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Seville is the largest and most vibrant capital city of Andalusia in Southern Spain blessed with the country’s (sometimes even entire Europe) best historical evidence, stunning architecture, tapas bars and lively cultures.
There are plenty of things to do in Seville, since the city blends a mix of Moorish, Gothic and Renaissance influences, visitors surely learn a lot more historical significance along with enjoying its charming atmospheres. However Seville could be a great option for those who are looking for warm weather, want to indulge in vibrant festivals, try unique cuisines styles and escape from city’s hustle and bustles life such as Barcelona and Madrid.
Things to Do in Seville, Spain
1. Alcázar of Seville
Alcázar of Seville, considered as the one of the oldest buildings in Spain, initially started as a government building in 913. The primary purpose of constructing this massive building was to concentrate political peoples at one place, but later periods of time it transformed into a royal residence over a century.
Recognised by the UNESCO World Heritage Site, welcoming travelers by its Mudejar architecture with the features of extensive lush gardens, epic vast courtyards and beautiful intricate tiles works. Its architecture includes gilded ceilings, carved stucco arches and tranquil courtyards which showcase both Renaissance and Arabic style influences. Book your Alcázar of Seville tickets today and enjoy the several attractions both inside and outside including popular filming locations of “Game of Thrones”.
2. Seville Cathedral and La Giralda
Seville Cathedral is renowned as the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world and 3rd largest church in Europe. The church was primarily built as a final resting place of Cristopher Columbus in the early 1402. Today Seville Cathedral stand on a destroyed mosque which was once a church during the time of Roman and later church was destroyed by the Ottomans.
Today the cathedral stands as a Gothic architectural feature of orange trees, courtyards and minarets, which already existed. One of the interesting features under Seville Cathedral is “La Giralda”. This tower is the most prominent feature at Seville city where visitors can climb its top to enjoy the most epic views of the Seville city. The sad part in La Giralda is there are no step facilities to reach its top, visitors either choose ramps or hire a horse. To know more about the cathedral history, architectures, timings and entry fees visit its official website and confirm your booking today.
3. Plaza de España
Your Things to do in Seville list must add this brilliant square. Plaza de España is a tile adorned public square where large semicircular buildings, fountains and mural tile architectures are available to view. Built for the Ibero- American Exposition of 1929 in 1928. Taking a leisurely stroll amidst its attractions is the best thing you can do there.
It helps you to spot filming locations (Star Wars), appreciate tile works and half circle moats, and take a step to its balcony for more tranquil feelings. However, don’t forget to spend some time for boat rides along Plaza’s canal or horse rides across the Plaza de España. Flamenco performances are very popular here during the ideal option to get Park of Maria Luisa right across the streets.
4. Las Setas de Sevilla
Often called as Metropol Parasol, Las Setas de Sevilla is the most interesting thing to do in Seville due to its largest wooden structure. The wooden structure in Las Setas de Sevilla is the largest in the world purely made according to the resemblance of mushrooms.
However despite its vastness, it is an ideal location to get perfect views of the Seville city from its walkways. Try to book your tickets online through its official website where you’ll have a chance to get discounted tickets prices.
5. Barrio Santa Cruz
Taking a walk in Barrio Santa Cruz neighbourhoods could be the greatest fortune to you to enjoy the city’s Andalusian architecture, cobblestone alleys, picturesque plazas, charming cafes, former Jewish quarters and century old churches. These neighbourhoods are filled with little narrow alleys where once Jewish peoples lived, but today we can only see their quarters along with other orange tree filled plazas and whitewashed houses.
Take a stop at Seville Cathedral and Royal Alcázar Palace, both are former 12th century Almohad mosque complex known for its Mudejar plasterwork and shared historical significances. Don’t skip to spend your time with flowers, fountains and blossoms at quarter’s gardens and Palace courtyards.
6. Maria Luisa Park
A romantic getaway, Maria Luisa Park is Seville’s most green space and welcomes those who are looking to indulge in tranquil settings. Close proximity to the historic centre of the city built in the early 20th century, home to the city’s best beautiful gardens, walking paths, family picnic spots and a number of fountains.
This public urban park is the most visited destination in the city especially during the summer season. Summer helps visitors escape from the city’s intense heat, parks, cooling ponds and towering trees make us feel cooler and more relaxed. The park is home to more than 140 species of trees, birds and animals like ducks, swans, and song birds. Despite being just a tourist spot, Maria Luisa Park has some historical significance, once serving as the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.
7. Local Market
There are a good number of local markets that help visitors deepen their things to do in Seville. Try to reach every market of the city (most of them located within walking distance) to buy vintage antiques, handmade artisans products and eat local street foods. Each market you visit is bustling and offers a different side of city life, especially local peoples’ daily life and cultural or traditional roots.
Mercado de Triana is the city’s most visited local food market built on the former site of the Castle of San Jorge where travellers try fresh Andalusian seafoods, Iberian ham and authentic tapas. Mercade de Feria is yet again a renowned market often serving different styles of Tapas and some traditional oriented cuisines.
Visit Mercado de la Encarnación for local delicacies and Mercadillo Del Jueves to spot over 100 antique, toys and secondhand stalls.
8. Flamenco Shows
Flamenco shows is all about enjoying authentic Flamenco music and dance hosting at various venues in Seville city. Flamenco shows native art form which expresses singing along with guitar playing and traditional dancing. Flamenco shows are classified as Baile, Cante and Toque such as dance, song and guitar.
Along with Shows 5 different elements, tablao settings and human emotions are core subjects to impressing audiences. This 60 to 90 minute show hosted different parts of the city such as Teatro Flamenco Sevilla (city centre), La Cantaora and Cristina Hoyos Flamenco Dance Museum. Try to grab a glass of wine or tapas while enjoy your shows.
9. Seville’s Museum of Fine Arts
Try to cover the cultures and history of Seville in your Things to Do in Seville, Spain list. For deeper understanding try to visit the Museum of Fine Arts in Seville. The museum is a perfect place to find works of art from the middle ages, renaissance, baroque era and even 20th century Spanish art works.
The museum opened in 1839, until the 20th century the museum stood as a house of private collections, but after 1970 the museum turned into a permanent art collection centre opened to the general public. The museum contains a popular statue of Bartolome Esteban Murillo, a renowned Spanish painter. Paintings from Franscisco da Herrera, Murillo, EIGreco, Francisco Zurbrana and other greatest Spanish painter’s paintings are exhibited here.
Open from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (except Sunday and public holidays). Visitors must pay € 1.50 to enter this museum, if you’re a resident from the European Union you can freely enter.
10. Plaza de Toros
Did you know that the Colosseum of Italy or any other Gladiators in the world, then you must have heard of the Plaza de Toros? But compared to other gladiators it is quite different; it is currently active as a ring for bullfighting. This bullring built in the 18th century, considered one of Spain’s largest and active bullfight arenas.
Plaza de Toros has a capacity of 13,000 spectators witnessing the largest bullfighting event in the world. Visitors both want to be a part of this bullfight festival or stroll around and overlook the massive inside ring. Plenty of things such as outfits of matadors, weapons, and collections of bullfighting arts are exhibited outside.
Museums open daily from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM, tickets are $ 11 for students/young adults, $7 for senior citizens and $ 4 for children and less than 6 years of age can enter freely. If you choose any valid guided tours they will help you to enter inside of this ring. Or else buy tickets from its official website.
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