take transit from the airport?
• Is there Uber or any other service (e.g. Cabify)?
• Is there Wi-Fi in the airport?

These are the key questions. But there’s no need for you to do any research, just have a look at this complete guide on how to exit the Seville airport .

2. Include all this information in your Seville travel planning guide

Make sure that all the details are in your master document. You’ll end up using it for everything!

In addition to this write down in your Seville travel planning guide the name and address of your hotel or apartment, clearly visible and readable. So if you’re having difficulty communicating with someone you can show it to this person – a lifesaver in places like Seville where not everyone speaks English.

I also recommend you to add a screenshot of a map with the hotel’s location. This is especially helpful for communicating with taxi drivers if you don’t speak Spanish.

You should also include walking, driving, or transit directions to the accommodation so if there’s no data or Wi-Fi while on the streets, you can still find how to get there:

• You can write down instructions in your master document.
• You can use Google Maps. Create an itinerary using Google Maps and save it so you can use it offline.

And remember, since you threw your booking information into your master document, once you arrive, you can checking in in the blink of an eye.

3. How to get back to the airport to take your flight back home

Don’t forget to figure out how to get from your hotel or apartment to the airport .

You’ll need this information before leaving Seville.

Seville travel planning guide: fine tune the location logistics

By now, you should have a pretty messy document with

• Your travel basics.
• Your travel insurance details.
• Your accommodation information and how to get there.
• All the details on how to exit the Seville airport .
• A bunch of sights to see and things to do .

So now it’s time to edit, correct and organize this last category.

Start by removing duplicates of sights and things to do. Then, skim your list and delete all the sight and things that don’t sound as good now that you know more about Seville. It’s time to start figuring out what you actually might want to do.

At this point, spend as long as you need researching logistics for all of those places you want to visit and things you want to do.

Here’s what you should add to your travel document for each attraction or activity you’ve included in your trip itinerary.

• How to get there (walking, bike, public transportation)?
• What are the hours it’s open?
• How much does it cost?
• Any travel tips?

Tip #3: If you’re a fan of maps like me, have a look at the Seville Traveller maps . They’ll prove helpful during the planning and while you’re on the field.

Time to pack and check last minute preps!

What are the must-have travel essentials that you should pack for your trip to Seville? Any last minute thing that you should check or confirm before catching the flight?

There’s a surprising number of to-dos that need to be crossed off before heading out for any trip. So prior to every vacation, you should generate a mental checklist of things that need to be taken care of.

Traveling is fun and exciting, but even the most meticulous packer might forget something at home. Don’t procrastinate, and don’t try to cram too many tasks into the night before you leave, and end up forgetting things to do and items to pack.

• Minimize your pre-trip stress with a comprehensive packing list. This way, you’ll make sure you’ve got everything you need to make your trip hassle free.
• Add to this list any other thing you might need to do.

Or… have a look at this handy checklist of pre-travel essentials .

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Seville Itineraries and Useful Information

Itineraries, useful information and other topics in seville.

Tips and Tricks to see that you have the best and easiest time in Seville as possible . We’ll give you the time tables of the most popular places in the city, and you can use these guides and maps to get where you want to go fast and without issue.

A lively city with activities and events all year round, while here for even a few days you can still dive into rich culture and activities.

Monuments Prices & Schedule

Create an authentic and convenient experience in the heart of Andalusia. Here you can see all the prices and hours of operations of all the main sites in the city. 

Nightlife in Seville

 The ambiance and style of Seville is truly different in the evening; experience locals out and about, street performances, and see life as it truly and naturally is.

A city both young and old, Seville has a little something for everyone. The city is brimming with activities and fun for the whole family.

Sports and activity in Seville cannot be avoided. The city holds two sports stadiums, skate parks, as well as a host of marathons and races.

Theatres in Seville

Know exactly where to go for a beautiful evening of theatre, music, dance, flamenco, photography, heritage, literature, and opera.

Seville Tourist Map

Here you can download and print the only map you’ll ever need here in Seville.

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Seville Tourist Guide FREE

Essential tourist information to get around seville, guides timetables and prices of monuments, maps ….

1. Seville Tourist Guide (FREE)

A complete and practical tourist guide with the essential sites that you should know if you visit this beautiful Andalusian city.

The guide is designed in the format of  eBook  /  eMagazine  with links or interactive hyperlinks that facilitate  access to official websites  of each mentioned site, the  automatic dialing  of the displayed phones,  automatic opening of email drafting  and the  automatic redirection of geolocation  from the sites to the GPS application installed on the device (for example Google Maps).

In this Tourist Guide you will find the following content

• Seville Cathedral and Giralda
• Royal Alcázar of Seville
• Park of Maria Luisa and Plaza España
• Museum of Fine Arts
• Neighborhood of Santa Cruz
• The Real Maestranza de Caballería Bullring
• Metrosol Parasol Antiquarium
• Pilate’s House
• The Charity Hospital
• Torre del Oro
• Archive of Indies
• Ayuntamiento of Seville
• Palace of Dueñas
• Palace of the Countess of Lebrija
• Archeological Museum
• Museum of Popular Arts and Customs
• Andalusian Center of Contemporary Art
• Naval Museum
• Bullfighting Museum
• Flamenco Dance Museum
• Carriage Museum
• Basilica of Jesús del Gran Poder
• Basilica of the Macarena
• Basilica of the Patrocinio
• Marineros Chapel
• Church of the Salvador
• Santa Ana Church
• Church of San Isidoro
• Convent of Santa Paula
• Convent of Santa Clara
• Convent of Santa Inés
• Ruins of Italica
• Northern Mountains

Learn about the origin and stages of development of this popular art born in Andalusia more than two centuries ago.

Know the origin and historical evolution of bullfighting (the art of bull fighting) and one of the oldest bullring in Spain, the Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla, the  Bullfighting Cathedral .

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Download  FREE  the PDF files of the Tourist Guide of Seville, the Guide of Times and Prices of Monuments and the Tourist Maps of the city of Seville

2. Guide to Schedules, Prices and Geolocation of Monuments (FREE)

In this guide you will find all the monuments, churches and convents, museums and other relevant sites of Seville with their respective detailed information of schedules, ticket prices, addresses, contact numbers, emails, web pages and geolocation of each of them.

Guide to schedules, prices and geolocationof monuments in Seville

Sample of the contents of the Guide to Schedules, Prices and Geolocation of Monuments of Seville.

3. Tourist Map of Seville (FREE)

A detailed tourist and street map with the location and geolocation of each point contained in the Seville Tourist Guide. You will also find all the relevant indications to move around the city and have references such as parking locations, bus stations, taxi stands, markets, theaters, etc.

Map of the city of Seville with the most important indications and geolocation of Monuments

Detail of the Tourist Map of Seville with indications of the contents of the Tourist Guide.

4. Tourist Services Map of Sevilla (FREE)

In this map you can see the most important tourist services points of Seville, such as tourist bus tour, its stops and offices, bicycle rental shops, companies that provide services of segway tours, tours of Seville and Andalusia, etc.

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Seville Travel Guide

Last Updated: January 5, 2024

Originally founded as a Roman city, Seville came to prominence after the Islamic conquest in 711. Today, the city is known for its flamenco dancing (which originated in Andalucía), its beautiful architecture that blends Islamic and European styles, and its scorching summers.

Seville is a big university town and is extremely popular with people studying abroad, making it a more affordable destination than cities like Barcelona or Madrid (it’s not as crowded either).

This Seville travel guide will give you everything you need to know to eat well, save money, and see the best sights Seville has to offer!

Table of Contents

• Things to See and Do
• Typical Costs
• Suggested Budget
• Money-Saving Tips
• Where to Stay
• How to Get Around
• How to Stay Safe
• Best Places to Book Your Trip
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Top 5 Things to See and Do in Seville

1. Tour Casa de Pilatos

Built in the 16th century, this beautiful Andalusian palace is a mix of Italian Renaissance and Spanish Mudejar styles. It houses a collection of 16th and 19th-century paintings, as well as a sculpture garden of Greek mythological figures. It’s also the permanent residence of the Dukes of Medinaceli (a hereditary title in Spain) and boasts the world’s largest collection of azulejo (a traditional glazed tile artwork). Numerous films have also been shot here, including Lawrence of Arabia, Kingdom of Heaven , and Knight and Day to name a few. Admission is 12 EUR.

2. Explore Parque de Maria Luisa

Located just in front of the iconic Plaza de España, this 100-acre public park offers the opportunity to browse gardens, patios, and sculptures. The park is Seville’s main greenspace and is situated near the Guadalquivir River. Created in 1911, it’s a relaxing place to lounge, picnic, and people watch. Don’t miss the monument to Miguel de Cervantes, who wrote Don Quixote (the monument used to include statues of Don Quixote on his horse and Sancho Panza on his donkey but they have since disappeared).

3. Visit the Royal Alcázar

The Royal Alcázar of Seville (also known as al-Qasr al-Muriq) is the oldest residential palace in Europe still in use today. Dating to the 14th century, it’s an important example of Moorish architecture. There are giant galleries, ornate rooms, and beautiful gardens. The palace was built for the Christian king Peter of Castile atop a Muslim fort after Christian armies reconquered the city in 1248. It’s also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. General admission is 14.50 EUR. Free admission is available on Monday afternoons/evenings. Check the website for specific times.

4. Walk through the historic Jewish Quarter

Seville’s Jewish Quarter is filled with small winding streets and is generally regarded as the most charming part of the city. The area gets pretty crowded but there are numerous small alleys and streets to explore where you can escape the crowds. Don’t miss this part of town.

5. Take a food tour

To learn more about the history and culture behind Seville’s cuisine, take a food tour. It’s the best way to eat your way around the city sampling the best eats Seville has to offer while learning what makes the cuisine unique. Devour Tours runs in-depth food tours led by expert local guides that will introduce you to the food culture and its history. If you’re a foodie like me who wants to learn more about the history and culture behind each dish, this tour is for you! Tours start at 89 EUR.

Other Things to See and Do in Seville

1. visit the catedral of sevilla.

This Roman Catholic cathedral dominates much of Seville’s skyline. Surrounded by Andalusian orange trees, the Cathedral (also known as the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Sea) is one of Seville’s top tourist attractions. Lines can get long, partially because hours are limited around church services, so get there early. While you can just admire the stunning design and stained glass from outside, the Cathedral is where Christopher Columbus is buried, so it’s worth going inside. The bell tower also offers a panoramic view of the city. Admission is 11 EUR if you purchase online and 12 EUR in person. The audio guide costs 5 EUR (4 EUR if you use the app).

2. Check out Plaza de España

One of Seville’s most picturesque spots, Plaza de España was built at the northern edge of the Parque de María Luísa in the 1920s for the Ibero-American Exposition. The unique building mixes Baroque, Renaissance, and Moorish architectural styles, and there’s a small canal with Venetian-like bridges and gondolas. The Plaza has gotten a lot of attention in the past few years because it has served as a backdrop in film and TV, such as Star Wars and Game of Thrones . The murals along the sweeping arc of the building depict the various regions and municipalities of Spain. It also has benches that depict the 49 provinces of Spain in ceramic tiles. Admission is free.

3. Visit the Iglesia de San Isidoro

While this church is less popular than the Catedral de Sevilla, the Iglesia de San Isidoro is considered one of Seville’s most impressive churches. The 14th-century church was built on top of a former Arabic fortification and its fusion of Gothic and Mudejar styles is a common example of unique architecture in Andalucía. The intricate design makes this worth a visit. Admission is free but be sure to dress respectfully as it is a place of worship.

4. Enjoy some contemporary art

The Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (CAAC) is a contemporary art museum located just across the river from the city center. Housed in a former Franciscan monastery that dates to the 15th century (and was later a ceramic tile factory), today the museum hosts a collection of Andalusian artists. There are rotating exhibitions so check the website to see what’s on during your visit. Admission is 3.01 EUR, though there is free entry Tuesday-Friday from 7pm-9pm and on Saturdays from 11am-9pm

5. Learn about Spain’s colonial history

The General Archives of the Indies is a 16th-century building and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in the Spanish Renaissance style, it contains a large collection of documents and artifacts related to Spain’s colonization of the New World. Highlights include the personal diary of Columbus and the Treaty of Tordesillas, which divided the New World between Spain and Portugal. Admission is free.

6. Visit the Flamenco Museum

Flamenco music and dance is an important cultural element of southern Spanish culture, and the Flamenco Museum in Seville is a great way to learn more about this unique style of performance. The museum features many intricately designed flamenco dresses and illuminates the history behind the dance’s origins. Admission to the museum is 10 EUR while live flamenco shows in the museum’s theater are 25 EUR.

7. Admire fine art

The Museo de Bellas Artes is a fine arts museum with works from the Middle Ages through to the 20th century. The museum lies in the Macarena neighborhood in a building that dates to 1594. Two floors in the building are full of paintings, sculptures, furniture, and crafts — many by artists from Seville or Andalucía. Admission is 1.50 EUR and free if you’re an EU citizen.

8. Take a Spanish class

Seville is a popular study abroad location for international students and there are a number of language schools catering to students from around the world. You can take Spanish courses for just a single week or longer. Many students choose Seville to study because of the big student population of the city, the affordability of the city, and the unique Andalusian culture. The CLIC language school offers a variety of courses for any number of weeks or months, plus affordable housing for those that want to stay with other students or in a homestay. A one-week intensive Spanish language course at CLIC costs as little as 205 EUR, though discounts are available depending upon a package or multi-week course.

9. Take in the view from the top of a mushroom

This large sculptural platform in the Plaza de la Encarnación used to be a car park but, in 2011, it was transformed into a massive public art project called Las Setas De Sevilla, or the Metropol Parasol. Resembling mushrooms (or more like a beehive in my opinion), the structure provides shade to the plaza below and there are two 85-foot panoramic platforms where you can take in the view. Admission to the platform is 10 EUR.

10. Hang out in Alameda

The best nightlife spot in Seville is in and around the Alameda de Hercules. The large, open-air plaza attracts many students and creative artist types who relax here drinking, playing music, and enjoying any of the tapas bars and outdoor seating that line the mall. Many of the restaurants and bars in the area offer live music and great deals on food & drinks too.

11. Relax on the Guadalquivir River

The first trip around the world originated in Seville when Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan sailed out along the Guadalquivir River in 1519. The river was the main maritime route for Atlantic traffic for over 200 years, making Seville the mercantile center of the western world in the 16th century. These days you can enjoy rowing and canoeing on the river or just simply relax by the shore and take in the scene.

12. Take a bike tour

  For more information on other cities in Spain, check out these guides:

• Barcelona Travel Guide
• Granada Travel Guide
• Madrid Travel Guide
• Valencia Travel Guide

Seville Travel Costs

There are a few campgrounds outside the city, some offering private cabins with swimming pools for 40 EUR. For those with a tent, a basic plot for one person costs 5 EUR.

Budget hotel prices – Budget hotels cost 40-60 EUR per night, though prices are slightly higher (around 50-100 EUR per night) in peak tourist season and around Easter. Continental breakfast is usually included, as are basic amenities like TV and Wi-Fi.

Airbnb is available here as well, with private rooms starting at 30 EUR per night (but averaging double that). An entire apartment goes for at least 70 EUR per night though prices double if you don’t book early. Many include air-conditioning — useful to have for the hot summer season.

Food – Spain has a strong food culture, where meals can last hours and dinner often isn’t served until after 8pm. Each region in the country has its own local dishes and food culture, and Andalucía is no exception. Owing to its location on the coast, seafood is huge in this region, including shellfish and pescaito frito (fried fish). Gazpacho is also super common here, as is Iberian ham. Don’t miss trying some of the local sherry too (William Shakespeare apparently loved it).

You can eat very cheap in Seville. Tapas bars offer great deals and a number of takeaway stands with falafel, shawarma, or other late-night snacks can be found for under 10 EUR. Most tapas bars offer small plates for anywhere from 5-10 EUR depending upon the type of dish.

If you want to splurge, there are many nicer tapas restaurants with more elaborate meals and innovative takes on typical Andalusian-style foods. Mid-range tapas restaurants serve small plates between 7-15 EUR and, again, two or three plates is usually enough food for one person.

For a mid-range meal including an appetizer and drink, expect to pay at least 20 EUR. For cheap fast food (think McDonald’s), a combo meal costs around 8 EUR.

Beer costs as little as 2-3 EUR. A glass of sangria or wine costs 5 EUR. A latte/cappuccino is around 1.50 EUR while bottled water is under 1 EUR.

If you plan on cooking your own meals, expect to spend about 40-45 EUR for a week’s worth of groceries. This gets you basic staples like pasta, rice, seasonal produce, and some meat.

Backpacking Seville Suggested Budgets

If you’re backpacking Seville, expect to spend around 50 EUR per day. This budget covers a hostel dorm, cooking most of your meals, limiting your drinking, taking public transportation, and doing mostly free activities like relaxing in the park and seeing some of the churches. Add 10-15 EUR per day to your budget if you plan on drinking or partying a lot.

On a mid-range budget of about 135 EUR per day, you can stay in a private Airbnb or private hostel room, eat out at cheap restaurants for most meals, enjoy a few drinks, take the occasional taxi to get around, and do more paid activities like and museum visits or Spanish classes.

On a “luxury” budget of 250 EUR or more per day, you can stay in a hotel, eat out anywhere you want, drink as much as you’d like, take more taxis, and do as many guided tours as you want. This is just the ground floor for luxury though. The sky is the limit!

You can use the chart below to get an idea of how much you need to budget daily. Keep in mind these are daily averages – some days you spend more, some days you spend less (you might spend less every day). We just want to give you a general idea of how to make your budget. Prices are in EUR.

