Best Things To Do in Seville, Spain
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Convento De Santa Paula
(2 Votes)Founded by Doña Ana de Santillán to house the nuns of the Religious Order of St Jerome, the convent is notable for mixing various architectural styles such as Renaissance and Moorish. This is a result of a continuous extension and repair work over the centuries. The facade is Gothic, the cloister is Mudejar, and altarpiece is Baroque. It still functions as a convent which means th...Read more -
Puente De San Bernardo
(1 Vote)This 1924 bridge does not cross a river. It was originally built to improve access to the San Bernardo neighborhood, which at that time was constricted by a railroad. This bridge used to cross over the trains. However, after the railroad became defunct and the tracks were removed, the bridge persisted. Remodelled in 1992, it is a structure of reinforced concrete, and quite charming to loo...Read more -
This Basilica the result of the fusion of two chapels erected at different times, the first from the 17th century and thesecond from the 20th century. The first Chapel currently serves as the Sacramental chapel and is known for its lovely Baroque Altarpiece. Also check the intricate relief depicting the day of Saint Joseph. The newer chapel isn't quite as ornamental; rather, it has a neoclassic...Read more
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Not impossible that after touring all the historical attractions of this city that a visitor forget this is a fully functioning modern city. But a trip to the local mall should quickly remind you of that. And this mall has pretty much everything you can need. Clothes, wellness centers, a plethora of shopping options, a scrumptious selection of restaurants, and even a cinema. And though parking ...Read more
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This is one of those eccentric little attractions that are very cute if you come across them unexpectedly but very disappointing if you actually go looking for them. Deep inside the maze of streets and alleyways inside the neighborhood of Santa Cruz is a square unremarkable in every way except for the three crosses in its Center. The tallest of these crosses has been determined to have belonged...Read more
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Fundacion Pintor Amalio
(2 Votes)Doña Marina Mora, the owner of this foundation, who rents it out for a single euro every month, is the widow of the painter Amalio. Amalio was both painter and poet, and in his works he wanted to capture the magic of Giralda. The rooms exhibit his paintings of everyday scenes and mood in all weathers and seasons, capturing not only their ethos, but also what the artist personally felt ab...Read more -
Plaza Del Cabildo
(6 Votes)If you miss out on visiting the semicircular little square in the city's historic district you will surely regret it. Enter it through the Constitution Avenue and find yourself in a quiet little courtyard surrounded by a collonaded arcade with the drinking bars at the entrances. The corners of the square or decorated with bright green trees. There should be a circular fountain in the center. Yo...Read more -
Muralla De Sevilla
(11 Votes)Once upon a Roman time the entire city was encircled by a defensive wall to protect it from invasion. Most of these walls have now been demolished. But to the northeast of the city of 400 meter long section still exists. This is a worthy a tourist attraction. To start your walk along with the wall head to the place where it meets the Puerta de Cordoba which is a small tower near the intersectio...Read more -
Capilla De San Onofre
(2 Votes)The brotherhood known as la Hermandad de las Ánimas de San Onofre was founded in the 16th century to celebrate mass for the souls in Purgatory. This Chapel was built for them in the 17th century. It is an incredible work of Baroque architecture but once upon a time was not widely known to people outside of Seville. It has four main altarpieces. The primary one is from the 17th century. T...Read more -
Iglesia De Santa Cruz
(2 Votes)The first church in this location was erected in the late 14th century. The new church and convent replaced it in the mid-seventeenth century. Expansions continued into the 18th century and in the nineteenth Century most of the church's assets were appropriated by the French authorities. Still, the beautiful baroque-style building you see today was left behind and there is a lot to appreciate h...Read more -
Parroquia De San Nicolas De Bari
(2 Votes)A facade framed with Tuscan pilasters and topped by a frieze of St. Nicholas forms the entrance to this church. It was built in 1578. Its highlights are: The stained glass in the choir. A number of baroque style altarpieces that almost entirely cover the lower interior of the church. The statue of St. Joseph carved by Ruiz Gijon in 1678. Two 18th century organs. -
This Andalusian house museum is much appreciated for the manner in which it blends Spanish mudejar and Italian Renaissance architecture. The complex is an intriguing and pleasing combination of courtyards, buildings and gardens. Note the irregularly shaped arches, the coffered ceiling and the collection of paintings and sculptures. It’s not just here to be displayed though - the building ...Read more
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San Lorenzo Church
(1 Vote)This Gothic Mudejar Catholic temple was founded in the 13th century, though the oldest parts you see today only go as far back as the 14th century. Rebuilt, remodelled and repaired multiple times, the church’s exterior and interior architecture show a distinct variety of styles. Inside, you will find five naves, a 16th century main altarpiece, the 17th century Tabernacle by Diego Ló...Read more -
This 1579 Catholic church mainly gets a lot of attention for its crypt, which is the final place of many of the city’s more prominent residents, such as Lorenzo Suarez de Figueroa, Rodrigo Caro, Alberto Lista, Valeriano Bécquer and Gustavo Adolfo Becquer. For this reason, even though the acoustics of the church aren’t very good, the church occasionally holds classical music c...Read more
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This lovely historic garden was first established in the 12th century, close to the Medina Azahara style Buhaira palace. It was planted with olive trees, vineyards, fruit trees and palms. In later centuries other elements were added such a neomudéjar pavilion and a Muslim style urban garden. Today, walking around the garden estate feels as if you had been suddenly transported to some mid...Read more