Tourist Attractions in Seville

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Seville

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About Seville

Seville is the centre of one of Spain’s most interesting and authentic provinces, Andalucía. It is the birthplace of spectacular bullfighting and fiery flamenco. The very spirit of the Spanish south lives here and the ancient traditions of its 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 Caliphate of Cordoba. Many unique architectural monuments have survived from those times. Tourists can admire Catholic temples built on the site of Moorish mosques, walk through the historic neighbourhoods and see the Arab towers on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. In the 17th century, Seville was the main port of the Spanish Empire. Expeditions to the New World sailed from here. In many respects, the modern architectural appearance of the city was formed at that time.

Top-25 Tourist Attractions in Seville

Plaza de España

 4.8/5

144442 reviews

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 1920s for the opening of the Ibero-American Exposition. The semi-circular government building, as well as the numerous mansions surrounding the square, are built in Art Deco and Neo-Mudejar style. In the middle is a fountain surrounded by a small artificial canal.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Royal Alcázar of Seville

 4.7/5

76225 reviews

For several centuries, the Moors ruled much of the Iberian Peninsula. Scattered throughout Spain are architectural monuments created during their rule or immediately after their expulsion. The Alcazar of Seville is a magnificent Mudejar-style fortress, the palace of Seville’s rulers, built in the 14th century on the ruins of a defeated Arab fortress. Even today, the royal family of Spain uses some of the palace’s rooms as a personal residence.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Santa Cruz, Seville

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A historic quarter that starts right at the walls of the Alcázar of Seville. It was originally inhabited by Jews, but in the 14th century all the local synagogues were converted into Catholic churches. Santa Cruz is a tangle of narrow stone streets, brightly coloured houses, lush Mediterranean vegetation and a lingering spirit of the past. The city’s most important sights are located here.

Triana

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A former gypsy neighbourhood behind the Guadalquivir River, where flamenco dancers mostly settled. The neighbourhood is characterised by a somewhat chaotic, noisy and cheerful atmosphere. There are many traditional tablao bars where talented guitarists, singers and dancers perform. One of the neighbourhood’s central historical structures is the Cartesian Monastery.

Seville Museum of Fine Arts

 4.6/5

12439 reviews

An art gallery that is considered one of the most important in Spain. Here you can admire the paintings of E. Murillo, J. Roelas, F. Surbaran, and G. Martinez. The museum was established in 1835 in the building of the former monastery, which was confiscated by the state. The basis of the museum collection is made up of works of art from churches and other religious institutions, so the exposition is dominated by divine themes.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Archeological Museum of Seville

 4.3/5

945 reviews

The museum is located in the Maria Luisa Park. The building was designed by architect A. González in the Renaissance style and was built in connection with the Ibero-American Exposition in the 1920s. The museum collection contains several thousand exhibits found on the territory of Seville and its surroundings during archaeological excavations.

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Catedral de Sevilla

 4.8/5

45839 reviews

A grand picturesque temple, which is considered one of the most beautiful Catholic cathedrals in the world. It was erected in the XV century on the ruins of a Moorish mosque. The project for the “building of the century” was created by architect A. Martinez. The works were completed in the beginning of the XVI century, but some elements of the interior of the cathedral were finished only in the XX century. Inside the temple is the tomb of Christopher Columbus and the Castilian kings of the XIII-XIV centuries.

Open time

Monday: 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:45 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 2:30 – 6:30 PM

La Giralda

 4.7/5

37670 reviews

A Moorish tower from the late 12th century, built under Caliph Abu Yugub Yusuf. The tower originally served as a minaret for the city mosque. Later the tower was adapted to the bell tower of the Catholic cathedral. In the XVI century it was rebuilt in the manner of the Spanish Renaissance by E. Ruiz. The tower reaches a height of 87.5 metres and is reached by a gentle pathway for horses.

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Basílica de la Macarena

 4.8/5

1566 reviews

A new church from the middle of the 20th century, built on the site of a burnt down church. Despite its small age, the building has already been recognised as a historical landmark. The architecture of the basilica is stylised in the traditional Seville Baroque style, with a mixture of white and bright ochre colours. The church has a museum that displays traditional bullfighting clothes and many items related to Spanish bullfighting.

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Iglesia Colegial del Divino Salvador

 4.6/5

9677 reviews

A temple of the second half of the 17th century, built on the site of an Arab mosque. In the 18th century, the church was renovated in the Churrigueresco (local Rococo) style, designed by L. Figueroa. The structure attracts attention with its ornate, whimsical façade painted in white and pink colours. The interior is characterised by luxury, richness of finishes and wall paintings. The church has a magnificent altar.