Seville Travel Guide: Money-Saving Tips

Food, drinks, and tours can add up in Seville if you aren’t watching your spending. This is one of the more expensive cities in Spain. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to take advantage of free things to do here. Here’s how to save money in Seville:

• Get the Tarjeta TurÍstica pass – If you plan on using the bus or tram often, get this pass. A one-day pass costs 5 EUR and provides unlimited access to all public transport. A three-day pass costs 10 EUR.
• Visit the Royal Alcázar on Monday – The Royal Alcázar has free admission on Mondays, so plan accordingly to save money. Specific times vary by season so check the website for an up-to-date schedule.
• Buy your own alcohol – While drinks are hardly expensive at bars and restaurants in Seville (and in Spain as a whole), you can save yourself a lot of money if you buy your own beer and wine. Many locals buy their own bottles and drink in public at the Alameda de Hercules in the evenings, taking advantage of the street performers, buskers, and musicians that crowd the plaza on weekends.
• Stay with a local – Couchsurfing is a great way to save money on accommodation while also getting some insight from a local. While hostels aren’t too expensive in the city, this is still the best way to save money and deepen your travel experience.
• Go on a free walking tour – Like most of Spain, there are many opportunities to take advantage of free walking tours. Seville has a number and many depart from Plaza del Salvador. You just need to tip your guide. My favorite is New Europe. Just remember to tip your guide at the end!
• Visit the markets for groceries & cheap tapas – The Triana Market is one of the main food markets in Seville and has many fruit and vegetable vendors. There are food markets in each of the major Seville neighborhoods, and sometimes the smaller ones outside the main tourist trails even have small, local restaurants with great food deals. The Mercado de Feria is a favorite. Buying snacks, small meals, and groceries at the local neighborhood markets can cut down on your food budget.
• Bring a water bottle – The tap water here is safe to drink so bring a reusable water bottle to save money and reduce your plastic use. LifeStraw is my go-to brand as their bottles have built-in filters to ensure your water is always clean and safe.

Where to Stay in Seville

Seville has a ton of hostel choices for any budget. My recommended places to stay are the following:

• Triana Hostel
• Black Swan Hostel
• Oasis Backpakcers Palace
• Sevilla Kitsch Hostel Art
• Onefam Catedral

How to Get Around Seville

Public transportation – There is an extensive bus network that operates in Seville and can help you get from one edge of the city to another. Tickets can be bought on board and cost 1.40 EUR per trip. A one-day travel card, the Tarjeta TurÍstica, costs 5 EUR (10 EUR for a 3-day card).

Seville’s tram system connects to some of the further out areas of the city (and it’s air-conditioned). The tram is part of the same public bus system so tickets are the same price.

Bicycle Rental – Bike rentals are a great way to save money while seeing the sights from a new perspective. Rentals in Seville cost around 15 EUR per day.

Taxis – Taxis start at 2.50 EUR, with normal tariff being 1 EUR per additional kilometer. Skip them if you can as the prices add up fast!

Ridesharing – Uber is available in Seville but it won’t save you a ton so skip it and stick to the bus.

When to Go to Seville

Like most of southern Spain in Andalucía, Seville gets a lot of sunshine and has hot summers. I think the best time to visit is between March and May when crowds haven’t peaked but the weather is still warm and sunny.

The Easter season is especially popular in Seville because of the famous Feria (a large fair), which attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists and religious pilgrims. Part of the Semana Santa holy week, it’s a beautiful time to visit because of the colorful dresses and the many street activities and parades, but it does get crowded and expensive during the holy week.

In the summer (June-August), the weather is hot and sunny, with daily highs reaching upwards of 38°C (100°F). While the city is lively during the summer, it can be very taxing to explore in the heat.

The winter months (December-February) offer more comfortable temperatures, usually around 7-18°C (45-65°F). The city is much quieter, making it a nice time to visit if you want to beat the crowds and don’t mind some chilly days.

How to Stay Safe in Seville

Like most Spanish cities, Seville has a problem with pickpocketing and petty theft. The area around the Alameda de Hercules, a popular nightlife spot, was once very seedy and rife with crime and drug use, but that’s been cleaned up a lot in the past decade. Still, watch your bags when going out at night and avoid dark, empty streets if alone. Always keep an eye on your possessions when on public transportation as well.

If you go out at night, only bring the money you need and leave the rest locked up in your accommodation.

Tourist scams are prevalent as well so keep an eye out for groups of kids trying to distract you, as they’re probably trying to take your money. Additionally, be wary of people offering to carry your luggage. They may try to charge you a large fee.

When dining, keep your bags and belongings close and secure (especially when outside). Don’t leave your things on the table when going up to order. They can disappear quickly.

Read more about common travel scams to avoid here if you’re worried about getting ripped off.

Solo female travelers should feel safe here, however, the standard precautions apply (always keep an eye on your drink at the bar, never walk home alone intoxicated, etc.)

If you do experience an emergency, dial 112 for assistance.

Always trust your gut instinct and make extra copies of your important documents.

The most important piece of advice I can offer is to purchase good travel insurance. Travel insurance protects you against illness, injury, theft, and cancellations. It’s comprehensive protection in case anything goes wrong. I never go on a trip without it as I’ve had to use it many times in the past. You can use the widget below to find the policy right for you:

Seville Travel Guide: The Best Booking Resources

These are my favorite companies to use when I travel. They consistently have the best deals, offer world-class customer service and great value, and overall, are better than their competitors. They are the companies I use the most and are always the starting point in my search for travel deals.

• Skyscanner – Skyscanner is my favorite flight search engine. They search small websites and budget airlines that larger search sites tend to miss. They are hands down the number one place to start.
• Hostelworld – This is the best hostel accommodation site out there with the largest inventory, best search interface, and widest availability.
• Booking.com – The best all around booking site that constantly provides the cheapest and lowest rates. They have the widest selection of budget accommodation. In all my tests, they’ve always had the cheapest rates out of all the booking websites.
• HostelPass – This new card gives you up to 20% off hostels throughout Europe. It’s a great way to save money. They’re constantly adding new hostels too. I’ve always wanted something like this and glad it finallt exists.
• Get Your Guide – Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions. They have tons of tour options available in cities all around the world, including everything from cooking classes, walking tours, street art lessons, and more!
• The Man in Seat 61 – This website is the ultimate guide to train travel anywhere in the world. They have the most comprehensive information on routes, times, prices, and train conditions. If you are planning a long train journey or some epic train trip, consult this site.
• Rome2Rio – This website allows you to see how to get from point A to point B the best and cheapest way possible. It will give you all the bus, train, plane, or boat routes that can get you there as well as how much they cost.
• FlixBus – Flixbus has routes between 20 European countries with prices starting as low 5 EUR! Their buses include WiFi, electrical outlets, a free checked bag.
• SafetyWing – Safety Wing offers convenient and affordable plans tailored to digital nomads and long-term travelers. They have cheap monthly plans, great customer service, and an easy-to-use claims process that makes it perfect for those on the road.
• LifeStraw – My go-to company for reusable water bottles with built-in filters so you can ensure your drinking water is always clean and safe.
• Unbound Merino – They make lightweight, durable, easy-to-clean travel clothing.
• Top Travel Credit Cards – Points are the best way to cut down travel expenses. Here’s my favorite point earning credit cards so you can get free travel!
• BlaBlaCar – BlaBlaCar is a ridesharing website that lets you share rides with vetted local drivers by pitching in for gas. You simply request a seat, they approve, and off you go! It’s a cheaper and more interesting way to travel than by bus or train!

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The History of Seville City

Seville is a municipality and a city in Spain, its capital and one of the three capitals of Andalusia. Its historic quarter is the largest in Spain and one of the three largest European urban centres on a par with Venice or Genoa (we can see the difference between the old quarters, which only include the historic areas prior to the Industrial Revolution, and the historic quarters, which include the post-industrial areas).

Seville's historical and monumental heritage , together with its numerous scenic areas and cultural attractions, make it a tourist destination for both the Spanish nation and Europeans. Because of its beauty and heritage, Seville is the third most visited city in Spain after Madrid and the city of Barcelona.

In the past, Seville was also once considered one of the most important cities in Europe in medieval times. The city was home to some of the greatest minds in history, such as Christopher Columbus and Miguel de Cervantes , author of Don Quixote, or Saint Leander of Seville (in Spanish: San Leandro de Sevilla), the one more famous Bishop of Seville.

Today, Seville is still a beautiful place that attracts tourists from all over the world and Seville's attractions have a good reputation.

If we go backwards, Seville was founded by the Phoenicians in 814 BC, and was originally called Hispalis. It became a Roman colony called Valentia before becoming an independent Visigothic kingdom in 554 AD when King Reccared I made it his capital.

They passed the Strait of Gibraltar and founded the three thousand-year-old Gades, or Gadir. They decided to settle in Ispal, a strategic area due to its access to the copper mines of the southwest Peninsula. This beautiful place was also located on a large river estuary, almost as it is now.

It is believed that the origin of the original nucleus of the city was on an island in the Guadalquivir River , where it still exists as part of present-day SPAIN. The first name of the settlement was "Spal". From the ancient Phoenician language, this word literally means "little island of Baal".

This would be important because he is one of the main deities of the pantheon in this civilisation.In 206 BC, the Romans conquered Spain normally and settled in Italica. Emperor Trajan and Emperor Hadrian grew up there in a village near Seville called Santiponce and now well known for being the thirsty Roman city of Italica which thousands of people visit every year.

In the 2nd century, Hispalis had a long wall and a protective forum dominated by maritime commercial activity. Here, where we know today as Plaza de la Alfalfa, was the route of the Cardo Maximus , which at that time started from the church of Santa Catalina towards c/Abades to arrive (passing through the church of San Esteban) at the Plaza del Salvador.

Christianity was widespread in the city. Saint Justa and Rufina were executed shortly after refusing to worship the queen of the sun Astarte. It is said that they were condemned by a law because of this.

Over the centuries, Seville has seen many changes in its architecture and culture. The Moorish invasion of Andalusia in the 12th century (The city was destroyed by the Moors in 1248) led to a massive building boom that created some of Spain's most impressive Islamic structures.

Visit the famous Seville monuments

The Moorish influence is still visible today, as evidenced by the city’s historic district with its mixture of Medieval, Renaissance style buildings and notable structures include the Alcazar Palace, the Giralda Tower and Seville Cathedral.

Seville was reconquered under the reign of Ferdinand III , who was buried in Seville Cathedral.

The celebrations of the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 boosted the urban development of the city. The project included the construction of parks and buildings designed for the event.

The 1992 Universal Exposition left the city with a legacy of significant infrastructure improvements. Designs such as Seville's Alamillo Bridge, created by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava , a renowned architect of his time, other land and aeronautical communications, including the Centenary Bridge, and the AVE railway access to Santa Justa station helped to boost the city.

Where is Seville? Locate Seville on map

Seville is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville in Spain.

Its inhabitants are known as sevillanos or hispalenses. Seville is located on the Guadalquivir River, the city was founded as Hispalis by the Phoenicians under King El-Xoqninto in around 814 BC.

It became a Roman city due to its proximity to Roman Carthage , Seville served as a centre for the gold trade for ancient Spain and many fine works of art were produced within its boundaries. Excavations have revealed large well-planned streets with a grid pattern.

Visit Triana neighborhood

Why go to Seville?

The city of Seville is rich in antiquities, historic buildings associated with illustrious names who lived in Hispalis or made its history.

It is full of works of art and its sumptuous royal palace triumphs in its splendour alongside its faithful cathedral, while other prestigious buildings await your visit.

Let's not forget that Seville coexists with the spirits of kings, warriors, explorers, authors, painters and famous poets who still fly over the neighbourhoods of Santa Cruz (We love so much barrio Santa Cruz Seville ??) or Triana or wait for a breeze from the Gualdaquivir River to rememorate their own history.

And you can feel it as you stand, slave to your imagination, in the alleys of the splendid cathedral, or as you dream even more among the roses and the tinkling of the fountains of the Alcazar gardens.

Don't forget the people of Seville are very friendly , and they love having visitors from around the world. They will be happy to show you their beautiful historical sites and tell you all about their rich culture. They love to show off their gastronomy, which is a mix of local and international.

Tourism in Seville is always of a high standard or provides hundreds of alternatives for a great time.

Things to do in Seville

What to do in seville ? That's a good question, that's true.

Seville is a beautiful city in Spain with a lot to offer. The city is known for its many historical monuments, such as the Alcázar and the cathedral. It is also a popular destination for tourists of all ages and interests, from children to adults.

The city and its surroundings are home a lot of monuments, parks and gardens. it´s so true! Seville has many places of interest.

There is also the Museo de Bellas Artes, which contains works from all over Spain from the medieval period onwards.

Seville has an infinity of places to visit and meet full of history, we propose you a TOP TEN:

• Real Alcazar of Seville, the oldest palace in use of Europe (part of Unesco heritage site).
• Cathedral of Seville, the world's biggest gothic cathedral.
• Archivo of Indias, declared World Heritage next to the Alcazar and Cathedral.
• Neighborhood of Santa Cruz (also called Barrio Santa Cruz O Juderia de Sevilla), which concentrated the second largest jewish community in Spain.
• The River Guadalquivir.
• Plaza of España, built for the Ibero-American exhibition of 1929.
• Real Maestranza of Caballeria, first bull square with a circular form.
• Museum of Fine Arts, with one of the most important art galleries of Spain.
• Casa Pilatos, declared National Monument in 1931.
• Seville Horse Carriage Rides.
• Hospital of the Charity, with artworks of Murillo, Valdés Leal or Pedro Roldan, among others.
• Palace of the Countess of Lebrija, with 580 m² of roman mosaics on the floor and walls.

Seville is a beautiful city that deserves your attention and it´s perfect to have A WEEKEND BREAK IN ;)

The downtown Seville

Before explaining the most interesting places in Seville, we'd better quickly explain the Seville's city centre. Seville's Centre district is without doubt one of the most touristy areas of the city. It is located in the heart of the historic centre of Seville. It is the meeting point of four of the city's main districts: El Arenal, Santa Cruz, Macarena and San Vicente.

It is located to the north of the Cathedral and extends from the Plaza Nueva and the Plaza de San Francisco along the three main shopping streets of the city: Sierpes, Velázquez and Tetuán . This is an old neighbourhood with many narrow streets.

If you are planning a short stay in Seville, it is important to know that this area is ideal, as the main monuments and attractions of the city are located in the direct vicinity of the different accommodation. In addition, as most of the streets are pedestrianised, it is very pleasant to walk around.

In this part of Seville there is a lot to see and visit. Whether you want to eat, shop or just walk around, you will be spoilt for choice!

As mentioned earlier, there are dozens of narrow streets in the centre of Seville. One of the most emblematic is Calle Sierpes. This has been a pedestrianised street since the 19th century and has a great deal of commercial and cultural activity.

All along this street there are numerous shops of all kinds. From international brands to more modest ones, there is something for everyone. You can find brands such as GUESS, Desigual, The Body Shop and Pompeii Sevilla. There are also small squares with tables and umbrellas where you can relax with a drink or a typical dish.

If you prefer big shops, you can head to El Corte Inglés o famous international store Zara . This is one of the best department stores in Spain and is very popular throughout the country. Located in the centre of Plaza del Duque, this is a great place to shop in a chic and pleasant setting. The range of goods on offer in this shop is very varied. You will find electronic products, make-up, children's toys,... as well as many clothes, both luxury and not.

- The Plaza Nueva is one of the most famous squares in the city. In the centre of the square stands the monument to Ferdinand III of Castile, inaugurated in 1924. The monument is neo-Gothic in style, but it has a certain eclecticism. It consists of two parts: a pedestal with four stone statues and a bronze statue of the monarch on horseback.

- The City Hall is located between Plaza San Francisco and Plaza Nueva is the Ayuntamiento (or City Hall). This building is public and dates from the 15th century. However, its façade was renovated in the 19th century in a neoclassical style. Opposite this impressive monument is the church of San Salvador I. This is the largest church in Seville after the cathedral. If you walk through the doors, you will discover that what sets the church apart is undoubtedly its numerous gold-plated woodcuts, its impressive wall and ceiling paintings and its main altar.

Although the central district is known for its many pedestrian streets, there are also some more impressive ones. One of the most impressive of these is the Avenida de la Constitución, which runs from the Plaza Nueva to the San Sebastian bus stop, past the cathedral and the Puerta de Jerez. It is one of the most important thoroughfares in the city and is where the city's metro runs.

Just a few minutes walk from Constitution Avenue you will find t he Metropol Parasol . This 28-metre-high, 150-metre-long wooden structure covers the Plaza de la Encarnación and passes over Calle Imagen. This modern building offers panoramic views of the city of Seville. If you climb to the top after dark, you will be amazed by the play of light and lulled by soothing music.

- The Metropol Parasol , also known as 'Las Setas de Sevilla', covers a covered market and houses the Antiquarium Museum, an archaeological museum where you can see Roman remains such as ancient houses, pottery and colourful mosaics.

If you want to have a good time with your family or friends in a unique place, don't hesitate to go to the Hard Rock Cafe . This concept, after having seduced people in London and New York, has now moved to Seville. This place, which has become a must for visitors and locals alike, offers a unique blend of music, entertainment and original, quality cuisine made from fresh produce.

Favourite dishes include the Balsamic Tomato Bruschetta, the Legendary Burger, slow cooked ribs and chicken grilled to perfection. In addition to its many dishes, what makes the Hard Rock Cafe unique is its wide selection of drinks. You can choose from alcoholic drinks such as Margaritas and Hurricanes to non-alcoholic drinks. Plus, they're all available in Hard Rock souvenir glasses.

• Hard Rock Cafe Seville for one of the best beer in Seville is the famous Hard Rock Cafe.
• Adresse :Av. de la Constitución, 21, 41004 Sevilla.
• Teléfono: 954 22 01 26.

