Seville Tourist Attractions
Cathedral
Seville's immense cathedral, one of the biggest in the world, was built on
the site of Muslim Seville's main mosque between 1401 and 1507. One highlight of
the cathedral's lavish interior is Christopher Columbus' supposed tomb inside
the south door. (See: Seville Cathedral)
Giralda
The tower which adjoins the Cathedral is La Giralda. It was the mosque's
minaret and dates from the 12th century; climb up for great views. Use the same
ticket as for the Cathedral.
Torre de Oro
On the banks of the River Guadalquivir stands the Torre de Oro which today
represents one of Seville's major landmarks. It was originally built by the
Moors as a way to close access to the harbour by attaching a chain to it and to
the opposite bank of the river.
Alcázar
This was a fortress from the Muslim-era (dates from AD 913) which served as a
hideout of Muslim and Christian royalty for many centuries. (See:
Seville Alcazar).
Plaza de España
This is one of the country’s most spectacular Plazas de España which was the
centrepiece of the 1929 Spanish-Americas Fair. It containing fountains and
mini-canals and is surrounded by a display of tile work representing all the
provinces of Spain. If you need a break from the city head into the tranquillity
of the adjoining Parque de María Luisa which is only a 10 minute walk east of
the Cathedral.
Antigua Fábrica de Tabacos
On the way to the Plaza de España you will the city’s old tobacco factory
which was the setting for Bizet’s Carmen. Today it is a part of Seville
University, and is open to the public during daylight hours.
Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza – Seville’s Bullring
It’s well worth a visit to Seville's bullring which is one of the oldest
(1758) and most famous in Spain. Short guided tour is compulsory.
Archivo de Indias
Since 1785, this building on the west side of Plaza del Triunfo has been the
main archive of Spain's American empire. Its endless shelves hold more than 80
million pages of documents dating from 1492 through to the end of the empire in
the 19th century.
Seville City Tours and Excursions
Pre-book excursions to Jerez, Sanlucar and beyond or city tapas tours and
flamenco performances.
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