Top Places for Art and Cultural Activities in Seville

A trip to Seville cannot be complete without understanding its rich heritage. The art and cultural activities in Seville will give you an insight into the city's history, traditions, and artwork. While visiting the cultural attractions in Seville would prove to be informative, attending its artsy events will leave you entertained. From cultural performances to historical monuments that give you a glimpse of the past, take a look at this list to know Seville better. Include these in attractions in your itinerary for Seville and have a great vacation.

Check the list of top places for art and culture in Seville:

  1. Plaza De Espana

    4.8 (6399 Votes)
    Plaza De Espana

    Park, Plaza, Architecture , Fountain

    There’s two things to see here, the plaza itself and the Mary Luoisa Park, often called the Moorish Paradise. A legacy of the 1929 Exhibition held for the purpose of showcasing Span’s art and technology, this semi circular complex is filled with alcoves, each to represent Spain’s different districts. The buildings are all decorated in beautiful ceramic tiles; there are canals...Read more
  2. Alcazar Of Seville

    4.7 (6300 Votes)
    Alcazar Of Seville

    Art And Culture, Garden, Park, Castle

    Originally a Moorish fort, the Alcazar is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe. The beautiful dwelling is divided into various sections: the Courtyard of the Maidens, the Baths of Lady Maria de Padilla, the House of Trade and various other patios. Covering the palace can easily take upto a day. The highlight here are the gardens and a park with a bar for those who want to rest occasi...Read more
  3. Seville Cathedral

    4.8 (6245 Votes)
    Seville Cathedral

    Religious Site, Cathedral

    This enormous Gothic cathedral was built for one reason only to demonstrate Seville’s wealth. This 15th ventury wonder was built on the site of a 12th century mosque. The builders claimed to want to build something so opulanet that “those who saw it would call us crazy.” 80 Lavishly ornamentes chapels, high vaulted ceings, a beautiful choir, a gilded altarpiece and the tomb o...Read more
  4. Iglesia Del Salvador

    4.6 (1154 Votes)
    Iglesia Del Salvador

    Church, Religious Site

    Completed in 1712 this church was built on the ruins of a 9th Century mosque. But other temples once stood here too - Paleochristian, Roman, and Visigoth. In the 19th century the church ran out of funds and began to deteriorate. It wasn't until 1987 that the church was restored to its former glory. The architecture is an elegant Baroque Mannerist style. The lavishly decorated Church interior i...Read more
  5. Casa De Pilatos

    4.3 (5042 Votes)
    Casa De Pilatos

    Garden, Palace, Statue, Architecture

    La Casa de Pilatos (Pilate's House) is an Andalusian royal residence and home of the Duke of Medinaceli. Like most of the places in Seville, this place blends at least two traditions together. The building is a mixture of Renaissance Italian and Mudejar Spanish architectural styles. The palace has beautiful shaded gardens, azulezos tiles, classical statues, painting and the place’s main c...Read more
  6. Basilica Macarena

    4.6 (3491 Votes)
    Basilica Macarena

    Church, Religious Site, Statue

    Relatively new compared to most of the world basilicas, the Macarena was built in 1941. Macarena is what the Seville people affectionaletly call the Virgin Mary. There’s an excellent statue of her here. The carvings and the artwork scattered around the place is exquiste; the basilica and the and the artwork are amazing. You can just stroll in any time, regardless of what’s happenin...Read more
  7. Triana

    Church, Market, Neighborhoods

    As far as the trianeros are concerned, they are a different people than the people of Seville. Descended of gypsies, historically kept outside of the main city of Seville, they have given Triana a character that is very distinct from Seville, a mix of Roman and Moorish and Christian. They are mad about flamenco, have a thriving ceramics and tile industry, celebrate their own festivals with pomp...Read more
  8. Hospital De Los Venerables

    4.4 (892 Votes)
    Hospital De Los Venerables

    Church, Religious Site, Courtyard

    This Baroque residence and the interior San Fernando church was the final refuge of Seville’s elderly or poor priests from 1673 onwards. In the 19th century it became a textile factory for eight years, but then reverted to its orignal function as a residence. The highlights are: The tiled courtyard with the central fountain The tiled galleries with hanging artwork Galleries of Tuscan arc...Read more
  9. Capilla De San Jose

    4.4 (22 Votes)
    Capilla De San Jose

    Church, Religious Site

    Managed by the Franciscan order, this 18th century church does not look like much from the outside. Step through the cute entrance though, and the sheer baroque era opulence inside the church will stagger you. There are so many ornate details in the interior that is hard to focus on just one. Still, the most obvious features of the table is the vault with lunettes, the many 18th century murals ...Read more
  10. Santa Maria Magdalena

    4.6 (13 Votes)
    Santa Maria Magdalena

    Church, Religious Site

    This late 17th century Baroque Church built by the architect Leonardo de Figueroa, was constructed above the ruins of an older medieval Church from the thirteenth century. It does not have much historical value but it is very beautiful. Every inch of the church is opulently decorated. The architecture is a Latin cross with the large Central down, a high choir, lots of gilded wood, and wall pain...Read more
  11. Capilla De Los Marineros

    4.8 (4 Votes)
    Capilla De Los Marineros

    Church, Religious Site, Architecture

    This Catholic place of worship was built in Baroque architectural style in 1759. It replaced and older Naval School of the city. Later it functioned as a warehouse and a theater. However in the 20th century it was restored to its function as a place of prayer, and in the 21st century it was enlarged to become the building you see in front of you today. Like other churches in the city it is a lo...Read more
  12. Edificio De La Adriatica

    4.5 (16 Votes)
    Edificio De La Adriatica

    Tower, Architecture , Heritage Building

    Heading north from the south side of Constitution Avenue and to your right you will spot this elegant 1926 building. The highlight of the building is the tower at the corner of the two facades. This is a slender and stately structure, with a copper dome of green and white bands, and a large clock. See if you can catch sight of the sculpture of St. Mark’s Lion. See the neo mudejar decorati...Read more
  13. Museo De Artes Y Costumbres

    4.3 (3006 Votes)
    Museo De Artes Y Costumbres

    Museum, Arts And Crafts

    Though not as prominent as other museums around, this place is nevertheless quite a curiousity. Located in the Mary Luisa Park, the museum is a collection of odds and ends, from lace, ornaments, instruments, embroidery, furniture, wine, to knives and metalwork. There are enough articles and descriptions here to while away an afternoon.
  14. Hospital De La Caridad

    4.2 (3666 Votes)
    Hospital De La Caridad

    Fountain, Sculpture

    Containing some of Seville’s best Baroque sculptures, this hospital was built in 1674 and still runs it’s geriatric operations. The hospital’s chapel is open to the public. Most of the surfaces in the chapel are covered in paintings by  Murillo and Valdes Leal. As with any place in Seville, the tile work is admirable, and the fountains are eloquent. You could spend hours ...Read more
  15. Santa Maria La Blanca

    4.6 (7 Votes)
    Santa Maria La Blanca

    Church, Religious Site

    If you have already been in the city for a while then you know, that when you see a nondescript and unassuming looking church you absolutely have to go inside. The unrestrained lavish decoration of this 14th century church in honor of the Immaculate Conception make it one of the most incredible sights you will see in this city. This particular style of Baroque decoration is known as Andalusian ...Read more