33 possible interesting places to see in seville

Within Seville there are many beautiful historical monuments that date back to Spain's rich culture and heritage. The 15th century Seville Cathedral is a favourite with tourists, as is the 12th century Alcazar opposite the Cathedral. Alcázar is a wonderful blend of Moorish, English and Spanish Renaissance architecture. The imposing town hall dates back to the 16th century, while Torre del Oro , a squat tower with another turret on top to give it added height and importance, was built to protect the river from ships entering the port as they would wish.

Seville Unesco Heritage

And before that, take a look at the list we have prepared for you, we cannot forget the UNESCO HERITAGE SITES IN SEVILLE , as UNESCO has declared three monuments in Seville as "UNESCO heritage sites". These three sites are: the Cathedral, the Alcazar and the Indian Archives.

The Cathedral, the Alcazar and the Indian Archives together constitute a magnificent group of monuments in the heart of Seville. They are a perfect representation of Spain's 'golden age', comprising Islamic popular culture, ages of ecclesiastic authority, kingly sovereignty and the commercial influence Spain gained through its colonies in the New World.

33 possible interesting places to see in Seville.

Below is a list of 33 possible things to see and do during your visit to Seville:

1 – Visit the Seville Alcázar Palace

As Alhambra Palace Generalife Gardens, the Seville Alcázar Palace is a beautiful example of Moorish architecture. Once the home of Alcazar Royal Palace Seville is famous for its gardens, which were designed by Andalusian architect, Juan de Herrera.

The gardens are filled with fountains and sculptures and are surrounded by walls with intricate decoration.

The Seville Alcázar Palace is a beautiful example of Moorish architecture that has been preserved well through the years to this day.

It is now a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site, which means that it is illegal to alter or remove any part of it.

2 – Gardens of the Real Alcázar Palace in Seville

The Reales Alcazares Garden is located in the city of Seville , Spain. . The garden was conceived by the Muslim King Alfonso X of Castile and his Moorish Queen Beatriz da Silva.The garden is a typical example of the gardens created by the Moors in Spain and Portugal.

Additionallly, the garden is a great example of Islamic gardens in Spain. Alcazares Garden consists of three main parts: The first part is the rectangular pool, which was created in 1325 by King Alfonso X for his wife Queen Beatriz. This part can be seen from the gate and was surrounded by a wall with four towers. The second part is the square court, which was built around 1400 by King Henry II of Castile (1406-1455) for his wife Isabel de Portugal, Queen consort of Leon and Galicia. The third part is the alcazar or palace, which is situated at one end of the garden, between two walls that enclose it on all sides except for its western side where it has.

Commonly, gardens of this type were enclosed with a wall, but the Alcazares Garden is open on three sides because of the river at its back. The garden was surrounded by a wall with towers and ditches. The main feature of the garden is the water which flows in a canal from the Guadalquivir River. The garden also has two bridges, one over the canal and another over a stream that flows into it. In addition to the garden's water feature.

3 – The Famous Seville Cathedral

The Cathedral of Seville is one of the most recognizable cathedrals and it is regarded as one of the greatest works of Gothic architecture.

The Cathedral of Seville was built in the mid-13th century. It is one of the most recognizable cathedrals and is considered to be one of the greatest works of Gothic architecture. From 1172 until 1401, it had been a large mosque. After the Reconquista, Ferdinand III ordered its construction as his Royal Chapel for himself and his wife Beatriz de Suabia.

The church was built from what remained of the Great Mosque after an earthquake greatly damaged it. The rebuilding lasted from 1356 until 1506 and took seven years to complete.

The list of Master Builders of Seville Cathedral between 1386 and 1519.

• 1386-1396-Alonso Martínez
• 1421-1440-Pedro García
• 1439-1449-Maestro Carlin (Carles Galtés de Ruan)
• 1454-1472-Juan Norman
• 1478-1496-Juan de Hoces
• 1496-1511-Alonso Rodríguez
• 1513-1519-Juan Gil de Hontañón

In conclusion, the Cathedral is a masterpiece and largest gothic cathedral, which has been listed as one of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

4 – Visit the Tomb of Christopher Columbus Seville Cathedral

The Tomb of Christopher Columbus is a mausoleum located in Seville. It is believed that Christopher Columbus died in Seville, Spain. He is buried within the Cathedral of Santa Maria la Blanca.

The story of Christopher Columbus' death is a myth. The city he was said to be buried in, Seville, Spain, has no record of his burial or even the fact that he ever visited the city. His remains were actually buried at sea during a stop-over in Palos de la Frontera (today's Puerto Rico). On October 14, 1506, Christopher Columbus died and was stripped naked by order of King Ferdinand II so that the ship's crew would not lose their dignity as they prepared him for burial at sea.

When Columbus' body was finally laid to rest on an unknown island off the coast of Puerto Rico on May 20th 1543 it was placed into a wooden coffin which had been constructed from salvaged wood from other ships he had previously encountered on his travels around the world searching for a route to Asia. It would remain there until 1892 when it was removed by Spanish authorities in order for its location to be found and sent back to Spain where it now, in the Cathedral .

5 – Giralda Tower

The Giralda of Seville is the former minaret of the great Almohad mosque of the city, but also the most emblematic monument of Seville. It was built between 1184 and 1198 and stands 76 metres high. Nowadays, it corresponds to the bell tower of the cathedral. In all, it has a total of 24 bells, making it the cathedral in Spain with the highest number of bells.

Each of the four façades is divided into three vertical sections covered with diamond-shaped networks. It is possible to venture to the top to enjoy a unique view of the Alcáza r , the Patio de los Naranjos and the gargoyles and pinnacles of the cathedral.

6 – Golden Tower (Torre del Oro)

The Golden Tower, commonly referred to as Torre Del Oro . This tower is located by the Guadalquiver, and provides a stunning view of the city and azure river beneath. The real meaning to the name isn’t that the tower itself looks gold under the sun, but because of the function of the tower.

Torre del Oro was used as storage for the gold plundered from the Incas and Mayans during the colonisation of America.

Within the tower itself, today you will find ship models, portraits, maps, and various other maritime items. There is a lot of information to learn about Seville’s history across each floor before reaching the top to get a splendid view of the outside.

During the 18th century, the tower suffered heavy damages from the Lisbon earthquake. The Marquis of Monte Real wanted to demolish the tower to make it easier for horse carriages to access the river and into Triana. However, the people of Seville wanted to preserve the tower which holds significance for the city. The King intervened and allowed for Torre del Oro to be repaired.

7 – The Archive of the Indies

The Archivo General de Indias, also known as Los Archivos de Sevilla , is a library located in Seville, Spain. The Archivo General de Indias de Sevilla was founded in 1785, by the will of King Charles III, by the Spanish Crown to store documents relating to the explorations and conquests. It is located in Seville, Spain, and contains more than one million pages of historical records.

These documents are the largest and most important collection of Spanish archives outside Spain itself, covering more than two centuries of Spanish imperial history.

The Archive of the Indies includes records and materials relating to the Americas, including those relating to exploration, colonisation and administration in Latin America; material relating to the Indies (the name given by Columbus to his discoveries); the work done by missionaries; treaties with European powers such as England, France, Portugal and others; and details of wars such as those against the Dutch or the English that eventually involved other parts of New Spain or its neighbours. The archive contains hundreds of thousands of pages documenting these events.

8 – Seville Santa Cruz District (Barrio Santa Cruz)

9 – Seville Triana District

It is the most special neighbourhood in Seville, known for its history, its character and its charm. Discover it little by little. Triana is definitely worth a visit.

A quick historical review. The origins of Triana go back to the Tartessian era. This populated nucleus on the west bank of the Betis river (the Roman name for the Guadalquivir), served the roman legions, who established an encampment there, close to Itálica and opposite Híspalis (the Roman name for Seville). It was the Almohads who constructed the first bridge that connected Triana to the city with a bridge made of vessels.

This original bridge was located where the famous Triana Bridge (Puente de Triana) is today.

In the 15th and 16th centuries, Triana played a role in the famous maritime expeditions that sought to discover new worlds. Its Escuela de Mareantes (School of Navigation) instructed many of the era’s sailors, who took part in the voyages like that of Christopher Columbus to America or Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastian Elcano’s voyage around the world.

Triana has a really interesting history. One of the spooky chapters is the dark days of Spanish Inquisition. The people who were persecuted were sent to El Castillo de San Jorge, which is where they would be tortured and imprisoned. El Castillo de San Jorge is located next to the Triana Market (El Mercado de Triana).

Triana has new things to offer around every corner: you'll find them in the houses with their famous courtyards, in the bars or in the shops that are a reference point for the neighbourhood. If you come to Triana, you can enjoy an absolute neighbourhood experience .

10 – Triana Market

El Mercado de Triana is the oldest and most famous market in Seville . Located in the neighborhood of Triana. El Mercado de Triana traces its roots to 1410 when it was founded as an open-air market. Today, it has been converted into a modern covered market. Visitors can find all sorts of fresh produce, meats, seafood and spices at the market's stalls.

You can visit the Mercato de Triana when you're in Sevilla and both take a tour and eat during your trip . This is one of Seville's most characteristic places.

There are a lot of gastronomy options with typical Greek food, so you're sure to find some that suit your taste. If you want to stay in an apartment, and cook for yourself, maybe things would be easier if you bought them fresh first. A visit to Seville is still very recommended, not only to know about the history of this place but also for its way of life, culture and the people living there.

it's so easy to get here. From the center, you should go to the Bridge of Triana or officially called Puente de Isabel II and head right.

• Triana Market Hours To visit the Mercato de Triana, you should keep in mind the following hours.
• - Stores and shops:
• Monday to Saturday from 9:00am to 15:00pm
• - Area of catering and leisure:
• Monday to Saturday from 10:00am to 00:00pm.
• Sundays and holidays from 12:00am to 17:00pm.

11 – Seville Historical Centre

Seville Historical Centre is one of the best destinations in Spain for travelers looking to soak up a bit of Spanish history amongst delicious food and drinks . The city has a centuries-old architecture, cobblestone streets, and historic landmarks all within walking distance. You can stroll down to the the Gothic Cathedral, Alcázar palace, and the Archivo de Indias — UNESCO World Heritage Sites —. To get an idea of the beauty and the greatness of Seville, the Alcazar, the former palace of the Moorish kings , can be visited today. The huge halls are beautifully decorated with carved woodwork, arches, tiles and decorative stones. And when you've finished strolling around the palace grounds.

12 – Plaza Nueva

Beautiful square in front of the Town Hall

13 – Church of the Savior (El Salvador Church of Seville)

The Church of the Divine Saviour was built by order of King Philip II to be used as a school for noble children and as a place to house nuns from La Caridad Hospital.

The primitive building that occupied the site of the present one was one of the best mosques erected in this city by the Muslims. Converted into a Christian temple, it remained until 1670-71, when it threatened ruin and had to be demolished.

Remains of the first foundation are, in our opinion, the capitals that can be seen supporting some modern arches that are almost buried in the north wall of the courtyard of the Orange Trees in the aforementioned church. In our opinion, these are Visigothic fragments taken over by the Muslims. Three years after the date mentioned above, work began on the erection of a new temple which, due to the lack of skill of its architect Esteban García, fell apart, and he was succeeded in the direction of the work by Pedro Romero. The latter's lack of capacity led to a meeting of architects, and Pedro Roldán, in agreement with Eufrasio López de Rojas, master of the Cathedral of Jaén, following the latter's opinion, appointed Francisco Gómez Septier as Senior Master, whose death led to his successor Leonardo de Figueroa, who completed the work in 1792, by Diego Díaz.

Everywhere in this temple there are evident signs of the corruption of art, and the enormous altars that adorn it, bravely executed, but in bad Churrigueresque taste and like a true artistic delirium, should be mentioned in particular. The main altarpiece , a finished work of its kind, was designed in 1770 by Cayetano Acosta, and the paintings in the chapel, which are rather flimsy, are by Juan Espinal.

Among the sculptures on the altars, we will mention only that of the Christ of the Passion, executed by Montañés, and that of the Virgin of the Waters, about which there are pious traditions that trace its origin back to the times of Fermando III. The difficulty of examining this sculpture without the cloths that conceal it and the restorations that can be seen on its face and hands prevent us from forming an exact judgement about it. The ornaments that cover the entire exterior wall of the Sacramental Chapel can also be considered a model of baroque style. The room used as a sacristy is worth visiting, as it preserves architectural remains from the 16th century.

After visiting the church of El Salvador you can enjoy a coffee, a drink or a tapa in one of the many bars in the Plaza del Salvador, located in front of the church.

14 – The Duenas Palace

The Monastery of Santa María de las Dueñas , barbarously destroyed during the revolutionary period of 1868, is a remarkable example of the union of three styles, Mohammedan, Gothic and Renaissance, which can be considered as an irrefutable testimony of the transition from the Mudejar style.

It was founded by members of the illustrious lineage of the members of the Pineda clan, lords of Casa Bermeja,who was forced to sell it in 1483 to Doña Catalina de Ribera, wife of the Adelantado D. Pedro Enríquez, to rescue the valiant warlord D. Juan de Pineda, later passing to the house of Alba through the union of the Marquisate of Villanueva del Río, which began with Don Fadrique Enríquez de Ribera. It was formerly much larger, to the point of having eleven courtyards , with nine fountains and more than a hundred marble columns. Stripped of many magnificent artistic treasures that embellished and enriched it in its day, among which we remember the magnificent Mudejar dome of its staircase, now disappeared, we can now see its opulent rooms divided by partitions to form floors, a large courtyard that barely conserves on the pavement the brilliant bands of polychrome tiles that crossed it in all directions, forming whimsical lacework.

The first thing that catches the eye of the curious is the entrance arch, whose tympanum bears the ducal coat of arms of Alba , painted in flat tiles, a fine example of Triana ceramics, executed in the late 17th or early 18th century.

Past the garden that leads from here to the entrance hall of the house, there is a large courtyard surrounded by perpendicular arches, supported by white marble columns, from which pilasters decorated in the Plateresque style emerge, preserving several of the aforementioned capricious angular arches or triple lobes. Fragments of another Plateresque frieze can be seen on the inner wall of the courtyard. Continuing along the lower galleries , we find on the west side the beautiful floor that served as a chapel. The ornamentation of the soffit is noteworthy, as is the high tiled plinth and the ceiling of the chapel vestibule.

Before going up to the upper floors, we should note the arch that gives access to the garden, very similar to the one in the chapel, with a Plateresque arrabá and intrados, and also the remains in the courtyard of the eight large bands of tiles, forming stars and combinations of ajaraca or laceria. The stalactite or alboayre carved quicialeras, which support the immediate doorways, are a detail that shows us the tradition of Mohammedan art .

We have already mentioned that the superb ceiling that covered the staircase has disappeared, and in its place we see today the twisted and dirty alfardas and braces that supported it; however, on the upper floor, and in one of its most beautiful rooms, there is another octagonal ceiling with gilded alfarje, which sits on a painted arrocabe in Renaissance style, which reveals the former magnificence of this house, along with another large ceiling, which was hidden by a roof that was only discovered in 1910 .

Today, the dining room is located in the hall that covers it. For lovers of these places, we would like to point out some railings overlooking the garden, forged in the 16th century, of very good taste and execution. Finally, for the avoidance of doubt, we should add that most of the ornamentation that enriches this monument must have been carried out when the house already belonged to the Riberas lineage.

The Palacio de Dueñas is considered a masterpiece of Spanish architecture and an emblematic symbol for Seville.

15 – Basilica de la Macarena

On the key date of 18 March 1949, the Archbishop of Seville, Cardinal Pedro Segura y Sáenz, blessed the Basilica of La Macarena , the temple that houses the famous paintings of the Brotherhood of La Macarena, which were previously venerated in its chapel in the parish church of San Gil, which burnt down in 1936.

Declared a minor basilica in 1966 by His Holiness Pope Paul VI, the church has a basilica floor plan with a single nave covered by a barrel vault with lunettes and four side chapels, the work of Don Aurelio Gómez Millán.

The church was designed by its author in the Andalusian Baroque style, in accordance with the wishes of the Governing Council presided over by Don Francisco Bohórquez, and is accessed through a colonnaded portico with arches and arches supported by marble columns, above which is a niche with a semicircular arch that houses a statue of the theological virtue of hope . The façade is supported by an elegant bell tower, which was later extended.

The interior is decorated with marble of different colours and frescoes by Rafael Rodríguez, based on an iconographic programme centred on the Virgin Mary.

Both the presbytery and the side chapels are decorated with gilded wood carvings from the workshop of Juan Pérez Calvo . In the main altar, which houses the Virgen de la Esperanza, is the chapel of the Venerable Virgin, with gold and silver decoration by Fernando Marmolejo Camargo, one of the best works of his art.

In the four side chapels , the images of the Our Father, the Virgin of the Rosary, Christ the Saviour and the patron saints of Latin America are venerated.

On 18 March 1949, a key date, Cardinal Pedro Segura y Sáenz, Archbishop of Seville, blessed the Basilica of La Macarena, the church that houses the famous paintings of the Brotherhood of La Macarena, which were previously venerated in the chapel of the parish church of San Gil, burnt down in 1936.

Declared a minor basilica by His Holiness Pope Paul VI in 1966, the church has a basilica floor plan with a single nave covered by an arcaded vault with lunettes and four side chapels, the work of Don Aurelio Gómez Millán.

The church was designed by its author in the Andalusian Baroque style, in accordance with the wishes of the Governing Council presided over by Don Francisco Bohórquez, and is accessed through a colonnaded portico with arches supported by marble columns, above which there is a semicircular niche containing a statue of the theological virtue of hope. The façade is supported by an elegant bell tower, which was later enlarged.

Both the presbytery and the side chapels are decorated with gilded wood carvings from the workshop of Juan Pérez Calvo. On the main altar, where the Virgen de la Esperanza is located, is the Chapel of the Venerable Virgin, decorated in gold and silver by Fernando Marmolejo Camargo, one of the best works of his art.

