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10 TOP TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN SEVILLE

Like every great city in Europe, Seville has its share of must-see attractions, but the capital of Spain’s Andalusia region also boasts that quixotic quality that travellers yearn for the most: atmosphere. While the city’s lively mix of Gothic, Mudéjar, Renaissance and Modern architecture is dazzling, it’s the lust for life of the Sevillian people that make a trip to Seville so unique and memorable.

There’s an irresistible vitality Seville that bathes Spain’s fourth-largest city with a warm and sunny glow. Whether swaying to the rhythmic tapping of a flamenco dancer’s nail-capped shoes or dancing the night away at a modern open-air discotheque, it’s hard to sit still in this engaging city. An overview of the top tourist attractions in Seville

1. La Giralda

The Giralda is the only remaining structure of the 12th-century mosque torn down during the construction of the Seville Cathedral. Moors built the minaret with a series of ramps so that guards could ride to the top on horseback. Today, the 35 ramps make it easy for visitors to ascend to the summit to enjoy panoramic views of the city below. The bell tower is capped with a bronze weathervane called El Giraldillo, which is a symbol that represents the triumph of faith. The entrance to the tower is located in the cathedral’s northeastern corner.

2. Reales Alcázares de Sevilla

Still used today by Spain’s Royal family on state occasions, the Alcazar complex of royal palaces, patios and gardens have undergone many transformations over its more than one-thousand-year history. In the 11th century, Muslim Moors constructed a palace on the site of a 10th-century fort, which was converted to a Gothic-style structure in the 13th century. One hundred years later, King Pedro hired Moorish craftsmen to rebuild and expand the palace in the Mudéjar style. From the starry design of the domed ceiling in the Salón de Embajadores (Ambassadors’ Hall) to the delicate arches and plasterwork of the Patio de las Doncellas (Patio of Maidens), the Palacio de Don Pedro is considered one of the top tourist attractions in Seville.

Schedules and rates to visit Los Reales Alcazares

http://www.alcazarsevilla.org/horarios-y-tarifas/

In summer there are concerts in the gardens of Los Alcazares (highly recommended).
You can see the dates here: http://www.actidea.es/nochesalcazar2017/calendario
And buy tickets here: http://bacantix.com/Entradas/?id=Alcazar

Schedules and rates to visit Los Reales Alcazares

http://www.alcazarsevilla.org/horarios-y-tarifas/

In summer there are concerts in the gardens of los Alcazares (highly recommended).
You can see the dates here: http://www.actidea.es/nochesalcazar2017/calendario
And buy tickets here: http://bacantix.com/Entradas/?id=Alcazar

3. Seville Cathedral

Built on the site of a grand Almohad Mosque, Seville’s medieval cathedral was built to demonstrate Seville’s power and wealth after the Reconquista. At the time of its completion in the 16th century, it supplanted the Hagia Sophia as the largest cathedral in the world. It is still the third-largest church in Europe and the biggest by volume. The mammoth Gothic structure features an altarpiece depicting the life of Jesus that includes more than 1,000 figures covered in gold leaf. The cathedral’s artistic treasures include Pedro de Campaña’s Descent from the Cross, Francisco de Zurbarán’s Santa Teresa and Bartolomé Esteban Murillo’s masterpiece, La Inmaculada. Within the church’s transept lies the tomb of Christopher Columbus.

4. Torre del Oro (Golden Tower)

No other structure in Seville better explains the role that the Guadalquivir River played during Spain’s colonial period than Torre del Oro, the Golden Tower. Seville owed much of its success in maritime trade to the navigable river, which offered ships more protection than a traditional European port. For centuries, a heavy chain was strung across the river from the tower to protect the city from seafaring invaders. Built in the early 1200s, the watchtower’s name comes from the golden glow that the reflection of its building materials casts on the river. Today, the tower is home to a maritime museum that outlines the river’s importance throughout Seville’s history. Visitors can enjoy views of waterway and city from a rooftop viewing platform.

