18 al 24 noviembre de 2023
18 al 24 noviembre de 2023

essentials

Seville has many things to see and if your stay is short you will have to take advantage of the weather. Discover the essential visits of the city.

Cathedral

Santa María de la Sede y de la Asunción is the largest Gothic temple in the world. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 (together with the Alcázar and the Archivo de Indias) and an Asset of Outstanding Universal Value in 2010. It is one of the largest Christian temples in the world and offers a wide range of architectural styles as it coexists with different periods of history.

It is essential to walk through its famous Patio de los Naranjos and visit the Iglesia del Sagrario. The temple keeps the mortal remains of Christopher Columbus and some kings of Castile, such as Fernando III el Santo or Alfonso X el Sabio.
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GIRALDA

A fundamental element of Seville, the bell tower of its Cathedral. The lower part was built as a minaret for the old mosque, while the upper part was built later, already in Christian times, for the bell tower. Its total height of 104 meters culminates with the Giraldillo sculpture, made of bronze.

It is a representation of the cultural richness of the city and, as a curiosity, it has 24 bells. The cathedral that has the most in all of Spain. The building that was used as a call to prayer is now a fundamental element of the illumination of the historic center of the city.
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ROYAL ALCAZAR OF SEVILLE

This palatial complex built in the Middle Ages houses Islamic, Mudejar and Baroque art. It is the oldest royal palace in Europe, as it is currently still used as the residence of the royal family when they come to Seville.

One of the most visited monuments in Spain with majestic rooms and gardens full of magic. The Dome of the Hall of the Ambassadors, the baths of María Padilla in the underground chamber, the Mercury Pond and the Courtyard of the Maidens stand out.
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SPAIN SQUARE

Located in the Maria Luisa Park, this architectural complex designed by the architect Aníbal González was built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.

Its semicircular structure facing the Guadalquivir River symbolizes Spain's embrace of its former American territories. Its area is 50,000 m2, housing buildings and outdoor spaces. Its fountains and the ceramics that cover this building are famous.
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METROPOL SUNSHADE

Better known as the Mushrooms of Seville, it is an architectural work made of wood and concrete located in the Plaza de la Encarnación, in the historic center of Seville. Inside there is a market for fresh products, restaurants, a viewpoint of the city and the Antiquarium archaeological museum. Opened in 2011, this pergola-shaped giant consists of six parasols. One of the finalists for the Mies Van Der Rohe Contemporary Architecture Prize.
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TOWER OF GOLD

On the left bank of the Guadalquivir River we find this 36-meter tower that was part of the defense system of the Almohad city. In 1221 its function was to defend the port, together with the city and the Real Alcázar. It is currently the headquarters of the Maritime Museum of Seville. For this, 400 pieces from the Naval Museum of Madrid were collected, including: old navigation instruments, engravings, nautical charts, historical documents...
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