In the four side chapels the images of the Our Father, the Virgin of the Rosary, Christ the Redeemer and the patron saints of Latin America are venerated.

16 – Story of Hermandad de la Macarena

It seems that in 1613 the Brethren of the Confraternity of Hope applied for going in procession during the Holy Week , but the Vicar-General (Provisor) D. Gonzalo de Ocampo, later Archbishop of Lima, did not think it was convenient and only authorized to go out after the Crucified Christ of Humility of that same Confraternity. The Brethren of Hope possibly went in procession from 1615 to 1622 after said Crucified Christ, but without being part of this Brotherhood, for they carried their own Banner, their robes, a Crucifix between their hands and an scapular round their necks.

The Brotherhood went out in procession , for the first time, without the obligation of accompanying another Confraternity, in the evening of Good Friday, April 5th, 1624, but soon, and it is taken for sure, in 1628, they changed the procession to the early morning of Good Friday. In 1654, the Brotherhood of Hope added new chapters to its Rules and since then its title will be OF THE SENTENCE.

We have evidence that in 1658 the Confraternity went out in procession with three platforms: Jesus Christ of the Sentence, the Crucified Christ and the Virgin of Hope Macarena, as stated by the accounting of that same year by the mayordomo of the Brotherhood D. Juan de Lineros y Bravo. From that same year we have the first documents about the existence of the "armaos", or Roman guard, escorting the Christ of the Sentence. This force was composed by about twenty-five men, neighbours of the quarter. Its cost was fifty reales de vellón and twenty-four litres of wine. The weapons were from the Spanish possessions Milanesado and Reino de Nápoles, in Italy, kept within an old ramshackle of the Alhóndiga and in the Tower of Triana Gate, where the brethren of the Sentence went in order to get the "armaos" ready.

At the end of the XVII C the hour for going out in procession was set at four a.m. From the Holy Week of 1720 the Crucified Christ stopped going on procession. The children of the Doctrine also accompanied carrying Passion attributes in their hands.

In 1763 there was an incident between the Brotherhood of the Three Necessities and that of the Sentence during the procession that same year, but it was not the first one to happen between both Corporations.

On March 22nd, 1807, at a meeting of the Board of Government it is agreed that the Confraternity: "on coming back from the Cathedral, goes out through la Macarena Gate , right to the Hospital de la Sangre to visit that tabernacle and without stopping, goes out from the roadway corner and straight on to its Chapel".

In 1820, the Holy Week processions were stopped, obeying orders of the domestic authorities which disposed that no confraternity should go out until daybreak, that the other should get into their temples early, and that the men accompanying the processions should do so with their faces bare, without robes or masks. The confraternities , opposed to said edict, agreed not to go out in procession, what made more difficult the relations with the Authority, who was thinking even in dissolving them.

In 1822, a year characterized by riots and turmoil, the Mayor, after having several meetings with higher authorities could check that the confraternities went on in their purposes of not going in procession, unless the normal conditions were re-established as stated in 1820. As the Authority kept firm in their dispositions, the brotherhood did same.

At twelve on Good Friday, April 13th, 1827, it started to rain, so this Brotherhood waited for the Great Power Confraternity to go out and at 5 a.m. they finished, sending the Leading Cross with four Nazarenes carrying candles, to the Cruz de la Cerrajería Street, so that the procession of the Sentence should not overpass them, as it happened, once together at Plaza del Duque, the confraternity of San Lorenzo went on. When the Confraternity of St. Giles arrived at Punta del Diamante, came back along Alemanes Street up to Placentines Street, and did not enter the Cathedral, returning ahead of the Confraternity of the Great Power.

According to the chronicles, on Good Friday, 1846, " The Brotherhood arranged for the Confraternity to get into the Hospital. As did the cortege and the float of Our Lord Jesus Christ, but when the platform of the Virgin tried to, the crowd started shouting and menacing and fearing a conflict if the Virgin went on, the Confraternity moved back to the Hospital door ". . .

By the chronicle of D. Félix González de León we know how were the confraternity in 1852. In the Holy Week of 1861 the ceremony of the humiliation made by the Confraternity with both platforms, consisting in (when the Confraternity returns to its temple in the morning) going to the esplanade of la Macarena and place the two platforms facing each other, then they are brought together among acclamations to the temple.

On April 10, 1864, an Extraordinary General Chapter was held in order to establish a force of "Armaos", taking in mind they already had the authorization of the Vicar-General, after not going out and in procession for fifty years. The motion is approved unanimously and the Book of Regulations by which they will be governed. It is agreed that from now on, the emblem Senatus will be a part of the "Armaos" force. The following year they went in procession during the Holy Week.

In 1878 it was agreed to change the belt of the robes of nazarenes, for a girdle with purple and green tassels. In the Holy week of 1889 the nazarenes robes designed by Juan Manuel Rodríguez Ojeda went out in procession for the first time.

In 1902, in the Chapter of Toma de Hora (the hours which every confraternity must comply with the instructions of the General Council of Brotherhoods and Confraternities), this Brotherhood asked for authorization to change its itinerary along a short part of its itinerary before entering the Official Route, committing itself to wait at Plaza del Duque until it was its turn. The application was not approved because of the denial of the representation of the Brotherhood of the Great Power, forgetting the preferential titles corresponding to our Brotherhood.

On Good Friday, 1905, H.M. King Alfonso XIII invited, after entering the Confraternity in the Parish Church of St. Giles, the Centuria Romana (the Roman Guard or "Armaos"), at the Royal Citadel; the Royal Guard, in parade, received the Centuria and was mustered by D. Alfonso at the Montería yard, saluting personally every one of its members, afterwards he invited them to a party.

The development of the confraternity along the XX C. was unceasingly. The number of Nazarenes, wearing showy robes designed by Juan Manuel Rodríguez Ojeda, was increasing, exceeding two thousand brethren; both the float of the Sentence as that of the Virgin of Hope Macarena have been changing up to the point of the perfection that today we can contemplate.; the popular fervour and devotion aroused by the images when they go out, make The Procession of the Brotherhood of la Macarena, in the night of Good Friday, one of the most expected moments of the Sevillian Holy Week.

The venerated image of Nuestra Señora de la Esperanza Macarena is an anonymous carving that has been attributed to various sculptors. What seems certain is that it is a 17th century work. In March 1881, Emilio Pizarro y Cruz carried out a restoration consisting of "fixing the body of the Virgin, making the mannequin and arms, eyelashes, fixing the tears and restoring some flaws in the face". In March 1884 a new restoration was carried out on the image of the Santísima Virgen de la Esperanza, which was fitted with new eyelashes. In 1978, Francisco Arquillo Torres proceeded to carry out a complete restoration of the image.

The belfry, the church's significant bell tower, was topped with vases of lilies and a beautiful cross.

Some decorative details on the main elevation of the Basílica de la Macarena, such as the bouquets of lilies, are drawn on the portico.

17 – Visit the Sevilla Museum of Fine Arts

The Fine Arts Museum of Seville is one of the most important art museums in Spain. The museum houses a large collection of paintings, sculptures and decorative arts from all over Europe. If you're interested in visiting this museum! It exhibits works by Spanish artists such as Francisco da Herrera, Murillo, El Greco, Velásquez and José García Ramos.

History of the Convent of the Museum of Fine Arts in Seville

The original Sevilla Museum of Fine Arts was inaugurated in 1839 in this monastery building, which had been renovated in 1662 in the Mudejar style. The monastic order of "La Merced" was expelled from the building in 1835, following the expropriation of the church estates.

The Sevilla Museum of Fine Arts has a rich history, beginning in the 11th century. But in the 20th century museums began to collect collections from private donors and from churches donating their old art pieces.

The Seville Museum of Fine Arts has had a permanent collection since the early 1970s. It has had a long history of exhibitions and attracts more than 800,000 visitors annually.

The Plaza del Museo is home to the Museum of the Arts. Next to it, you can see a bronze statue in homage to Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. The artist is one of the many important artists contributing to Spanish Baroque painting.

18- Stroll Palatial Pilatos Hous

Among the many grandiose buildings that were erected in this city during the 16th century, this one, which belonged to the former duchy of Alcalá before falling into the hands of the Medinaceli family. It is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable buildings remaining in Spain of those produced by the union of three styles, as different as they were pilgrimages. The Mudejar craftsmen who knew how to faithfully preserve the Muslim traditions , together with the ogival memories, left their exquisite taste and singularity faithfully perpetuated in its walls (many of the ceramic designs come from the workshops of the brothers Diego and Juan Pulido).

On 1 January 1660 the Pictorial Academy was established in this building, whose first presidents were none other than Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and Francisco de Herrera.

The courtyard of the Casa de Pilatos is remarkable for the incomparable brilliance of its enamels. In the centre of each of the squares that form it, you can see the coats of arms of the Dukes with beautiful metallic reflections. It is no exaggeration to say that this is the first collection of this type of ceramic that exists in Spain. It is to be regretted that the very modern mullioned windows that interrupt the tiled plinth partly destroy the remarkable ensemble, as they contrast laughably with the old masonry.

On the interior walls of the galleries , placed on simple corbels, are busts of Roman emperors, some of them beautifully executed, but almost all of them mutilated, as only the upper part of the torso has been preserved, and the heads have been added to them. Those representing Valerius, Tiberius, Vitellius and Cicero are very remarkable.

19- Climb Metropol Parasol (Setas de Sevilla)

A modern structure only just finished in 2011 by the German architect Jurgen Mayer, this magnificent mushroom was built in the La Encarnación square where the old quarter of Seville is located. From here you will be able to observe Seville’s stunning view from the top of the mushroom or observe the incredible structure from the outside.

You can go onto the mushroom’s lower level to hang around or cross by then explore the many shops and restaurants in the area. The building under the Metropol Parasol also houses restaurants with guests dining under the structure of the mushroom. If you ever want to go somewhere to eat while checking out one of Seville’s greatest structures, this is the perfect place.

Furthermore, you can explore further out where you will find two incredible churches: San Antonio Abad Church and La Anunciacion Church. Both Churches are covered in beautiful decorations with statues that represent a story. San Antonio Abad Church features paintings in addition to statues watching over you from high up of the walls, almost like you are being watched from heaven.

19- Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla

The Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla is a Spanish military horse riding school which dates back to the 16th century. It is the oldest and most prestigious equestrian school in Spain.The horses are divided into different groups such as the cavalry, carriage, saddle, and pack horses.

The Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla is a living symbol of Spanish culture that has been passed down from generation to generation, with each new generation learning from the previous one.

20- Hospital of the Venerable

The Hospital of the Venerables Seville was founded when the Brotherhood of Silence decided, in 1627, to care for the elderly, the poor and the disabled. A house was rented for this purpose, but it was not until 1675 that work started on the construction of the Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes, on the initiative of Canon Justino de Neve.

It is located in Seville, Spain and has been one of the best sights in Seville. The hospital has been visited by many notable people throughout its history, including Charles Darwin, Max Planck, and King Alfonso XII.

It was also used as a place for medical education during the 19th century when it became an international center for teaching and research. The Hospital is the setting for numerous films. It is now famous for being the headquarters of the famous Spanish Focus-Abengoa Foundation (the Hospital of Venerables were restored between mid-1987 and the end of 1991. This re-routing of the building was authorised by Cardinal Carlos Amigo Vallejo.

21- Palacio de los marqueses de la Algaba

The Palace of the Marquises of La Algaba is a historic building in the city of Seville, Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Spain. The palace was built between 1474 by three generations of the Marquisate de la Algaba family.

The Palace of the Marquises is a fascinating place to visit, but it is not only an architectural gem; it also has a rich history and many mysteries.

On 11 January 2013, the mayor of Seville, Juan Ignacio Zoido, opened the Mudéjar Centre in the Palace of the Marqués de la Algaba. It currently houses a collection of 111 pieces related to this artistic style. Included are Mudejar jars, seals and baptismal fonts; polychrome canes from the 15th century; 3 arrocabeos (wooden pillars used as decorative elements); almizates (walls adorned with painted tile ornaments) or muqarnas (shapeless geometrical shapes); wooden muqarnas and fragments of plaster; tiles and Gothic tombstones.

22- The Church of Santa Ana

This monument was erected in the time of Altonso X and as a testimony of gratitude to the Almighty for having cured that King of an eye ailment that afflicted him.

The Church of Santa Ana offers some very remarkable archaeo-artistic features, as it contains eloquent traits of the union of three styles: Romanesque, Gothic and Mohammedan.

Due to its construction and layout, it is the most interesting of Seville's parish churches, despite the disastrous repairs it has undergone. It has three doors, two lateral ones and one at the foot of the central nave, the most curious of which is the one that faces Vázquez de Leca street, although it only conserves a series of corbels representing lions' heads in its upper part, and the primitive layout of the archivolt, of very low ogival shape and formed by concentric arches that start from columns, in the Romanesque style.

23- Iglesia de San Luis de los Franceses

The church of San Luis de los Franceses, which currently belongs to the Diputación de Sevilla, is an outstanding example of 18th century Baroque harmony. It was designed by the master architect L. de Figueroa and built between 1699 and 1730 for the Society of Jesus. After the expulsion of the Jesuits from Spain in 1835, it was used for various purposes.

24- Church of Santa Maria Magdalena

The Church of Santa Maria Magdalena is a Catholic temple and royal parish in Seville. It is one of the best examples of Asturias's architecture from the late 18th-early 19th centuries, evidenced by its richly decorated facade and interior stucco decorations. The Palacio Real was constructed by Leonardo de Figueroa and erected between the late 17th and early 18th centuries. It is an Asset of Cultural Interest, declared in 1970.

25- Maria Luisa park

The tropical Maria Luisa park cannot be ignored, because while Plaza de Espana portrays man made beauty, this park has plenty of natural beauty to show with its incredible palm trees, rich green plants and grass as well as a hill with a bench on the top, right above a small waterfall leading to the bottom of the hill.

Not only is there phenomenal natural beauty all around this incredible park, but there are stylish statues across the entire park. If you love sculpted pieces of historic art, this provides you with more reason to explore this adventurous park of wonder. Some of these statues, as glorieta poet Aldofo Becquer make great use of the nature around them for a heightened effect.

You will make plenty more discoveries within Maria Luisa Park and have the opportunity to see some of the greatest views you will ever find in a park filled with history, beauty and adventure.

26- Parque Amate

Amate Park is a public park located in the Cerro-Amate neighbourhood of Seville. It separates the neighbourhoods of Santa Aurelia, Rochelambert, Juan XXIII and Amate.

The park was planned in the 1962 General Urban Development Plan, but its construction encountered some difficulties. It was not until 1974 that the park received a budget for its construction and the first phase of the project could begin. Due to the lack of a municipal licence and illegal development, the initial project could not proceed.

In addition, several farms in the area had to be expropriated and another area of the future park that had been used as a waste tank had to be cleared, which increased the construction costs. The fencing of the area took place between 1979 and 1980 and the first planting did not take place until 1981. Planting continued and the park was inaugurated in 1987.

In 1983, the bullfighting school Sevilla-Amate started its activity in the area. This school had a wooden bullring which was dismantled in December 2012. Today, it survives without this infrastructure.

The park has two monumental fountains designed by Manuel Salado in 1988. The style of these fountains is very simple and geometric in form, with traits of the Viennese Secession, neo-plasticism and post-industrialism of the time.

27- Seville Aquarium

28- See old Tobacco Factory

Further down the road you will find the tobacco factory that was originally the source of all tobacco imported from America during the era of Christopher Columbus. It was closed down and now used by the University of Seville. The popular opera Carmen was set in the tobacco factory, so Carmen fans will be excited to see the location that inspired the play.

29- The Squares of Seville

The Plaza de España, located to the north of the María Luisa Park, was designed by the architect Aníbal González for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. Its semi-oval shape symbolises that it welcomes its former colonies with open arms. In the centre there is a fountain. There is also a canal in which it is possible to go boating. The palace is a mixture of neo-renaissance, gothic and Mudejar styles. It is separated from the central square by four bridges dedicated to the kingdoms of Castile, Aragon, Navarre and León.

30- Plaza de Espana

A clash of Islamic and Christian architectural design, Mudéjar. This wonderful plaza was built within the tropical Maria Luisa Park to host the incredible Ibero-American Exposition World’s Fair in 1929.

Across the plaza, you will find 48 colourful alcoves, each being based on the different provinces of Spain, they tell a history in the form of interesting illustrations for each province while revealing the elegant logo for their coat of arms.

There are four glorious bridges, each representing the former four kingdoms of Spain: Castile, Aragon, Leon and Navarre. Two majestic towers stand over the plaza from both sides with a clear blue moat and boats to travel around in, becoming known as the Venice of Seville. The floor of the plaza features a decorative mosaic design for more visual beauty. The whole plaza is comparable to the size of 5 football stadiums with a beautiful fountain right in the centre.

The balcony provides a memorable view of the park and plaza, the balcony can be reached from the centre of the plaza building in which you will find gorgeous stairs to climb and a luxury interior to provide an incredible atmosphere.

Regularly, you will find passionate flamenco dancers in the area who will dance to the tune of musicians while a group of spectators gather. Sometimes, there are talented performers in the area. You can find horse carriages and kiosks selling snacks during the day.

This significant political exposition took place from 1929 to 1930, when it ended it became one of Seville’s greatest and most stunning attractions, drawing in so many people to visit everyday.

This exposition was prepared by the people of Seville for 19 years to improve relations with Portugal, the US and South America.

Today, Plaza de Espana is used to provide offices for the government and armed forces. Due to its mesmerising architecture and beautifully natural surroundings, the plaza became the stage for the filming of Star Wars II, The Dictator and Lawrence of Arabia.

If you ever decide to watch those movies, you can always try to look out for the plaza.

There is almost no other place in the world that resembles this phenomenal Mudéjar structure. Plaza de Espana is a place highly recommended to those visiting that enjoy the sights of unique structures.