5. Barrio Santa Cruz

Located to the east of the Old City, the Barrio Santa Cruz is bordered by the Guadalquivir River. The neighbourhood was Seville’s Jewish quarter until the late 1300s when synagogues were closed, homes were confiscated and thousands of Jewish people were either killed or forced to convert to Christianity. A neighborhood of narrow, cobbled alleys and streets, the barrio is filled with orange trees, colourfully tiled patios and small-scale plazas as well as a wide array of tapas bars and restaurants. Closed to vehicle traffic, the neighbourhood is perfect for visitors who want to experience the ambience of a medieval Spanish city.

6. Plaza de Espana

In 1914, Sevillian architect Anibal Gonzalez began designing a series of buildings in preparation for the upcoming 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition. Located near the Santa Cruz neighbourhood in the Parque de María Luisa, the building was constructed for the world’s fair to showcase Spain’s role in history, industry and technology. Among the exhibits housed in the main edifice were manuscripts written by Spanish explorers Columbus and Cortes. The buildings are a rare example of the Regionalist Revival style of architecture, which is characterized by a use of local materials. Today, the structures serve as government offices.

7. Casa de Pilatos

Located next to the Plaza de Pilatos, the Caso de Pilatos is considered a premier example of an Andalusian palace. Designed by architect Genoese Antonio Maria Aprile in 1529, the “Pilate’s House” was so named in reference to the original owner’s son, Fadrique Enriquez de Rivera, who made a pilgrimage to Jerusalem in 1519. Although the building is privately owned by the Medinaceli family, it’s open to the public for guided tours much of the year. Standout features include a series of bullfight paintings by Francisco Goya, a 16th-century marble gate and a grand staircase ornamented with a Mudéjar-style honeycomb ceiling.

8. Bull Ring

For visitors who are interested in the Spanish tradition of bullfighting, the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza is a can’t-miss destination. The oldest bullring in Spain, the 14,000-seat arena dates back to 1758, and bullfights are still held here on Sundays from spring to fall. Visitors don’t need to watch a bullfight, however, to learn more about the tradition. The adjacent museum exhibits artefacts and information about famous bulls and matadors. Tickets include admission to the museum and a guided tour of the ring.

9. Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)

Located at La Encarnacion square in Seville’s Old City district, the newly completed Metropol Parasol is described as the largest wooden structure in the world. Designed by German architect Jurgen Mayer-Hermann, the building features six gigantic umbrella-shaped structures made of birch wood imported from Finland. Nicknamed Las Setas de la Encarnacion, or Encarnacion’s Mushrooms, the modern design has spurred almost as much controversy as the building’s exorbitant price tag. Delays and changes in building methods doubled the estimated cost of 50 million euros. The structure is home to a marketplace, an antiquarium, a restaurant and an open-air plaza.

10. María Luisa Park

Seville’s primary public park, the Parque de María Luisa stretches along the Guadalquivir River near the centre of the city. Most of the park’s grounds were originally part of the gardens of the Palace of San Telmo and were donated to the city in 1893. Landscape designer Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier is responsible for the park’s present configuration. The park is known for its large population of birds, which include doves, swans, parrots and ducks. Statues, ponds and fountains scattered throughout the park make it a picturesque and pleasant spot in which to relax in the Spanish sun.

MY RECOMMENDED BARS AND RESTAURANTS IN SEVILLE

JUDERÍA - SANTA CRUZ NEIGHBORHOOD

El 3 De Oro – GMaps Reservations:Icono Telefono +34 954 42 27 59
http://www.el3deoro.com/en/

Andalusian cuisine: Rice and paella, meat, fish…They also serve continental breakfast and very nice tapas. Is the best restaurant in the area.

 

Restaurante la Mata – TripAdvisor  – Google Maps  Icono Telefono +34 955 75 42 19

Freiduría Puerta de la Carne – GMaps

Fried fish typical of Seville. This is the oldest fryer in Seville (1929). The origin of the fryers is when there were no refrigerators and the fish that was not sold at the time was cut and fried and sold at night.

