This Southern Spanish Capital Is Famous for its Historic Churches and Palaces, Moorish Buildings, Flamenco Dancing, and More. WHETHER YOU’RE INTERESTED IN TAPAS OR HISTORY, there’s no chance you’ll get bored in This Andalusian City.
WANDER AOUND Barrio Santa Cruz
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Considered The Heart of Seville’s Tourist District, Santa Cruz Is Easily One of the Most Beautiful Barrios (Neighborhoods) in the Whole of Spain. This Neighborhood is home to many popular Tourist sites, including the Seville Cathedral and the Real Alcázar, An Old Palace with Stunning Gardens to Explore. You can spend an entire day in This Neighborhood Alone, Walking Through the Streets, Visiting Tapas Bars, or Jumping From Shop to Shop, Looking for Unique Hindendrafts and Ceramics.
Visit The Seville Cathedral
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+34 902 09 96 92
Also Known as The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, The Seville Cathedral is one of the city’s must Beloved Landmarks. The Roman Catholic Cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the World’s Largest Gothic Cathedral. Don’t Skip A Visit To The Adjoining Alcázar Palace, which has stunning Gardens. The Cathedral is Typically Open Day Day, But Hours Vary, Specially During the Summer Months. General Admission Is 12 euros (online) or 13 in person, As of May 2024.
Climb The Giralda Tower
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+34 902 09 96 92
The Giralda was eleven A MINARET OF A MOSQUE THAT STOOD ON THE SITE OF THE SEVILLE CATHEDRAL. But now the Minaret has been repurposed as the cathedral’s Bell Tower and it’s open to you to climb. In Addition to the Stunning Views from the Tower, The Giralda Is Also An Excellent Example of Seville’s Unique Architectural Styles: You Can Spot Moorish, Spanish, and Even Roman Influences. Admission to the Tower is included in your ticket to visit The Cathedral.
Visit The Alcazar
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Phone
+34 954 50 24 24
If you’re a fan of “Game of Thrones,” You’ll immedialy collected the Real Alcázar de Sevilla as The Water Gardens of Dorne. But Even If you’ve Never Seen The Show, This Incredible Royal Palace Is Worth A Visit. Built for King Peter of Castile, to Christian King, The Alcázar was construct on the site of a Muslim Fortress. You Can Still See Blends of the Unique Cultures and Design Today. The Alcázar is Open Seven Days Per Week, Except for Christmas and A Handful of Other Holidays. ADMISSION IS 14.50 EUROS AS OF MAY 2024.
Take a day trip to cadiz
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Cadiz is an easy day trip From Seville, An Hour and a Half to Just under Two Hours by Train. The Ancient Port City is home to the Spanish navy and was eleven to Bustling Port for Trade and Exploration. Today, You Can Visit One of More than 100 Watchtowers, The Most Ionic of Which is the Torre Tavira. The City Is Also Home to the 18th-Century Cádiz Cathedral.
See Flamenco Show
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Phone
+34 955 02 99 99
Seville Is Famous For Flamenco, But A Few Places Are Better Than Others for Catching A Performance. EACH TABOO HAS A DIFFERENT Style, But RECGARDless, You’ll End The Night Feeling Exhilated. The house of the flamenco is One of the Most popular venues, set on an Andalusian Patio. There is no food and drink available at home of the flamenco, so if you want to imbibe WHILE Watching A Performance, Head to the Gallos Instead.
Have rod tapas Seville
A Trip to Seville isn’t Complete Without Sample Sub of the City’s Tapas. There are a Variety of Restaurants Spread Throupp the City, With The Plaza de los Tercentes and Paseo de Catalina de Ribera Areas Being Popular. If you want to taste Old-School Sevillan Food, the Rinconcillo has been in business since 1670 and offers to traditional selection of tapas as well as an extensive wine list. MEANWHILE, THE ADDS ALFOTE A MODERN SPIN TO ITS TAPAS MENU.
Learn about bullfighting
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+34 954 21 03 15
You Don’T Actually have to see a bullfight to read about the controversial sport. If the history of bullfighting is interesting to you, visit The Bullfighting Museum at the Bullring. The Oldest Bullring in The World, Real Maestranza, you have an adjacent museum that includes, photographs, and paintings dedicated to the spectacle.
Note: Bullfighting Is Deeply Rooted in Global Historic Traditions, Public Opinion in Spain Now Leans Against Bullfighting. Though the site includes information for tourists intersted in attenting the Events, tripsavvy trusts its readers to make their own decision on the ethics of bullfighting as an attraction.
Relax at the Plaza de España
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Plaza de España, 41013 Seville, Spain
The Plaza de España is Easily The Most Beautiful and Extravagant Plaza in Seville. SITUATED IN THE PARK OF MARIA LUISA, IT WAS BUILT IN 1928 FOR THE IBERO-AMERICAN EXHIBITION. The Landmark Blends Renaissance and Moorish Revival Architecture Styles. Today, It’s a Great Spot for People-Watching and General Leisure.
Take A Dance Class AT Sevilla Dance Center
Phone
+34 854 74 88 30
The Sevilla Dance Center is a Successful Dance School in Seville’s Old Town. Here, You Can Learn About Many Popular Styles of Dance, Including Flamenco, Of Course, But All Classses in Jazz, Ballet, Modern, and More.
People Watch At Temple Omnium
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Omnium sanctorum, Old helmet, 41003 Seville, Spain
This is one of many traveler’s favorite Parts of Seville. The Square is Home to Church of Omnium Sanctorum, An Understated 13th-Century Church, A Lively Market/Food Hall, and A Number of Modest Bars Full of Families Who Spill Out Onto The Streets to Enjoy The Afternoon.
See fine art at the museum of fine arts
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+34 954 78 64 98
Seville’s Fine Art Museum Showcases Art from the Gothic was to the present day. The Museum Is Haused In A 16th-Century Building That Was A Convent in The Past. Today, It Includes Works By Many of the Great Masters, Including the Likes of Goya and Murillo.
See the walls of Seville
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The walls of Sevilla are a series of defensive walls that are built areow the city. The Walls Date Back to Roman Times But Have Been Updated, Destroyed, And Repaired Countless Times Over The Past 160 -od Years. They’re Among The Oldest Sights in Seville.
Take the Kids to Magic Island
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Pavilion of Spain, s/n, 41092 Seville, Spain
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+34 954 48 70 30
If you have Kids, It’s Worth A Visit to Isla Mágica, A Water and Theme Park Built on The Grounds of The World’s Fair. The Park Includes Roller Coasters, Waterslides, Entertainers, and More.
Drink Sherry in Jerez
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Jerez is an Easy Hour’s Train Ride from Seville, Making It A Great Day Trip. The City Is Well-Known for ITS Sherry Wine, A Fortified Wine That Is Among The Most Popular Aperitifs in Spain. A Visit to Bodegas Lustau include Tasting of Five or Seven Excellent Varieties of Sherry and One Vermouth (20 or 30 euros, As of May 2024).