31- Monasterio de la Cartuja

Cartuja is a surreal town that makes you forget you’re in Seville, there is plenty to see and do in a beautiful environment that your eyes won’t be able to get enough of. In this town, you can find the Carthusian monastery where you can wonder across the bridge and into the entranceway to explore within the walls of this incredible architecture with splendid greenery and gorgeous Christian designs.

On the site you will find lifelike sculptures that will impress you. You might be in for a surprise when you realise a certain someone is actually a statue and not a living person. When you enter the walls, do take a look behind you. You will realise there is a titan living within the walls.

In the nearby area, you can also find a few other landmarks such as el Pabellon de la Navegacion, or some museums and art exhibitions including the CaixaForum, EPGASA and Van Gogh Alive. This is a great opportunity to explore Seville’s culture while you are there!

32- Plaza del Triunfo

The Plaza del Triunfo is one of the most emblematic squares in the city. It offers a magnificent view of many of Seville's famous buildings such as the Cathedral, the General Archive of the Indies, the Convent of La Encarnación and even the Alcazar. In the centre is an impressive statue dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. It has four statues of famous Sevillian figures: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, Miguel Cid, Martínez Montañés and Juan de Pineda. Every year, during the night of December 7th, a floral offering is made.

33- Plaza de America

The Plaza América, located in the María Luisa Park, was inaugurated in 1916. It is surrounded by the Palace of Ancient Arts, the Royal Pavilion and the Palace of Fine Arts. In the centre of the square there is a beautiful pond covered with water lilies and a large fountain surrounded by wrought iron candles. The square also has a green area with geometric flowerbeds in which various types of plants are planted, ranging from roses to Japanese charcoal and tall palm trees.

The 2 most popular events in Seville

The two most popular events in Seville are the Seville Fair and Holy Week of Seville. Both of these festivals are highly anticipated by locals and tourists alike, so it is important to plan ahead when visiting this wonderful city.

• Seville April Fair, The Feria de Abril is, along with the Semana Santa, one of the most international and popular festivals in the city. For a week, the fairground is occupied by more than a thousand casetas where you can eat fried fish , drink and enjoy yourself with family and friends. A wide range of attractions is also available. In short, the music, the food, the dancing and the desire to have fun create a unique atmosphere that attracts young and old alike.
• The Holy Week of Seville Seville's Holy Week , apart from being the city's most important religious celebration, is also an impressive show that presents the public with the city's greatest sculptural and craft achievements. Like every year, it begins on Palm Sunday and ends a week later on Easter Sunday. During this week of festivities, numerous processions and floats parade through the streets.

Insights to see the best of Seville

Which activities can i do in seville? What is Seville famous for? Seville things to do ? List of the best places to see in Seville? Like we said, Seville is a city that offers lots and original possibilities.

How about a “Ride in the boat in the Guadalquivir River”? Nothing better than to relax and get to know Seville from another point of view. If you want to visit the Giralda and Cathedral or the Royal Alcazar? Make it a combo and visit them both with labelleseville.com .

Can't make up your mind? Don't worry. Read on for a special list of sightseeing places in Seville.

- Walking around the Plaza de España in Seville

The Seville Plaza de España is a beautiful public space in the Sevillan city center. It is surrounded by beautiful buildings and fountains, making it a popular tourist attraction. The Plaza de España was originally built as a monument to celebrate the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition, an exhibition that aimed to promote economic development throughout Spain's many colonies in Latin America and the Caribbean Sea at that time. Needless to say, this monumental plaza has not lost its popularity since it was first built over eighty years ago!

This park within a park can be found within the confines of Parque de María Luisa (another must-visit for lovers of green space).

- Visit Triana Market

• The Seville market of Triana is a good experience for a variety of reasons.
• Besides the fact that it is not overpriced, the market has many delicious fruits and vegetables that are perfect for culinary creations.
• There are also numerous vendors selling different types of food, art, and crafts.

- See a Flamenco Show

• Seville has a rich flamenco culture and history. It is the birthplace of this art form and home to some of its most renowned artists.
• A flamenco show is one of the most popular attractions in this city. It will allow you to learn about the rich history of Seville.
• A Seville flamenco show also give you the opportunity to enjoy one of the best dances in the world.

- Lose Yourself in Barrio Santa Cruz

• Barrio Santa Cruz is a neighborhood in Seville, Spain.
• It is the perfect place to lose yourself in and find all the Spanish culture that you could ever want.
• This neighborhood is full of cobblestone streets, Gothic architecture, and colorful buildings. It also has a lot of restaurants, bars, and cafes where you can try out traditional Spanish dishes like paella or tapas.
• One Seville's Most Charming Neighborhood.

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- Roman Ruins Seville - Italica City

• The ruins of Seville are located in Santiponce, about 6 kilometers from Seville.
• The Roman city was originally founded in 206 BC.
• The city was founded by the Romans and was named after Santiponus, a local god and son of Hercules.
• The ruins include temples, theatres, amphitheatre and other buildings made of limestone, baths, and other structures that date back to the 3rd century BC to 2nd century AD.

- Pamper your inner child at Isla Mágica

• Isla Magica Seville is a magical place where the kids can let their inner child out and have fun.
• It has an amusement park, water park and many other activities that will make your day.
• A visit to Isla Magica Seville is like visiting a dreamland for children. This resort is a haven for the kids to let their inner child out with all the fun activities they can find in this resort.

- Kayak time or boat cruise ecotourism on the Guadalquivir river

• The kayak time in the Guadalquivir River is a popular activity among tourists who want to explore seville while having an exciting experience.
• The cruise boat ecotourism river Guadalquivir is one of the most popular attractions in Seville. It offers visitors an opportunity to explore the city from different perspectives, while experiencing its natural beauty and cultural heritage.

- Explore Seville city with a bike tour!

• Bicycle tours are a great way to explore a city. Bicycle tours are also an affordable way to get around.
• You can explore the city in a single day, or even in a few hours.
• It's a great way to explore this beautiful city without getting lost or tired of walking around.
• Here we provide you with our bike tour of Seville.

- What to see in seville spain in one day?

How many days in Seville ? Better one day, two days, one week ? Good question. Seville is a city that you should spend more than a day in if you can so you can experience all it has to offer. It hosts numerous attractions, such as its incredible architecture and many museums. If you want to see in Seville in one day, you need to know a perfect summary.

To help you get the most out of your visit to Seville, choose things to see in Seville, we tell you what you can see and do, what time of day, how long, etc.

The morning

• We should visit the Monumental area of the city. It includes a number of popular sights, including the Alcazar, Archivo de Indias, Cathedral and its surroundings, especially Santa Cruz neighbourhood. This should be done in a fairly short amount of time. A self-guided tour will not provide enough interest or entertainment to be worth your while. It’s better hire a profesional guide.
• Remember to get your tickets in advance, as long queues are common. For the day visit it is more than recommended to get a skip-the-line tour with labelleseville.com, for example.
• You can have lunch from 12:00/16:00. at any of the following buffet restaurants or tapas bars near Plaza Nueva, Plaza de la Constitución, Avenida de la Constitución and Plaza del Salvador (they have a good tapas bar in front of the Iglesia del Eslavador and it is a large square). These restaurant suggestions are just one of the many options to choose from in Seville.

The Afternoon

• Take a horse-drawn carriage ride around Seville in the early afternoon.
• Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, where you can admire Sevillian Baroque's best masterpieces and learn about its rich history.
• Enjoy shopping in some of Seville's streets or squares, mainly those mentioned above, or visit the commercial area to see what it is like before heading back to your hotel for a nice dinner and drinks with friends.
• Attend a show related to Sevillian flamenco (in Triana or in the city centre) in the evening. If you enjoy artistic dance, adjust your itinerary accordingly.
• It is worthwhile to go to Triana at lunchtime and see a flamenco show before eating in the neighbourhood. In Triana, you will find interesting tablaos and a variety of tapas bars such as Las Golondrinas, Bar Santa Ana, Casa Cuesta).
• This is a guide to a day trip to Seville for enthusiastic travellers. It is focused on the experience for a visitor who has no particular preference - those who have never been there before and have an open mind.

Seville travel tips

You now have a little bit of information to help you organize better your stay in Seville. Where to eat, what to do, what to visit... A little bit of everything! But, what else should you know about your destination? Here we will leave you some tips.

- Best Practical Tip.

Sevilla reaches high temperatures in spring season, which increases in summer, what means that if you visit the city in that time, remember to bring light clothes, something to protect you from the sun and water. Avoid going out at the hours where the temperature reaches it's highest.

The city is full of corners to discover, that's why we recommend you to do your visits with a guide. This way you can get to know even better the city.

If you come in high season (from spring to the end of summer) the city will be full of tourists. Take advantage of the first hours of the day to avoid large queues in the different monuments. You will enjoy a lot more of your day.

There are different point stops for tourist information. If you have any doubts, ask! They will be happy to help you make your visit as fruitful as possible.

- How to get to the center of seville?

Seville has a large urban transport network that will allow you move around the city in a fast and easy way.

As far as transport is concerned, it is important to know that it is quite easy to get around the city. You can choose between the bus, the metro and the tram.

-Seville Bus-

By bus, you can reach a large number of destinations in Seville. The most well-known station is the Prado de San Sebastián.

It is located in the centre of Seville, close to the Puerta de Jerez and Maria Luisa Park. The coaches that stop here come from or go to various municipalities in the province of Seville, other provinces in Andalusia and even other Spanish cities such as Madrid.

The buses you can take at this station are the following: C1, C2, 37, 25, 26, 38, 22, 28, 29 and the EA, among others. It is also worth noting that the C5 line only runs in the historic centre of Seville. It therefore provides quick access to some of the most touristy sites.

There are several bus routes to the centre. In addition, you have the "tourist cards" which last for 1 or 3 days. If you plan to travel by bus, this card will be your best ally. It is cheap and you can take as many buses as you like without limit.

If you need more information, you can find it in http://www.tussam.es .

-Seville Metro-

The Seville metro currently has only one line. It runs from the Exhibition Centre to the Olivar de Quinto terminus, passing through the Puerta Jerez, San Bernardo and El Prado de San Sebastián stations, all three of which are located in the city centre. The Puerta Jerez station is the most interesting, as it is close to major tourist attractions such as Seville Cathedral and the Plaza de España.

Currently, Seville has the Line 1 of the subway that will help you move. There are 6 subway stops near the historic center like “Plaza of Cuba” or “Puerta Jerez”. A subway ride costs 0,82 cents.

More information in http://www.metro-sevilla.es/es

-Seville Tramway-

Seville's tramway also has a single line. It runs between Plaza Nueva, where the city hall is located, and San Bernardo station, where it is possible to connect with the metro and regional trains.

It passes through 3 stations on its way:

• Archivo de Indias.
• Puerta de Jerez, where you can also take the metro on line 1.
• Prado, where you can connect with the metro and a large number of urban and intercity bus lines.

- How and where to park in Seville?

Parking in Seville is generally easy. Thankfully, there are plenty of parking options for tourists. The city has good car distribution, but finding one near a busy tourist attraction can be tricky, so it's worth considering options in nearby areas. Parking near the Macarena hospital, for instance, is usually easier to find. If you have a hand-held navigation device, look for the red icon on the map and then select the 'calculate route' option.

The best way to park your vehicle in Seville is to choose a covered car park. There are plenty of these, ranging from 10EUR to 35EUR per day. Check out the map from the Tourist Office to find the one that suits your budget and needs. The cheapest parking spot is in the INSUR Mirador de Santa Justa car park, which is also the closest to the historic city centre and a Metro station. Discounts are also available in some car parks. Alternatively, you could park your car in a private garage of a hotel.

You can also park outside of paid car parking spaces. While this option is more convenient and cheap, you should also consider the dangers of parked cars in the city center. You could damage your car, incurring a high fine, or even get towed away. If you need to leave your car in the city center, consider parking in a paid car park. This option is much safer than parking on the street and is a safer option.

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Markets of Seville

Seville has a lot of markets to visit for shopping and Seville is a wonderful city for shoppers. It is one of the most important cities in Andalusia, where fashionable people gather and shop in several markets. There are markets dedicated to fruits and vegetables, markets dedicated to jewelry and antique items, other collectible., and many more depending on what you are looking for. Here are some of the most famous ones in Seville:

- Mercado Plaza de la Encarnacion

Located in the central Sevillian square of the same name and in the grounds of the medieval convent of La Encarnación, this market was established in 1842. It originally had more than 400 "cuarteladas" (as the stalls were called in the old days), offering a wide variety of fresh produce. The market was founded in the 19th century.

Due to structural problems, the market was demolished in 1973. For about 40 years, the market was closed down, turned into a fenced-off enclosure, and the traders moved to another location to continue their work.

In 2004, an international ideas competition was held for the remodelling of the market, and the jury chose Jürgen Mayer's Setas de Sevilla project.

Inaugurated in 2010, the Encarnación market, also known today as the "mushroom market or the metropolitan market", is home to one of the most modern street food markets in the world. On 2,200 square metres, 40 stalls of almost 20 square metres are arranged in square islands. These allow each stall to display its products at right angles to each other.

Of the market's forty stalls (some open seasonally), nine are dedicated to fish and seafood, ten to vegetables or fruit, four to meat and sausages, four to poultry and four to groceries, charcuterie and cheese.

In addition, there are four other stalls housing a variety of uses, from a freezer shop, to a catering service, a café-bar and a jeweller's shop. And outside the market, there are modern bars ideal for tapas or a drink.

- Gourmet Market Lonja del Barranco

The Market is a historic and monumental space designed by Gustave Eiffel. From its construction in 1883 until 1970, it was used as a fish market and wholesale fish market, and is still the only iron market in Seville today.

The Mercado Lóndigo del Barranco is a new open space in the heart of the gastronomic and cultural district of Seville.

Here you can find a destination for all types of travellers, both cultural and gastronomic. It has become an essential stop for locals and tourists due to its location and offer.

There are several establishments that form part of the Mercado Lóndigo del Barranco and which are distributed over its two floors, offering a wide variety of food.

There are more than 20 establishments, but the total assortment of food is 150, making it a fun market to explore and enjoy.

After a guided tour, stepping out of the hotel or taking food kits outdoors is an option to consider if you're interested in trying some local dishes and the best food from the restaurants. You can try anything from the menus on offer, such as fried fish, grilled chicken, seafood and much more thanks to the varied and modern gastronomic menus.

• Gourmet Market Lonja del Barranco
• Adress: C. Arjona, s/n, 41001 Sevilla.
• Site Web: lonjadelbarranco.com
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- Duque la Magdalena Market

This market is where shoppers go to find fashion and handmade jewelry, hats, scarves, bags (I’ve found some wonderful leather goods there), sunglasses, soaps and perfumes (among other things). Though I’ve only been in the summer, I’ve heard that around the holidays, the market expands to accommodate other seasonal vendors and becomes the perfect place to do some one-stop Christmas shopping.

• Mercadillo del Duque la Magdalena
• Adress: Plaza del Duque.

- Seville Triana Market

At the end of the Triana Bridge, you will find the small market Castillo de San Jorge de Triana, or better known as the "Mercado de Triana".

Less touristy than the Mercado Encarnación (one of the main reasons is that this market is located underneath the Setas de Sevilla), you can buy a lot of fresh and different products according to your culinary preferences. And if your bag is already full, perhaps you can stop at one of the small restaurants in the market, many of which are still open in the evenings.

The Mercado de Triana has become one of the best meeting places in Seville. It's a great place for lunch, dinner and late-night drinks. You can even go for a stroll afterwards in the Barrio de Triana and enjoy the evening overlooking the Guadalquivir River.

• Seville Triana Market
• Adress: C. San Jorge, 6, 41010 Sevilla.

- El Postigo crafts market

The impressive walls of the former Weavers' Guild building house a unique craft market offering everything from jewellery, traditional ceramics, mosaics, paintings, leather, textiles, silk flowers and paper.

The building has 900 square metres of exhibition space, with more than 20 workshops and studios distributed over three floors around an atrium. It was designed by the Sevillian architect Juan Talavera y Heredia.

it's open Mondays to Fridays from 10:30 am to 5:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

• Lonja de Artesania El Postigo
• Adress: C. Arfe, s/n, 41001 Sevilla.

- Feria Market

We love this market in Seville. It is one of our favourites. Different. Atypical. Authentic market. We love it!!!!

Feria Market is an incredibly vibrant and bustling marketplace located near the monumental Macarena Arch. There is a large amount of sellers with a variety of wares ranging from everyday household items or fresh fruits, vegetables and meat to antiques and crafts as well as used items such as books, games, toys and computers.

You may even find some incredibly intriguing items including tribal masks which would make for some great decoration at home or a nice souvenir to take back home with you as a keepsake or gift.

The market attracts so many visitors, with the street market normally being at its peak on Thursdays around noon before the sellers leave for their ciesta. You can also find many tapas bars and shops in the area, this place is very convenient for both local residents and tourists who are in need of something or want to take a gander at all the goods.

Once you are done with the market, you can easily check out the Puerto de la Macarena nearby, a monument of Seville in the shape of an arch as well as the walls which have existed since the era of Julius Ceaser. You can find restaurants, stores and supermarkets in the area as well as the incredible Andalusian Parliament.

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The Best Day Trips from Seville

We have compiled the Best Day Trips from Seville, a list of places that can be easily visited on a day trip from Seville. These experiences are the best for day trips in Seville and very easy to book. See historical sites, fantastic location and great places.

List of the Best Day Trips from Seville

- Day trip to Gibraltar

• Go To The Top Of The Rock Of Gibraltar from seville . We recommend you what to see in a one day visit to Gibraltar and enjoy fully your Gibraltar Rock experience.

- Day Trip to Tangier

• It can be difficult to find time in the day to explore new and exciting places, but if you are interested in multiculturalism, this is the perfect experience for you. This full day tour will take you to Tangier . You'll even get your first taste of Morocco with this wonderful excursion from Seville.