 

Abacería Tobosito – GMaps  Icono Telefono+34 954 410 312. Nice Andalusian tapas.

BARRIO DE SANTA CRUZ

Ovejas Negras – GMaps  Icono Telefono +34 955 12 38 11

Nice tapas. In this same street, there are more bars and restaurants that I frequent.

 

Plaza del SalvadorGMaps

I recommend you visit the church and have a beer or wine with some olives in the same square.

 

Bar Garlochí – GMaps

For having some drinks. I usually bring all my friends who are not from Seville to this bar, because it is unique in Seville. It’s a bar decorated all with Easter week motifs. Uma Thurman visited it and the owner dressed her like a Virgin. It was a scandal! Hahaha Reed online news

El Caserío – GMaps Reservations: Icono Telefono+34 954 22 64 36

Authentic and genuine Sevillian homemade food

 

El Pintón – GMaps  Icono Telefono +34 955 07 51 53

Modern Andalusian cuisine and a beautiful environment

 

Restaurante Perro Viejo – GMaps

Modern cuisine and a beautiful environment

TRIANA

Restaurante Abades Triana – Icono Telefono+34 954 28 64 59

GMaps – This restaurant has an amazing view of Torre del Oro and river.

 

Mariatrifulca – web – Spectacular river views and really nice food

 

La Comidilla – Icono Telefono+34 695 15 83 83

GMaps-web-

Puratasca – Icono Telefono+34 954 33 16 21

GMaps – web

 

Casa cuesta – Icono Telefono+34 954 33 33 35

GMaps – web

 

Lola cazerola – Icono Telefono+34 670 66 56 80

GMaps – web

ALAMEDA DE HÉRCULES

Mercado de la calle Feria – web – GMaps

The oldest market in Seville. Recently, it has enriched its offerings with gourmet restaurants and similar activities

El Disparate – GMaps

El Gallinero de Sandra – TOP GMaps

No piqui – web – GMaps

Vegan restaurants in Seville

SEVILLA

Cocome – webGMaps

Milk Away – webGMaps

SEVILLA

El Rincón de Beirut – web – GMaps

Alimentari – web  – GMaps

OTHER VEGETARIAN RESTAURANTS IN SEVILLA CLICK HERE

TICKETS (FLAMENCO, TOURIST BUS, ETC)

Tickets & Shows
SEVILLE AND THE RIVER

The history of Seville is intimately linked to that of the Guadalquivir River since from its origins, it played a great role as a fluvial port and bridge between the Atlantic Ocean and the interior of the Andalusian region.

The first references are found in the Tartessos and the archaeological excavations carried out in the Cuesta del Rosario allowed us to affirm that the human settlement became stable towards the 9th century BC.

Nowadays, Seville is still closely linked to its river, since it confers great beauty and tourist interest. Source of life and wealth, has witnessed thousands of love affairs of Sevillanos and non-Sevillians, who have walked his romances, its bridges and its two shores. In the same way, the Rio Grande has been the protagonist of countless poems and fabulous stories, describing the idyll between the Guadalquivir River, Seville and Triana.

The river Guadalquivir in Seville allows us to visit a wide variety of points of interest such as The Alamillo Bridge, the Barqueta Bridge, the Expiration Christ Bridge, the Isabel II Bridge, the San Telmo Bridge, the Remedios Bridge, Puente de las Delicias and Puente del V Centenario.

Crucero Torre del Oro offers the possibility of taking a boat trip and touring the city from the river giving the passenger maximum comfort and satisfaction.

DAY TRIPS

DEPARTURE DAY

Check out is until 11:00 a.m.

• Please put all the towels in the bathroom.
• Discard all perishables.
• Turn off all lights, appliances, A/C, heating etc.
• Put your luggage outside of the apt, leave the set of keys on the table, someone from MisterHost.es will come later to collect them.
• Close the door.

 

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