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    Tourist Attractions in Seville

    The most interesting and beautiful tourist attractions in Seville. Photos and a brief description.

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    About Seville

    Seville is the center of one of the most interesting and authentic Spanish provinces — Andalusia. Spectacular bullfighting and incendiary flamenco were born here. The very spirit of the Spanish south lives here and the ancient traditions of our ancestors are carefully preserved.

    Seville was founded by the Phoenicians in the III millennium BC, then for a long time the city was a Roman colony. In the Middle Ages, it was under the protectorate of the Cordoba Caliphate. Many unique architectural monuments have been preserved since those times. Tourists can admire Catholic churches built on the site of Moorish mosques, walk through historical neighborhoods and inspect Arab towers on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. In the XVII century, Seville was the main port of the Spanish Empire. Expeditions to the New World sailed from here. In many ways, the modern architectural appearance of the city was formed at that time.

    Top Tourist Attractions in Seville

    Spain Square

    The architectural ensemble of the square is located in the central part of the Maria Luisa Landscape Park, in the south of Seville. It was created in the 20s of the XX century for the opening of the Ibero-American Exhibition. The semicircular government building, as well as numerous mansions surrounding the square, are built in the Art Deco and neo-mudekhar style. In the middle there is a fountain surrounded by a small artificial channel.

    Spain Square
    The Alcazar of Seville

    The Alcazar of Seville

    For several centuries, the Moors owned most of the Iberian Peninsula. Scattered throughout Spain are architectural monuments created during their rule or immediately after their exile. The Alcazar of Seville is a magnificent Mudejar–style fortress, the palace of the rulers of Seville, created in the XIV century on the ruins of a defeated Arab fortress. And nowadays the royal family of Spain uses some rooms of the palace as a personal residence.

    Santa Cruz Quarter

    The historic quarter, which begins immediately at the walls of the Seville Alcazar. Initially, Jews lived here, but in the XIV century all the local synagogues were converted into Catholic churches. Santa Cruz is an interweaving of narrow stone streets, bright colors of houses, lush Mediterranean vegetation and the incessant spirit of the past. The most significant city attractions are located here.

    Santa Cruz Quarter
    Triana Quarter

    Triana Quarter

    The former gypsy quarter across the Guadalquivir River, where flamenco dancers mainly settled. The place is characterized by some chaotic development, noisy and cheerful atmosphere. There are many traditional tablao bars, where talented guitarists, singers and dancers perform in front of the audience. One of the central historical buildings of the quarter is the Carthusian Monastery.

    Museum of Fine Arts of Seville

    An art gallery that is considered one of the most important in Spain. Here you can admire the canvases of E. Murillo, H. Roelas, F. Surbaran, G. Martinez. The museum was founded in 1835 in the building of the former monastery monastery, which was confiscated by the state. The museum's collection is based on works of art that came here from churches and other religious institutions, so the divine theme prevails in the exposition.

    Museum of Fine Arts of Seville
    Archaeological Museum

    Archaeological Museum

    The museum is located on the territory of Maria Luisa Park. The building was built according to the project of architect A. Gonzalez in the Renaissance style, its construction was started in connection with the Ibero-American Exhibition in the 20s of the XX century. The museum collection contains several thousand exhibits found on the territory of Seville and the surrounding area during archaeological excavations.

    Seville Cathedral

    A grandiose picturesque temple, which is considered one of the most beautiful Catholic cathedrals in the world. It was built in the XV century on the ruins of a Moorish mosque. The project for the "construction of the century" was created by architect A. Martinez. The work was completed at the beginning of the XVI century, but some elements of the interior of the cathedral were completed only in the XX century. Inside the temple is the grave of Christopher Columbus and the Castilian kings of the XIII-XIV centuries.

    Seville Cathedral
    Girald 's Tower

    Girald 's Tower

    The Moorish tower of the end of the XII century, erected under the Caliph Abu-Yusuf. Initially, the structure served as a minaret for the city mosque. Later, the tower was adapted for the bell tower of the Catholic cathedral. In the XVI century it was rebuilt in the manner of the Spanish Renaissance according to the project of E. Ruiz. The tower reaches 87.5 meters in height, a gentle path leads to the top, designed for the passage of horses.

    Basilica de la Macarena

    The new temple of the mid-XX century, erected on the site of the burned church. Despite its small age, the building has already been recognized as a historical landmark. The architecture of the basilica is stylized under the traditional "Seville" Baroque, where a mixture of white with the color of bright ochre prevails. There is a museum attached to the church, where traditional bullfighting clothes are exhibited, as well as many things related to Spanish bullfighting.

    Basilica de la Macarena
    Church of El Salvador

    Church of El Salvador

    The temple of the second half of the XVII century, erected on the site of an Arab mosque. In the XVIII century, the church was restored in the style of Churrigeresco (local rococo) by L. Figueroa. The building attracts attention with its ornate fancy facade, painted in white and pink colors. The interior is distinguished by luxury, richness of decoration and wall painting. There is a magnificent altar in the church.

    Hospital de los Venerables

    The hospital was founded in the XVIII century on the initiative of the religious Brotherhood of Silence. The building was built in the Baroque style by architects L. Figueroa and H. Dominguez – masters who made a great contribution to the appearance of Seville. The hospital was intended for old and already incapacitated church ministers. Due to lack of funding in the XIX century, it fell into disrepair. In 1987, the building was renovated at the expense of the Cultural Foundation of Seville.

    Hospital de los Venerables
    Torre del Oro

    Torre del Oro

    A tower built by the Arabs at the beginning of the XII century on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Originally there were two towers that stood opposite each other, but the second building has not been preserved. The Torre del Oro was part of the fortress wall surrounding Seville during the Moorish rule. The structure has been perfectly preserved to this day. The tower was used as a treasury, prison, and outbuildings. Now a museum is located on its territory.