- Day Trip to White villages and Ronda

• Enjoy a perfect itinerary to the White Villages of Andalusia and the city of Ronda with this day trip from Seville. See also the surroundings of Zahara de la Sierra, Grazalema and Ronda.

- Day trip to Cádiz

• Day trip to see in one day in Cadiz from Seville . This is one of our favourite day trips from Seville. Explore the history of Cadiz and the Caleta beach. And see the unique Central Market where you can eat some tapas and have a drink if you wish.

- Day Trip to Granada To See Alhambra

• Day trips to the Alhambra from Seville, it's so perfect! Escorted by an official guide, you will visit one of the most amazing monuments and explore the Nasrid palaces, Moorish halls, courtyards and pavilions of the Alhamabra with this beautiful excursion to Alhambra and Albaicín from Seville .

- Day Trip to Cordova to see Mezsquita

• See the Mezquita in Córdoba with this excursion and discover the most unique religious building you are likely to see on your trip and holiday in Andalusia.

- Day Trip to Jerez

• Day trips in Jerez from Seville. Organise your tapas tours and visits to wineries. Enjoy horses and flamenco in the beating heart of the province of Cadiz. You can spend a perfect day in Jerez, believe us!

- Day trip To Doñana Park

• Spot lynx, eagles, flamingos, perfect panoramic views of dunes, beaches and some of Andalusia's most iconic animals in the famous Doñana National Park. Explore the charming village of El Rocio and the ecosystem of the Doñana National Park: Without a doubt, a perfect day to marvel at Europe's largest wildlife reserve .

- Guided visit to Campo Bravo

• Visit this beautiful cattle ranch of Toros Bravos near to Seville.

The Seville Airport

The Seville San Pablo airport has a single runway. The terminal was designed with the Sevillian culture in mind. The airport is also home to Airbus Defense & Space facilities, part of the aerospace company Airbus Group.

These facilities are used for the assembly, revision, and maintenance of aircraft. In addition to the flights coming from and going to Seville, the airport offers car rental services. There are 42 check-in counters and fourteen boarding gates, as well as a VIP lounge.

There are several eating options available. Fast food and Spanish cuisine are both available in the departures lounge. There is also a duty-free store for passengers flying from the EU. Other amenities include ATMs, pharmacies, a lost property office, and a pharmacy. Additionally, the airport has a cafe and snack shop. Guests can also purchase souvenirs and sportswear from the airport's shop.

Parking is easy at the airport, with both long and low-cost spaces available. The airport also has a large selection of shops and restaurants. There are no currency exchange offices, but there are several ATMs and several credit card processing companies. In 2012, 4.3 million passengers passed through the airport.

Seville Airport is the sixth busiest airport in Spain. It serves 42 destinations in Northern and Europe, and handled more than seven million passengers in 2018. Low-cost carriers such as Vueling and Ryanair use the airport as their base. The airport is 10 km from central Seville and 110 km north of the Costa de la Luz. The airport also operates as an information desk, with staff able to answer travel queries and provide directions to hotels, restaurants, and other attractions in the area.

• Séville - San Pablo Airport
• Adress: A-4, Km. 532, 41020 Sevilla.
• Phone: 954 44 90 00
• More information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seville_Airport

Flights to Seville, Spain

The flight to Seville Spain is a popular destination for many travelers. If you're looking for an affordable flight to this city, you can use the search engine below to find the cheapest flights .

Cheap flights to Seville are available from many major airports in Europe including London, Paris, and Amsterdam for example.

How to get from Seville

- how to get from seville to a city in the surrounding area.

If you are visiting southern Spain, you will probably want to see Seville. They are the two main cultural centres of the region. There are several ways to get to Seville from another city. By bus, by train, by car sharing or by personal transfer. Our company believes that these transfers are the most efficient way to get from Seville and back.

The first option for getting between the two cities is by train. Renfe runs four trains a day between Granada and Seville. These trains are well adapted and allow a smooth journey through the countryside. However, they are the slowest alternative, taking an hour longer than the bus. Also, the train terminals in both cities are a bit far from the historic centre, which means that you will have to drag your travel luggage around the city. So, this technique is not as convenient as it might seem at first glance and, combined with its slowness, cannot be considered the best way to go Seville.

Like the train, the bus stations in both cities are a long way from the city centre, which again results in journey after journey. In addition, the buses are confined and, in addition, the high-speed roads do not take advantage of the positive views of the train. However, buses are much more regular than trains, and much cheaper.

Nevertheless, we suggest that anyone who has the means to make the journey more pleasant should do so. The bus is by no means the best method of getting from Seville to Granada for example.

- Sharing a Car

Another option that fewer people know about is car sharing. BlablaCar is one of the most popular. These websites are quite simple. Drivers upload the journey they are going to make, you search for where you want to go and you also join the driver of the vehicle on their journey. It's a great way to meet people in the region, it's quick, easy and also the cheapest of all the options. However, there are disadvantages. The fact that locals often drive means they don't speak English, so many visitors will find it difficult to speak. It can also be a problem trying to arrange a pick-up point with the driver and, more importantly, most drivers do not book the trip until the eleventh hour. This indicates that trying to plan the journey can be a real challenge. Although an excellent method, these negative aspects mean that, in our opinion, it is not the most convenient way to go from Seville to Barcelona, for example, but it is a good option if you are coming from Cadiz (short journey, about 1h30).

- Private transfer (with friends or Family transfers from Seville)

In our opinion, the best way to get from Seville to another Andalusian city, or the other way around, is with a private transfer. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and drop you off at the next hotel. This way, you don't have to cross the city with your travel luggage. It also takes away all the stress and anxiety: you can book as far in advance as you like, and you just relax! All the guides speak very good English, which means you'll be able to talk to the locals along the way and get first-hand guidance on what to do and where to go. However, the most significant benefit of these transfers, from our point of view, is that you usually have a dedicated driver for the day, so you can go anywhere you want.

You can consider these trips without any problem to get to Seville

• Seville to Alhambra (Granada)
• Seville to Jerez
• Seville to Cádiz
• Seville to Gibraltar
• Seville to Tangier
• Seville to Carmona
• Sevillle to Huelva
• Seville to Barcelona
• Seville to Lisbon
• Seville to Cordoba
• Seville to Madrid

Best Months to Visit and When to come to Seville exactly?

First of all, if you cannot stand the intense heat, it is advisable to choose other months than July and August. Coming in the middle of summer, i.e. during July and August, the temperatures can be very high (can reach more than 50º).

However, if you are heat resistant, these are the months of low tourist numbers when you can enjoy your visits away from the crowds. In our opinion, the best times to visit Seville are in mid-season: April to June and September to October.

In addition, the "semana santa" takes place in April, a local festival that brings together all generations for a whole week of lively festivities.

Remember to check which public and religious holidays are in Spain, and which ones will take place during your stay, as many shops, restaurants and/or museums may be closed on these days.

Seville and FootBall

We can't forget to talk a bit about football and the two Seville clubs. As another city. Seville has 2 important "religions" SEVILLA F.C and BETIS FUTBOLL CLUB..

Sevilla Fútbol Club

Sevilla Fútbol Club is a Spanish football club based in Seville, Andalusia. It plays in La Liga and has been one of the most successful clubs in Spain over the past 15 years. Founded on 25 January 1890, it was the first football club to be established in Seville, with its first match being played against Castellón de la Plana on 27 March 1891.

History of Sevilla FC.

On January 25, 1890 a British vice-consul, who is named Edward Farquharson Johnston, founded the club and its first president was Jerez born José Luis Gallegos Arnosa. The following year this club was officially registered in the General Association of Sports Clubs (Seville) and its name changed to Sevilla Football Club de Séville It’s history can be traced back to 1885 when sevillistas helped establish a football team at the Seville Cricket Ground (Campo de La Alameda). The latter played intermittently until 1890 before they were forced to relocate due to health issues caused by excessive playing. A club called Alumni SA was chartered on 27 April 1907 with Mr John Waddington as President, but it appears that after having money problems owing £500 bailiffs refused their permission for play on 2 September 1909 seeking damages against Sevilla Fútbol Club which had allegedly completely suspended them prior to 3 May 1908. After resuming its activities in Seville Cricket Ground the new secondary team joined two leagues simultaneously: Segunda División del Sur (Tercera Division - Third Division) from 1910–11 season included teams such as Real Betis B Sport de Sevilla Hacienda Deportiva Furache Linares and eventually folded just before World War I. On July 1921 both Senovillas players Ramon Trias y Juan Rivera knocked down a referee during a match.

Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán

Sevilla FC's home ground, the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, has been used since its construction in 1922. It was named after club president Ramón Sánchez Pizjuan in 1951. It is home to over 43,000 spectators and hosts more than 200 events per year including sporting matches, concerts, and cultural events.

The shield of Sevilla F.C

The shield was drawn up by Pablo Rodríguez and exhibited to the public on 16 October 1921 and the red and white colours are those of the club and the town. From the heraldic aspect, it is a Swiss coat of arms, half split and cut. On one side, in silver, the patron saints, seated. Secondly, in silver, the initials "S", "F" and "C" interlaced sable. And third, in silver, five staves of gules. Chord, in general, of two pieces of gules, one for each quarter. In the centre of the coat of arms is a traditional football from the 1920s.

Real Betis Balompie

Real Betis Balompié is a Spanish football club based in Seville, currently playing in La Liga. This video is perfect to learn about the history of this great club through its history and players.

Shield sevilla fc

Useful telephone numbers and tourist directions in seville.

• Emergency: 112
• Municipal Police: 092
• National Police: 091
• Ambulances: 061
• Attention number of the city hall: 010
• Health emergencies: 061
• Telephone of emergencies: 112
• Health emergencies: 902505061
• Firefighters: 080
• National Police Station (Center Seville): 954289557
• Airport of San Pablo: 902 404 704
• Bus Station Plaza de Armas: 954 907 737
• Bus Station Prado of San Sebastian: 954 417 111
• EuroTaxis of Seville: 954 476 060
• Subway of Seville: 954 540 785
• RadioTaxi of Seville: 954 580 000
• RENFE - Trains (information and reserves): 902 320 320
• Sevici: 902 011 032
• Tussam Urban Bus: 010

CONCLUSION SEVILLE GUIDE TRAVEL

We hope you love reading this comlplete guide about Seville and Seville Tourism.To sum up, if you decide to come to Seville, it is obvious that you will have unforgettable memories of your visit. The city, rich in historical places, but also in places whose main purpose is fun, will not leave you indifferent.

Resume how explore Seville in One Day: Unveiling its Rich Heritage and Must-See Sights

Discover the Gems of Seville in Just a Day with Our Comprehensive Guide

If you're captivated by history, culture, and architectural marvels, Seville stands as a captivating destination that must be on your travel radar. Renowned as one of Spain's most stunning cities, it boasts a treasure trove of monuments and historical landmarks. If you find yourself with a solitary day to immerse yourself in the beauty of this city, let Visitanddo.com be your guiding light. We present to you an indispensable itinerary to ensure you don't miss any nuances of what Seville has to offer.

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Choosing the Optimal Time for Your Seville Adventure

Deciding the perfect moment to explore Seville is a matter of personal preference, deeply intertwined with your desired activities. Remember to consider two pivotal factors: weather conditions and significant events.

For those who relish mild temperatures and leisurely strolls, the ideal periods to visit Seville are from March to May and September to November. During these months, the climate is pleasant, with temperatures hovering around a comfortable 25 degrees Celsius.

However, if you revel in warm climates and your schedule aligns with the summer months, namely June, July, and August, with temperatures reaching the high 40s, you might find joy in visiting despite the bustling crowds.

If the scorching heat seems daunting, our suggestion is to opt for a guided tour excursion to Seville, including tickets to the exquisite Royal Alcazar. Reserve your spot now and evade the peak temperatures that summer brings.

As alluded to earlier, those who wish to immerse themselves in Seville's vibrant festivals and cultural events should prioritize the April Fair, Easter celebrations, and the enchanting Christmas decorations. While these periods attract bustling crowds, they offer an authentic taste of Seville's lively spirit. So, irrespective of the season, the city holds its charm.

A Perfect Day in Seville: A Mini Itinerary for Explorers

For travelers hailing from Malaga, the seamless way to experience Seville in a single day is by embracing a guided day trip. This approach guarantees you cover the quintessential sights. Whether you prefer an immersive tour with Royal Alcazar tickets or a more budget-friendly solo exploration, Seville promises an unforgettable journey.

But no matter your travel style, our mini itinerary will help you craft an unforgettable route throughout Seville's splendor:

Seville in a Day: A Mini Expedition in 5 Hours

• Maria Luisa Park: In the heart of the city, this park offers a serene escape. Adorned with captivating fountains, statues, and lush gardens, it's an oasis of tranquility.
• Plaza de España: A testimony to elegance, this square was constructed for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition. Its semi-circular edifice and a scenic canal with rowing boats make for a captivating stroll and photographic opportunities.
• La Puerta de Jerez: A relic of medieval times, this ancient entrance into Seville's walls is now a bustling epicenter. It's a perfect meeting point and a reference for city explorations.
• The Avenida de la Constitución: Your gateway to the city's tourist hub, the old town, bustling with captivating landmarks. Notably, the Archive of the Indies, a historic trading house linked to 'The New World.'
• Seville Cathedral and the Giralda: This awe-inspiring cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece, boasts the world's largest Gothic architecture. Its Giralda, the bell tower, is iconic. Don't miss the Royal Chapel's visit, where the tombs of Spanish monarchs, including Christopher Columbus, rest.
• The Royal Alcazar of Seville: Immerse yourself in Mudejar magnificence at this historic royal palace. Notably, it served as a backdrop for "Game of Thrones." A must-visit for any explorer.
• The Santa Cruz Neighborhood: A treasure trove of winding alleys, charming squares, and floral courtyards. A culinary haven, offering delectable meals and beverages.
• Plaza Nueva: Enveloped by orange groves and a magnificent sculpture of Alfonso X the Wise, it hosts Seville's City Council.
• Plaza de San Francisco: A neighboring square housing architectural wonders like the Banco de España and the Laredo building.
• The Seville Mushrooms: A venture down Calle Sierpes leads to the Las Setas monument. Venture upwards for a panoramic vista of Seville's heart.
• Torre del Oro: This ancient defensive tower by the Guadalquivir River now houses the Naval Museum, offering insights into Seville's maritime heritage.

While these destinations provide a glimpse into Seville's magic, remember that the city offers even more marvels to discover. To ensure you're fully equipped, here's a link to Seville's tourist office, offering invaluable insights if you're already in the city and crave more information.

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Seville in 5 days guide

Having a good  travel guide to Seville  is just what you need to make the most of all the possibilities of the capital of Seville. Its culture, gastronomy and the charm of its people will make you spend 5 unbeatable days. Do you sign up?

The Real Alcázar, the cathedral, the Palacio de las Dueñas… Sevillian cultural heritage may seem overwhelming. However, if you organize yourself well, spending  5 days in Seville  is enough to get to know its best tourist attractions.

Despite having an impressive monumental legacy and all kinds of tourist activities, you can get to know the Andalusian capital in less than a week. The City Council itself demonstrates this in  a Seville travel guide that lists its main places of interest .

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Seville Travel Guide in 5 days: What You can’t miss

Navigating the Guadalquivir by boat, having fun at the attractions of the Isla Mágica theme park, strolling through the old Jewish quarter… The truth is that the capital of Seville is capable of  offering unsurpassed experiences to the traveler . And all of them have a place in our Seville travel guide!

Day 1- The Jewels of Seville’s Cultural Heritage Seville

Seville has  three monuments declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO . Of course, visiting them on the first day is the best way to start this Seville travel guide.

• The  Cathedral of Santa María de la Sede  was built on the mayor aljama of Seville. Important vestiges of the old mosque are preserved, such as the Giralda and the Patio de los Naranjos. In addition, it is the largest Gothic temple in the world.
• The  Real Alcázar  is a group of palaces from the 10th century used as the residence of royalty. Special mention deserves its spectacular gardens. Did you know that episodes of the “Game of Thrones” series have been filmed here?
• The  Archivo General de Indias  is a beautiful Renaissance building that contains 43,000 files documenting the discovery of America. In addition, it usually hosts interesting themed events.

Our Seville travel guide could not miss either a comforting walk through the  Santa Cruz neighborhood : the old Sevillian Jewish quarter. Here, in addition to admiring the beauty of squares such as Plaza de Doña Elvira, you can discover the Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes (where the Diego Velázquez Center is located).

The afternoon is a good time to relax in the famous María Luisa Park, where you will find beautiful roundabouts and fountains. You can even tour it in a horse-drawn carriage! 

In this guide we could not forget about family tourism. Thus, if you visit Seville with children . We recommend you visit the  aquarium , where, in addition to contemplating hundreds of species You can sleep among sharks. You can’t miss the  Casa de la Ciencia either, as it has a fascinating planetarium and a cultural agenda full of activities.

Day 2- Trip to Palatial Seville

Visit the 14 rooms of the  Museum of Fine Arts  (an old Mannerist-style convent) will allow you to admire paintings by famous painters as distinguished as El Greco, Zurbarán or Murillo. It also houses sculptures of great value, such as the Penitent Saint Jerome by Torrigiano or the Dolorosa by Pedro de Mena.

The next thing you can visit is the  Collegiate Church of Divino Salvador  (former Roman forum and mosque). Inside you will find valuable sculptural works (such as the Cristo del Amor by Martínez Montañés).

After trying some delicious tapas on an outdoor table, you can spend the afternoon discovering  some of the main manor houses in Seville . Thus, both the Casa de Pilatos and the Palacio de las Dueñas stand out both for their architectural beauty and for their magnificent art collections. For its part, the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija still preserves the mosaics of the Roman town of Italica . And don’t even think about missing the beautiful central patio of Salina’s house!