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Hospital los Venerables

 4.4/5

1791 reviews

The hospital was founded in the 18th century on the initiative of the religious Brotherhood of Silence. It was built in the Baroque style by architects L. Figueroa and J. Domínguez, masters who made a great contribution to the image of Seville. The hospital was intended for old and incapacitated church ministers. Due to lack of funding in the 19th century, it fell into disrepair. In 1987, the building was renovated with funds from the Seville Cultural Foundation.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Torre del Oro

 4.5/5

42332 reviews

A tower built by the Arabs in the early 12th century on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Originally there were two towers that stood opposite each other, but the second structure has not survived. The Torre del Oro was part of the fortress wall that surrounded Seville under Moorish rule. The structure is beautifully preserved to this day. The tower was used as a treasury, a prison and a farm building. It is now home to a museum.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sunday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Casa de Pilatos

 4.4/5

10189 reviews

A 16th century palace built for the family of the Dukes of Alcalá. It bears some resemblance to the famous villa of Pontius Pilate. The main architectural style of the building is Mudejar with a mixture of Baroque. Arabian motifs are clearly visible in the decoration as well as in the appearance of the interior. In the centre of the building is a picturesque courtyard with a fountain and dense greenery.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Ayuntamiento de Sevilla

 4.2/5

1447 reviews

City Council building located in the centre of Seville. It is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. The facade of the building is richly decorated with figurative mouldings depicting various mythological subjects. The City Hall was erected in the XVI century, designed by D. Riano. The building houses the city’s archive, which contains historical documents from the Reconquista period.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Palacio de San Telmo

 4.5/5

528 reviews

A grand 17th-century palace built at the expense of the Inquisition. The building was used as a school, royal residence and seat of the Archbishop. Since 1992 the palace belongs to the Autonomous Government of Andalusia. San Telmo is a striking representative of late Seville Baroque architecture. The monumental main entrance was added to the building later, in 1754.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Archivo de Indias

 4.4/5

5504 reviews

The Archives of the Indies is a unique repository of information about all the countless colonies that once belonged to the mighty Spanish Empire. It should be noted that its power extended from the Americas to the Philippine Islands. The building was erected at the end of the XVI century, designed by J. Herrera. More than 43 thousand volumes of historical documents are stored inside. In 1987, the Archives of the Indies was recognised as a historical heritage of mankind.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Royal Tobacco Factory of Seville

 4.5/5

1181 reviews

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 monumental, second only to the famous Escorial. In its time, the factory employed several thousand women who produced tobacco products for the whole of Europe. It is here that the key scenes of Georges Bizet’s opera Carmen unfold.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla

 4.4/5

24713 reviews

The bullfighting arena, which took 120 years to build (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 bullfighters of the past. Among the exhibits there is a bullfighter’s cloak painted by Picasso himself. The stadium seats about 14,000 spectators.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 7:00 PM

Setas de Sevilla

 4.3/5

81771 reviews

A futuristic wooden structure located in Plaza Encarnación. The landmark was completed in 2011. Inside there is a terrace, a museum, restaurants, shops and a farmer’s market. The Metropole Parasol is a whole cultural complex that is loved by locals and tourists. The structure reaches a height of 28 metres and a total area of several thousand m², which allows it to claim the title of the largest wooden structure in the world.

Open time

Monday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Thursday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Friday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM
Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 AM

Alamillo Bridge

 0/5

Suspension bridge over the Guadalquivir River, built in 1992. It was designed by the renowned architect S. Calatrava, who also worked on the Tenerife Opera House and the Valencian City of Arts and Sciences. The Alamillo is an engineered structure consisting of a single heavy-duty pylon that is balanced by 13 steel cables. The bridge is designed for motorists and pedestrians.

Parque de María Luisa

 4.7/5

35683 reviews

Urban park located in the southern part of Seville along the Guadalquivir River. It was laid out on the site of the palace gardens of San Telmo, which were given for public use by the Infanta María Luisa Fernanda. The new park was named in honour of the benefactress princess. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Ibero-American Exposition was held here. By the time of its opening, the park had grown considerably and acquired its modern shape.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Murillo Gardens

 4.6/5

5354 reviews

Former royal gardens adjacent to the Alcázar of Seville, nowadays turned into a public park. The place is named in honour of the famous painter E. Murillo, a native of Seville. The best masters worked on the landscape design in the early XX century. The alleys are decorated with sculptures, decorative fountains and pavilions. The gardens are located near the historical quarter of Santa Cruz.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Isla Mágica

 4.2/5

28029 reviews

A children’s theme park that opened its doors in 1997. It was opened in the presence of King Juan Carlos of Spain. The park was originally conceived as the largest in Europe, with a total area of more than 300,000 m². There are extensive green areas, gardens, alleys, thematic squares, where various shows are held. The theme of the park is the period of the Great Geographical Discoveries.

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Seville

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An annual spectacular festival traditionally held in Andalusia after Easter since the mid-19th century. The fair is attended by all the inhabitants of the neighbourhood of Seville, as well as thousands of tourists from all over the world. It is a unique time when Spaniards dress in traditional costumes, the stalls are bursting with an abundance of local delicacies, and spectacular national shows are staged daily. At the Seville Fair you can feel the true spirit of Andalusia.

Tablao Flamenco Los Gallos

 4.6/5

1299 reviews

A unique art combining dance, singing and acting that originated in southern Spain and has become its national treasure. The origins of flamenco go back to the ancient Moorish musical culture. They also absorbed the colourful Gypsy style (it is the Gypsies that many researchers consider the founders of flamenco). In the 18th century, the dance emerged from the darkness of semi-underground bars and firmly won the official stages and hearts of Spaniards, and later the rest of the world.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 6:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Wednesday: 6:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Thursday: 6:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Friday: 6:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Saturday: 6:00 PM – 12:30 AM
Sunday: Closed