    Pilate's House

    The palace of the XVI century, built for the family of the Dukes of Alcala. The structure bears some resemblance to the famous villa of Pontius Pilate. The main architectural style of the building is mudekhar with a mixture of Baroque. In the decoration, as well as in the appearance of the interior, Arabic motifs are clearly traced. In the center of the building there is a picturesque courtyard with a fountain and dense greenery.

    Pilate's House
    City Hall Building

    City Hall Building

    The City Council building, located in the central part of Seville. It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. The facade of the building is richly decorated with figurative modeling, which depicts various mythological subjects. The city hall was built in the XVI century by D. Rianho. The building houses the city archive, which contains historical documents from the time of the Reconquista.

    San Telmo Palace

    A grandiose palace of the XVII century, built at the expense of the Inquisition. The building was used as a school, a royal residence and the seat of the archbishop. Since 1992, the palace belongs to the autonomous Government of Andalusia. San Telmo is a striking representative of the architecture of the late "Seville" Baroque. The monumental main entrance was added to the building later – in 1754.

    San Telmo Palace
    Archive of the Indies

    Archive of the Indies

    The Archive of the Indies is a unique repository of information about all the countless colonies that once belonged to the powerful Spanish Empire. It should be noted that her power extended from America to the Philippine Islands. The building was erected at the end of the XVI century according to the project of H. Herrera. More than 43 thousand volumes of historical documents are stored inside. In 1987, the Archive of the Indies was ranked among the historical heritage of mankind.

    Royal Tobacco Factory

    Royal Tobacco Factory

    The complex was built in the XVIII century according to the project of the Dutchman S. Van der Borcht. According to the master's idea, the building turned out to be very impressive and in monumentality was second only to the famous Escorial. At one time, several thousand women worked at the factory, who produced tobacco products for the whole of Europe. It is here that the action of the key scenes of the opera Carmen by Georges Bizet unfolds.

    Bullfighting arena Maestrans

    Bullring, the construction of which lasted for 120 years (1761-1881), the entrance is decorated with statues of famous bullfighters. There is a bullfighting museum in the arena building, where various attributes of this spectacle are exhibited, as well as old posters depicting the great matadors of the past. Among the exhibits there is a bullfighter's cloak painted by P. Picasso himself. The stadium holds about 14 thousand spectators.

    Bullfighting arena Maestrans
    Metropol Parasol

    Metropol Parasol

    A futuristic wooden structure located on Encarnacion Square. The construction of the attraction was completed in 2011. Inside there is a terrace, a museum, restaurants, shops and a farmer's market. Metropol Parasol is a whole cultural complex that locals and tourists love. The height of the structure reaches 28 meters, the total area is several thousand m2, which allows it to claim the title of the largest wooden structure in the world.

    Alamillo Bridge

    Suspension bridge over the Guadalquivir River, built in 1992. The author was the famous architect S. Calatrava, who also worked on the projects of the opera house on the island of Tenerife and on the Valencian City of Arts and Sciences. Alamillo is an engineering structure consisting of one powerful support, which is balanced by 13 steel cables. The bridge is designed for motorists and pedestrians.

    Alamillo Bridge
    Alamillo Bridge

    Alamillo Bridge

    Suspension bridge over the Guadalquivir River, built in 1992. The author was the famous architect S. Calatrava, who also worked on the projects of the opera house on the island of Tenerife and on the Valencian City of Arts and Sciences. Alamillo is an engineering structure consisting of one powerful support, which is balanced by 13 steel cables. The bridge is designed for motorists and pedestrians.

    Maria Luisa Park

    An urban park located in the southern part of Seville along the Guadalquivir River. It was laid out on the site of the San Telmo palace gardens, which were transferred to public use by Infanta Maria Luisa Fernanda. The new park was named after the princess-benefactress. At the beginning of the XX century, an Ibero-American exhibition was held here. By its opening, the park had grown significantly and acquired modern outlines.

    Maria Luisa Park
    Murillo Gardens

    Murillo Gardens

    The former royal gardens adjacent to the Seville Alcazar, which in our time have turned into a public park. The place is named after the famous Seville–born artist E. Murillo. The best masters worked on landscape design at the beginning of the XX century. The alleys are decorated with sculptures, decorative fountains and gazebos. The gardens are located next to the historic quarter of Santa Cruz.

    Magic Island Theme Park

    A children's theme park that opened its doors in 1997. The opening took place in the presence of the Spanish King Juan Carlos. The park was originally conceived as the largest in Europe, its total area is more than 300 thousand m2. On the territory there are extensive green areas, gardens, alleys, themed areas where various shows take place. The theme of the park is the period of Great Geographical Discoveries.

    Magic Island Theme Park
    Seville Fair

    Seville Fair

    An annual spectacular holiday, which is traditionally held in Andalusia after Easter since the middle of the XIX century. The fair is attended by all residents of the environs of Seville, as well as thousands of tourists from all over the world. This is a unique time when Spaniards flaunt in traditional costumes, the counters are bursting with an abundance of local delicacies, spectacular national shows are arranged daily. At the Seville Fair, you can feel the real spirit of Andalusia.

    Flamenco

    A unique art that combines dance, singing and playing, originated in the south of Spain and became its national treasure. The origins of flamenco go back to the ancient Moorish musical culture. They also incorporated a bright Gypsy style (many researchers consider Gypsies to be the founders of flamenco). In the XVIII century, the dance emerged from the darkness of semi-underground bars and firmly won the official stages and the hearts of Spaniards, and later the rest of the world.

    Flamenco