If you want to contemplate  a spectacular panoramic view of the city , go to “Las Setas” : the largest wooden architectural structure in the world. For their part, archeology lovers have an unmissable date with the Antiquarium museum, which is located on the ground floor of this curious building.

Day 3- Guadalquivir river and Triana neighborhood: Essential in all Seville Travel Guides

The Guadalquivir cannot be missing from any Seville travel guide. Not surprisingly, thanks to this river,  Seville became the gateway to America  and one of the most important European ports in the 16th century.

The surroundings of the Guadalquivir river will be the protagonists of your third day in Seville. Here is the  Torre del Oro and the Naval Museum . It is also worth visiting the Hospital de la Santa Caridad , whose church preserves paintings by Murillo and sculptures by Pedro Roldán.

Whether or not you are a fan of bullfighting, you can learn a lot about it by visiting the  museum in the Maestranza bullring : one of the oldest in the country. After all, nothing better than trying the typical  fried fish   to replenish energy.

We advise you to spend the afternoon in  the Triana neighborhood , where some of the most beautiful churches in Seville are located (such as the parish of Santa Ana ). Especially recommendable are its ceramics center and the Castillo de San Jorge (seat of the Spanish Holy Inquisition).

One of the things you have to do when you decide to spend 5 days in Seville is to familiarize yourself with its folklore. To this end, it will be very good  to receive some flamenco classes . There is no better way to end the day!

Day 4- The fascinating North of Seville

The next thing we suggest in this Seville travel guide is to dedicate your fourth day of your stay to the northern part of the city. In it you can admire  some of the best examples of religious architecture  in the capital.

• The  convent of Santa Paula  is enjoyed both with the eyes and the palate. This is due, on the one hand, to its numerous works of art and, on the other, to the handmade sweets that are made here.
• The  church of San Luis de los Franceses  It is a baroque temple considered the masterpiece of Leonardo de Figueroa. To highlight its set of altarpieces and the paintings of the dome.
• In the  basilica of the Macarena  is one of the most iconic symbols of Seville: the Virgen de la Esperanza Macarena. In addition, in its museum you can learn a lot about Holy Week in Seville.
• The  remains of the wall  that surrounded Seville in the Almoravid era (11th-12th centuries) are next to the Macarena basilica. This fortification remained intact until the 19th century. 
• Opposite the Macarena temple is the  Hospital de las Cinco Llagas : a magnificent Renaissance building that is now the seat of the Andalusian Parliament.
• The  Palace of the Marquises of Algaba  It houses the Mudéjar Interpretation Center, whose extensive archaeological collection will allow you to discover the secrets of this art. 

Day 5- Isla de la Cartuja

Of course, it would be a serious mistake not to spend any of these 5 days in Seville to visit the famous Isla de la Cartuja,  where Expo 92 took place . Moreover, its impressive facilities are capable of exciting children and adults.

• The  navigation pavilion  It will allow you to empathize with all those who crossed the Atlantic to find a better life.
• CaixaForum  is the third most important cultural center in Spain. Its 7,500 m2 house exhibition halls, an auditorium, workshops, a bookstore, a cafeteria and multipurpose spaces.
• The  Seville tower  is the tallest skyscraper in all of Andalusia and has an attractive glass and steel façade protected with aluminum slats.
• The  Three Cultures of the Mediterranean Foundation  is an institution that promotes dialogue and tolerance through various cultural activities.
• The  Andalusian Center for Contemporary Art  It is an old Carthusian monastery from the year 1400 converted into a ceramics factory. It served as the Royal Pavilion at Expo 92.

How to get around during your trip to Seville?

Any experienced traveler knows that the means of locomotion plays a very important role when it comes to enjoying a tourist destination. Thus,  a bicycle is by far the best way to get around the Andalusian capital . Think about it: it’s very affordable, it makes you fit, you take care of the environment and you have a great time. Everything are advantages!

Truly, we can’t think of anything better than  combining a bicycle and this Seville travel guide . What’s more, cycling allows you to explore this city at your own pace while you discover in depth each of its captivating corners.

Pedaling through the capital of Seville is a real joy. Not in vain, this beautiful city converges to  a pleasant climate, a flat terrain and an absolutely great  cycle-lane network . What more could you want?

Renting a bicycle in Seville  is the  easiest and most comfortable way to cycle  in the Andalusian capital. In addition, you can book a  bike tour  so as not to miss any of its numerous tourist charms. Test it!

Definitely, you just have to follow our Seville travel guide to discover this magical city in just 5 days.  Download the official document in PDF  to plan your stay in depth. You will have a great time!

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Why Go To Seville

The passion of a flamenco  dancer, the dedication of a bullfighting matador and the laid-back indulgence of an afternoon siesta are not merely romanticized memories of a long-ago Spain. These cultural traditions are prominent aspects of life in Seville and throughout the country's southernmost Andalusia region. A city marked by Jewish, Islamic and Christian influences, Seville shows evidence of each religion's presence in its church facades, minarets and centuries-old neighborhoods. Travelers who appreciate a good dose of history between leisurely strolls along narrow streets and relaxed, drawn-out meals will swoon over Seville's cultural offerings.

Plan to spend your time in Seville indulging in tapas at a street corner cafe or listening to an impromptu guitarist's tunes in a tree-lined plaza. Though the sunshine and easygoing lifestyle may lure you to relax your days away, be sure to make time for visits to the parks, gardens and palaces that showcase the city's complex history and architectural splendor. If you look closely, you'll spot "NO8DO" on city buses, benches, bicycle racks and even manhole covers. A rebus for the Spanish phrase "no me ha dejado," NO8DO translates to "It (Seville) has not abandoned me." In a 13th-century conflict between the ruling King Alfonso X and his son Sancho, the latter besieged the city. Seville’s inhabitants remained loyal to the king, and NO8DO (“She has not abandoned me”) was his way of showing his gratitude to the Sevillanos for their loyalty. The ubiquitous use of the rebus around the city clearly shows how its past is still deeply embedded in its present. Commit that slogan to memory because it's likely you'll adapt this mantra yourself; once you've seen the charms of Seville, your experience will stick with you for quite some time.

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Seville Travel Tips

Best months to visit.

The best time to visit Seville is from March to May. During these spring months the temperatures are mild, the rush of tourist traffic hasn't reached summer volume, and the hotels tend to offer lower rates (except during special events). The only downside? It does tend to rain. If you don't mind a shower or two, you'll be rewarded with a busy event calendar; springtime hosts the city's most notable annual festivals like Semana Santa and Feria de Abril. Summers in Seville are some of the warmest in all of Europe, with temperatures often exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Locals often flee to the nearby beach towns, making the abundance of city tourists more noticeable. In the fall, temperatures cool off and tourist crowds thin out, but the rain returns. The winter months bring relatively cooler weather (highs rarely dip below 60 degrees) and many Sevillanos spend more time indoors.

Weather in Seville

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What You Need to Know

You'll be feeling hot, hot, hot Seville's summers are among the hottest in Europe. Keep sunscreen on hand, wear a hat and drink lots of water.

Pack comfortable shoes Seville is best explored on foot. Don't forget to pack supportive footwear .

Afternoons can be sleepy Many businesses close their doors between 2 and 5 p.m. Plan ahead to accommodate the afternoon siesta .

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Stick to tapas bars Trade large entrees for traditional small plates (known as tapas) that often cost just a few euros each. It won't take too many to fill you up – two or three dishes should do the trick.

Walk everywhere Uncover details accessible only to pedestrians. Plus, walking makes it easy to save on transportation costs.

Shop open-air markets When purchasing souvenirs, stick to open-air markets and stalls where you'll find artisan wares and reasonable prices.

Culture & Customs

As the capital of Andalusia, Seville sits as the epicenter of southern Spanish culture – that means you'll find mouthwatering tapas, inspired flamenco dancing and sizable legs of jamón serrano (those cured hams hanging in storefront windows). Another important part of the Andalusian routine is the afternoon siesta – a two- to three-hour span of the day (between 2 and 5 p.m.) when most shops, close their doors to patrons. Sevillanos use this time to relax or take a quick snooze and avoid the heat, affording them more energy for later evenings. Though you may find some places open for business in heavily trafficked tourist areas, you should plan to do your shopping outside of this window.

Spanish is the national language of Spain, but different regions have slightly different dialects. Sevillanos typically drop letters like "s" at the end of words when speaking quickly, so it may be difficult for a novice Spanish speaker to understand much of what the locals are saying. Don't get discouraged! Sevillanos are usually friendly, patient and eager to help you learn. English is widely spoken here, but you should still come to Seville armed with some basic Spanish phrases such as: "Hable despacio, por favor" ("Speak slowly, please"); "¿Puede ayudarme?" ("Can you help me?"); and "¿Cuanto cuesta?" ("How much does that cost?").

Although religious plurality is part of the city's complex past, Seville today is mostly a Roman Catholic community. During Semana Santa – the Holy Week leading up to Easter Sunday – religious devotion is on display with extravagant processions that include Catholic symbols and prayers. People flock from all over the world to witness the religious exhibition, so be prepared for crowds if you visit during the festival.

In Seville, you'll need euros to get by – but one of the best parts about this southern Spanish city is that you won't need too many. The cost of food, beverages and entertainment is particularly low compared to other European cities: Some of the best tapas can be enjoyed for just 3 to 5 euros (about $3.25 to $5.50) per plate, while many bars serve cervezas (beer) for just 1.50 euros ($1.60). Since the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate fluctuates, be sure to check what the current exchange rate is before you go. Major credit cards are accepted at most restaurants and shops, and Google Pay and Apple Pay are becoming more widely used. Tipping waitstaff in bars and eateries is not expected, although a tip of 5 to 10% is common in very formal restaurants or when dining in large groups.

What to Eat

It may seem like you can find tapas – or traditional dishes served in small, shareable portions – in just about every major city these days, but the tapas options in Seville are the tried-and-true originals. Plan to try two or three of these varied small plates per meal. Taste favorites like tortilla de patatas (an egg and potato omelette) or venture for more daring options like rabo de toro (oxtail). Many places will have menus in English, but it will be helpful to learn Spanish words like plancha (grilled) and frito (fried) to make sure you're ordering something suitable for your taste. Regardless of where you dine, you'll likely taste lots olive oil; Andalusia is the top exporter of olive oil in the world, and it's frequently showcased in the region's cuisine.

Don't forget to save room for dessert: Try arroz con leche (rice pudding), tocino del cielo (egg custard topped with caramel) or tortas de aceite (thin biscuits made with olive oil). And if your guilty pleasures lean more toward booze than sweets, be sure to order a Cruzcampo – the hometown beer brewed right in Seville. Tinto de verano is a blend of red wine, lemon-soda and a twist of lemon that is particularly popular among Sevillanos on the hottest summer days.

Meal times may come as a surprise to those not accustomed to Andalusian culture. Sevillanos enjoy late lunches that usually start around 1:30 p.m. and flow into the 3 to 5 p.m. siesta time frame. Dinners are also traditionally late (think 9 to 11 p.m.) and nightlife continues into the wee hours of the morning.

Overall, Seville is a fairly safe city with most crime limited to petty theft. Be sure to stay alert both day and night and keep a close eye on your belongings. Like in most Western countries, the food and water in Seville is safe to consume without taking any extra precautions.

Getting Around Seville

The best way to get around Seville is on foot. While it is the capital of Spain's Andalusia region, Seville is a rather small city, and most of the major attractions, shops and restaurants are within walking distance of one another. Bicycles are another popular mode of transportation: Seville boasts many bike lanes and a popular bike-share program (Sevici). If the distance seems like too much to cover on foot or two wheels, the city is equipped with comprehensive public transportation options, and taxis are easy to find.

The closest airport to Seville is the Aeropuerto de Sevilla San Pablo (SVQ), which sits about 6 miles northeast of the city center. The airport offers flights to and from many Spanish cities and to select points around Europe. For 5 euros (about $5.50), you can ride Tussam's EA bus line from the airport to the centrally located Plaza de Armas bus station. High-speed trains operated by Renfe and other companies connect Seville's Estación de Santa Justa (located about a mile northeast of El Centro) to Spanish cities like Madrid , Barcelona , Malaga and Granada. You can also get to Seville by bus (via companies like Socibus and Alsa) from major cities in both Spain and Portugal.

Entry & Exit Requirements

A passport is required for entry into Spain. The passport must be valid for three months beyond your departure date. Tourists from the United States can stay for up to 90 days without a tourist visa. For more information on entry and exit requirements, visit the U.S. Department of State's  website .

Seville's culture is deeply rooted in long-held customs like flamenco dancing, bullfighting and siestas. Enjoy the quiet of a narrow street in late afternoon when many locals have retreated for a bit of R&R.

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Welcome to the online Seville travel guide ! The city of Seville (or Sevilla in Spanish) is the capital of the Spanish region and province of Andalusia and has about 700,000 inhabitants, making Seville the fourth largest city in Spain . In the cultural, political, economic and artistic realms, Seville is the most important southern Spanish city. Seville has the largest historic centre of Europe. The historic city centre of Seville offers many attractions , such as the Real Alcázar de Sevilla , the Seville Cathedral with the Giralda Tower and the Torre del Oro at the river.

This beautiful city is located on the Guadalquivir river. Thanks to the many historical highlights, Seville is seen by many people as the most beautiful city of Andalusia and Spain. Conclusion, considering all the Arabic influences, the narrow winding streets, parks and the large historic centre ( Barrio de Santa Cruz ). Barrio de Triana , a district of Seville Spain is seen as the birthplace of flamenco, the typical Spanish dance and music. Seville is famous for its Mudéjar architecture, which is a mix of Islamic and Catholic architectural styles. After the Catholics defeated the Moors, who had ruled over Seville for more than 500 years, they kept many beautiful buildings intact like the Alcazar Palace. Sometimes they gave it their own Catholic twist, like the cathedral with the Giralda .

You would be lucky if you could visit Seville city during the Semana Santa, the Holy Week before Easter, or with the Feria de Abril, the festival week. You would get to experience the traditions of Sevillians during these events . The inhabitants of Seville have their own typical non-official dialect, called sevillanos. Even for other Spaniards, the inhabitants of Seville are not always easy to understand.

Seville has a lot to offer during your city trip. Enjoy the beautiful attractions and sightseeing of Seville Spain, the warm weather, the delicious tapas, long nights, ancient culture, temperament and flamenco. Seville is a city where you can easily spend a full three days visiting all of the sights. As a result, it is the ideal city to visit for a longer stay and for day trips from Seville to the other Andalusia points of interest .

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If you want to visit Seville Spain with a city break, it is advisable to take at least two full days to visit the city in Spain. You will be able to spend the first day of your trip visiting the two absolute highlights of Seville Spain, namely the Real Alcazar de Sevilla (the royal palace) and the impressive Seville Cathedral with the adjacent La Giralda tower. Because of the crowds and queues at these attractions, you will already lose the necessary time just to visit these two top attractions. You can spend the rest of the first day exploring the Santa Cruz district , the historic Seville city centre with its atmospheric narrow streets and nice restaurants.

You can then spend your second day in Sevilla city doing a long city walk. Start this walk at the imposing square Plaza de España , definitely a must see in Seville. This Plaza de España is located in the city park ‘Parque de Maria Luisa’, which you can also discover. After that you walk along beautiful buildings such as the tobacco factory and the San Telmo palace to the Torre del Oro, the golden tower on the Guadalquivir and continue to the Plaza de Toros, the bullfighting arena. Then you can visit other monuments such as the wooden construction of Metropol Parasol and visit the Iglesia del Salvador, the largest church after the cathedral. In the evening, end your tour of Seville by visiting the Triana district on the other side of the Guadalquivir. Triana is one of the most authentic neighborhoods in Seville, an ideal place to eat out or to visit a flamenco show. This way you have seen the most important sights during your two days of Seville travel.

The best time to visit Seville

Seville has a Mediterranean climate with very hot summers. The temperatures in Andalusia regularly rise above 40 degrees Celsius and the winters are generally very mild. At the hottest moments of the hottest days of the year, the streets of Seville are almost empty. The locals then keep siesta and tourists are miles away at the beach or swimming pools. You'll regularly see thunderstorm clouds over Sevilla city during the months of September and October, but these are usually followed by sunshine. The ideal time to visit Séville in Spain is in spring. Seville blooms with jasmine and orange tree blossoms.

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The city of Sevilla is located in Andalusia 122 km from Cadiz, 90 km from Jerez de la Frontera , 141 km from Córdoba , 128 km from Ronda and 205 km from Málaga.

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“Seville,” wrote Byron, “is a pleasant city, famous for oranges and women.” And for its heat, he might perhaps have added, since Seville’s summers are intense and start early, in May. Seville (Sevilla) has three important monuments and an illustrious history, but what it’s essentially famous for is its own living self – the greatest city of the Spanish south, of Carmen, Don Juan and Figaro, and the archetype of Andalucian promise. This reputation for gaiety and brilliance, for theatricality and intensity of life does seem deserved. It’s expressed on a phenomenally grand scale at the city’s two great festivals – Semana Santa (Holy Week at Easter) and the Feria de Abril (which starts two weeks after Easter Sunday and lasts a week). Either is worth considerable effort to get to. Seville is also Spain’s second most important centre for bullfighting, after Madrid.

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Despite its elegance and charm, and its wealth, based on food processing, shipbuilding, aircraft construction and a thriving tourist industry, Seville lies at the centre of a depressed agricultural area and has an unemployment rate of nearly twenty percent – one of the highest in Spain. The total refurbishment of the infrastructure boosted by the 1992 Expo – including impressive new roads, seven bridges, a high-speed rail link and a revamped airport – was intended to regenerate the city’s (and the region’s) economic fortunes, but has hardly turned out to be the catalyst for growth and prosperity promised at the time. Indeed, some of the colossal debts are still unpaid two decades later.

Seville’s old city – where you’ll want to spend most of your time – is sited along the east bank of the Guadalquivir. At its heart, side by side, stand the three great monuments: the Giralda tower, the Catedral and the Alcázar, with the cramped alleyways of the Barrio Santa Cruz, the medieval Jewish quarter and now the heart of tourist life, extending east of them.

North of here is the main shopping and commercial district, its most obvious landmarks Plaza Nueva, Plaza Duque de la Victoria and the smart, pedestrianized c/Sierpes, which runs roughly between them. From La Campana, the small square at the northern end of c/Sierpes, c/Alfonso XII runs down towards the river by way of the Museo de Bellas Artes, second in importance in Spain only to the Prado in Madrid. Across the river is the earthier, traditionally working-class district of Triana, flanked to the south by the Los Remedios

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Seville’s Catedral was conceived in 1402 as an unrivalled monument to Christian glory – “a building on so magnificent a scale that posterity will believe we were mad”. To make way for this new monument, the Almohad mosque that stood on the proposed site was almost entirely demolished. Meanwhile, the canons, inspired by their vision of future repute, renounced all but a subsistence level of their incomes to further the building.

The cathedral was completed in just over a century (1402–1506), an extraordinary achievement, as it’s the largest Gothic church in the world. As Norman Lewis says, “It expresses conquest and domination in architectural terms of sheer mass.” Though it is built upon the huge, rectangular base-plan of the old mosque, the Christian architects (probably under the direction of the French master architect of Rouen cathedral) added the extra dimension of height. Its central nave rises to 42m, and even the side chapels seem tall enough to contain an ordinary church. The total area covers 11,520 square metres, and new calculations, based on cubic measurement, have now pushed it in front of St Paul’s in London and St Peter’s in Rome as the largest church in the world, a claim upheld by the Guinness Book of Records, a copy of whose certificate is proudly displayed in the church.

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The monument to Christopher Columbus

Entry to the cathedral is via the Puerta de San Cristóbal on the building’s south side; you are guided through a reception area and bookshop that brings you into the church to the west of the portal itself. Turn right once inside to head east, where you will soon be confronted by the Tomb of Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón in Spanish). Columbus’ remains were originally interred in the cathedral of Havana, on the island that he had discovered on his first voyage in 1492. But during the upheavals surrounding the declaration of Cuban independence in 1902, Spain transferred the remains to Seville, and the monumental tomb – in the late Romantic style by Arturo Mélida – was created to house them. However, doubts have always been voiced concerning the authenticity of the remains, and in 2002 scientists from the University of Granada carried out DNA tests in an attempt to confirm that they are those of Columbus – but these proved inconclusive. The mariner’s coffin is held aloft by four huge allegorical figures, representing the kingdoms of León, Castile, Aragón and Navarra; the lance of León should be piercing a pomegranate (now inexplicably missing), symbol of Granada (and the word for the fruit in Spanish), the last Moorish kingdom to be reconquered.

As you move into the nave, sheer size and grandeur are, inevitably, the chief characteristics of the cathedral. But once you’ve grown accustomed to the gloom, two other qualities stand out with equal force: the rhythmic balance and interplay between the parts, and an impressive overall simplicity and restraint in decoration. All successive ages have left monuments of their own wealth and style, but these have been limited to the two rows of side chapels. In the main body of the cathedral only the great box-like structure of the coro stands out, filling the central portion of the nave.

The Capilla Mayor

The coro extends and opens onto the Capilla Mayor, dominated by a vast Gothic retablo composed of 45 carved scenes from the Life of Christ. The lifetime’s work of a single craftsman, Fleming Pieter Dancart, this is the supreme masterpiece of the cathedral – the largest and richest altarpiece in the world and one of the finest examples of Gothic wood carving. The guides provide staggering statistics on the amount of gold involved.

The Sacristía de los Cálices

Before proceeding around the edge of the nave in a clockwise direction it’s best to backtrack to the church’s southeast corner to take in the Sacristía de los Cálices where many of the cathedral’s main art treasures are displayed, including a masterly image of Santas Justa y Rufina by Goya, depicting Seville’s patron saints, who were executed by the Romans in 287. Should you be interested in studying the many canvases here or the abundance of major artworks placed in the various chapels, it’s worth calling at the bookshop near the entrance to purchase a copy of the official Guide to the Cathedral of Seville, which deals with them in detail.

The Sacristía Mayor

Alongside this room is the grandiose Sacristía Mayor, housing the treasury. Embellished in the Plateresque style, it was designed in 1528 by Diego de Riaño, one of the foremost exponents of this predominantly decorative architecture of the late Spanish Renaissance. Amid a confused collection of silver reliquaries and monstrances – dull and prodigious wealth – are displayed the keys presented to Fernando by the Jewish and Moorish communities on the surrender of the city; sculpted into the metal in stylized Arabic script are the words “May Allah render eternal the dominion of Islam in this city”. Through a small antechamber here you enter the oval-shaped Sala Capitular (chapterhouse), with paintings by Murillo and an outstanding marble floor with geometric design.

Puerta del Nacimiento

Continuing to the southwest corner and the Puerta del Nacimiento – the door through which pass all the pasos and penitents who take part in the Semana Santa processions – you then turn right (north) along the west wall, passing the Puerta Principal.

The Capilla de San Antonio

In the northwest corner, the Capilla de San Antonio has Murillo’s Vision of St Anthony depicting the saint in ecstatic pose before an infant Christ. A magnificent work: try to spot where the restorers joined San Antonio back into place after he had been crudely hacked out of the picture by thieves in the nineteenth century. He was eventually discovered in New York – where art dealers recognized the work they were being asked to buy – and returned to the cathedral. The Baptism of Jesus above this is another fine work by the same artist.

The Capilla Real

The nave’s north side leads to the Puerta de la Concepción, through which you will exit – but before doing so, continue to the northeast corner to view the domed Renaissance Capilla Real, built on the site of the original royal burial chapel and containing the body of Fernando III (El Santo) in a suitably rich, silver shrine in front of the altar. The large tombs on either side of the chapel are those of Fernando’s wife, Beatrice of Swabia, and his son, Alfonso the Wise. The chapel is reserved for services and private prayer and may only be viewed via the entrance in Plaza Virgen de los Reyes (Mon–Sat 8am–2pm & 4–7pm; free). You are now close to the entry to the Giralda tower.

The entrance to the Giralda lies to the left of the Capilla Real in the cathedral’s northeast corner. Unquestionably the most beautiful building in Seville, the Giralda, named after the sixteenth-century giraldillo, or weather vane, on its summit, dominates the city skyline. From the entrance you can ascend to the bell chamber for a remarkable view of the city – and, equally remarkable, a glimpse of the Gothic details of the cathedral’s buttresses and statuary. But most impressive of all is the tower’s inner construction, a series of 35 gently inclined ramps wide enough to allow two mounted guards to pass.

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The minaret

The Giralda tower, before it was embellished with Christian additions, was the mosque’s minaret and the artistic pinnacle of Almohad architecture. Such was its fame that it served as a model for other minarets at the imperial capitals of Rabat and Marrakesh. It was used by the Moors both for calling the faithful to prayer (the traditional function of a minaret) and as an observatory, and was so venerated that they wanted to destroy it before the Christian conquest of the city. This they were prevented from doing by the threat of Alfonso (later King Alfonso X) that “if they removed a single stone, they would all be put to the sword”. Instead, it became the bell tower of the Christian cathedral.

The Giralda’s construction

The Moorish structure took twelve years to build (1184–96) and derives its firm, simple beauty from the shadows formed by blocks of brick trelliswork (a style known as sebka), different on each side, and relieved by a succession of arched niches and windows. The original harmony has been somewhat spoiled by the Renaissance-era addition of balconies and, to a still greater extent, by the four diminishing storeys of the belfry – added, along with the Italian-sculpted bronze figure of “Faith” which surmounts them, in 1560–68, following the demolition by an earthquake of the original copper spheres. Even so, it remains in its perfect synthesis of form and decoration one of the most important and beautiful monuments of the Islamic world.

The Patio de los Naranjos

To reach the cathedral’s exit, move east along the nave’s north side to reach the Puerta de la Concepción, passing through this to enter the Patio de los Naranjos. Along with the Giralda tower, this was the only feature to be spared from the original mosque. In Moorish times the mosque would have been entered via the Puerta del Pardon, now the visitor exit. Taking its modern name from the orange trees that now shade the patio, this was the former mosque’s entrance courtyard. Although somewhat marred by Renaissance additions, the patio still incorporates a Moorish fountain where worshippers carried out at ritual ablutions prior to worship. Interestingly, it incorporates a sixth-century font from an earlier Visigothic cathedral, which was in its turn levelled to make way for the mosque.

Seville was one of the earliest Moorish conquests (in 712) and, as part of the Caliphate of Córdoba, became the second city of al-Andalus. When the caliphate broke up in the early eleventh century it was by far the most powerful of the independent states (or taifas) to emerge, extending its power over the Algarve and eventually over Jaén, Murcia and Córdoba itself. This period, under a series of three Arabic rulers from the Abbadid dynasty (1023–91), was something of a golden age. The city’s court was unrivalled in wealth and luxury and was sophisticated, too, developing a strong chivalric element and a flair for poetry – one of the most skilled exponents being the last ruler, al-Mu’tamid, the “poet-king”. But with sophistication came decadence, and in 1091 Abbadid rule was overthrown by a new force, the Almoravids, a tribe of fanatical Berber Muslims from North Africa, to whom the Andalucians had appealed for help against the rising threat from the northern Christian kingdoms.

Despite initial military successes, the Almoravids failed to consolidate their gains in al-Andalus and attempted to rule through military governors from Marrakesh. In the middle of the twelfth century, they were in turn supplanted by a new Berber incursion, the Almohads, who by about 1170 had recaptured virtually all the former territories. Seville had accepted Almohad rule in 1147 and became the capital of this last real empire of the Moors in Spain. Almohad power was sustained until their disastrous defeat in 1212 by the combined Christian armies of the north, at Las Navas de Tolosa. In this brief and precarious period, Seville underwent a renaissance of public building, characterized by a new vigour and fluidity of style. The Almohads rebuilt the Alcázar, enlarged the principal mosque – later demolished to make room for the Christian cathedral – and erected a new and brilliant minaret, a tower over 100m tall, topped with four copper spheres that could be seen for miles around: the Giralda.

Rulers of Seville have occupied the site of the Alcázar from the time of the Romans. Here was built the great court of the Abbadids, which reached a peak of sophistication and exaggerated sensuality under the cruel and ruthless al-Mu’tadid – a ruler who enlarged the palace in order to house a harem of eight hundred women, and who decorated the terraces with flowers planted in the skulls of his decapitated enemies. Later, under the Almohads, the complex was turned into a citadel, forming the heart of the town’s fortifications. Its extent was enormous, stretching to the Torre del Oro on the bank of the Guadalquivir.

Parts of the Almohad walls survive, but the present structure of the palace dates almost entirely from the Christian period. Seville was a favoured residence of the Spanish kings for some four centuries after the Reconquest – most particularly of Pedro the Cruel (Pedro I; 1350–69) who, with his mistress María de Padilla, lived in and ruled from the Alcázar. Pedro embarked upon a complete rebuilding of the palace, employing workmen from Granada and utilizing fragments of earlier Moorish buildings in Seville, Córdoba and Valencia. Pedro’s works form the nucleus of the Alcázar as it is today and, despite numerous restorations necessitated by fires and earth tremors, it offers some of the best surviving examples of Mudéjar architecture – the style developed by Moors working under Christian rule. Later monarchs, however, have left all too many traces and additions. Isabel built a new wing in which to organize expeditions to the Americas and control the new territories; Carlos V married a Portuguese princess in the palace, adding huge apartments for the occasion; and under Felipe IV (c.1624) extensive renovations were carried out to the existing rooms. On a more mundane level, kitchens were installed to provide for General Franco, who stayed in the royal apartments whenever he visited Seville.

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Entry and the Salón del Almirante

The Alcázar is entered from the Plaza del Triunfo, adjacent to the cathedral. The gateway, flanked by original Almohad walls, opens onto a courtyard where Pedro I (who was known as “the Just” as well as “the Cruel”, depending on one’s fortunes) used to give judgement; to the left is his Sala de Justicia and beyond this the Patio del Yeso, the only surviving remnant of the Almohads’ Alcázar. The main facade of the palace stands at the end of an inner court, the Patio de la Montería; on either side are galleried buildings erected by Isabel. This principal facade is pure fourteenth-century Mudéjar and, with its delicate, marble-columned windows, stalactite frieze and overhanging roof, is one of the finest things in the whole Alcázar.

The Salón del Almirante

As you will exit on the other side of the complex, it’s probably better to look round the Salón del Almirante (or Casa de Contración de Indias), the sixteenth-century building on the right, before entering the main palace. Founded by Isabel in 1503, this gives you a standard against which to assess the Moorish forms. Here most of the rooms seem too heavy, their decoration ceasing to be an integral part of the design. The only notable exception is the Sala de Audiencias (or Capilla de los Navigantes, Chapel of the Navigators) with its magnificent artesonado ceiling inlaid with golden rosettes; within is a fine sixteenth-century retablo by Alejo Fernández depicting Columbus (in gold) and Carlos V (in a red cloak) sheltering beneath the Virgin. In the rear, to the left, are portrayed the kneeling figures of the Indians to whom the dubious blessings of Christianity had been brought by the Spanish conquest.

The royal apartments

The royal apartments, known as the Palacio Real Alto, have now been opened for visits when not in use, and a temporary desk located in front of the Salón del Almirante sells tickets (€4) for a guided tour lasting about thirty minutes. This takes in the royal chapel with a fine early sixteenth-century retablo by Nicola Pisano; the so-called bedroom of Pedro I, with fine early Mudéjar plasterwork; and the equally splendid Sala de Audiencias – with more stunning plaster and tile decoration – which is still used by the royal family when receiving visitors in Seville.

Palacio de Pedro I

As you enter the main palace, the Palacio de Pedro I, the “domestic” nature of Moorish and Mudéjar architecture is immediately striking. This involves no loss of grandeur but simply a shift in scale: the apartments are remarkably small, shaped to human needs, and take their beauty from the exuberance of the decoration and the imaginative use of space and light. There is, too, a deliberate disorientation in the layout of the rooms, which makes the palace seem infinitely larger and more open than it really is. From the entrance court a narrow passage leads straight into the central courtyard, the Patio de las Doncellas (Patio of the Maidens), its name recalling the Christians’ tribute of one hundred virgins presented annually to the Moorish kings. The heart of the patio has recently been restored to its fourteenth-century original state after having been buried under a tiled pavement for four centuries. Archeologists have replanted the six orange trees that once grew in sunken gardens to either side of a central pool. The pool is now filled with goldfish – as it was in the time of Pedro I – a medieval way of eliminating mosquitoes in summer. The court’s stucco work, azulejos and doors are all of the finest Granada craftsmanship. Interestingly, it’s also the only part of the palace where Renaissance restorations are successfully fused – the double columns and upper storey were built by Carlos V, whose Plus Ultra (“yet still farther”) motto recurs in the decorations here and elsewhere.

Salons de Carlos V and Embajadores

Past the Salón de Carlos V, distinguished by a superb ceiling, are three rooms from the original fourteenth-century design built for María de Padilla (who was popularly thought to use magic in order to maintain her hold over Pedro – and perhaps over other gallants at court, too, who used to drink her bath water). These open onto the Salón de Embajadores (Salon of the Ambassadors), the most brilliant room of the Alcázar, with a stupendous media naranja (half-orange) wooden dome of red, green and gold cells, and horseshoe arcades inspired by the great palace of Medina Azahara outside Córdoba. Although restored, for the worse, by Carlos V – who added balconies and an incongruous frieze of royal portraits to commemorate his marriage to Isabel of Portugal here – the salon stands comparison with the great rooms of Granada’s Alhambra. Adjoining are a long dining hall (comedor) and a small apartment installed in the late sixteenth century for Felipe II.

Patio de las Muñecas

The last great room of the palace – the Patio de las Muñecas (Patio of the Dolls), takes its curious name from two tiny faces decorating the inner side of one of the smaller arches. It’s thought to be the site of the harem in the original palace. In this room, Pedro is reputed to have murdered his brother Don Fadrique in 1358; another of his royal guests, Abu Said of Granada, was murdered here for his jewels (one of which, an immense ruby that Pedro later gave to Edward, the “Black Prince”, now figures in the British crown jewels). The upper storey of the court is a much later, nineteenth-century restoration. On the other sides of the patio are the bedrooms of Isabel and of her son Don Juan, and the arbitrarily named Dormitorio del los Reyes Moros (Bedroom of the Moorish Kings).

Palacio de Carlos V

To the left of the main palace loom the large and soulless apartments of the Palacio de Carlos V – something of an endurance test, with endless tapestries (eighteenth-century copies of the sixteenth-century originals now in Madrid) and pink, orange or yellow paintwork. Their classical style asserts a different and inferior mood.

The gardens

It’s best to hurry through to the beautiful and rambling Jardines de los Reales Alcázares (gardens), the confused but enticing product of several eras, where you can take a well-earned rest from your exertions. Here you’ll find the vaulted baths in which María de Padilla is supposed to have bathed (in reality, an auxiliary water supply for the palace), and the Estanque de Mercurio with a bronze figure of the messenger of the gods at its centre. This pool was specially constructed for Felipe V in 1733, who whiled away two solitary years at the Alcázar fishing here and preparing himself for death through religious flagellation. Just to the left of the pool a path beyond the Puerta de Marchena leads to a pleasant cafetería with a terrace overlooking the gardens. South of here towards the centre of the gardens there’s an unusual and entertaining maze of myrtle bushes and, nearby, the pavilion (pabellón) of Carlos V, the only survivor of several he built for relaxation.

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