Seville – wonderful capital of Andalusia

Wonderful Seville, the capital of Andalusia in southern Spain, is famous as the “cradle of flamenco”, with its famous historical landmarks such as the ornate Alcázar Palace, and the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza bullring or the wonderful Gothic cathedral, near the Moorish Gardens.

With the cathedral and its inimitable Giralda, the General Archive of the Indies and the Reales Alcázares, Seville boasts three buildings that have been declared World Heritage Sites.

The Basilica La Macarena in Calle Bécquer is a neo-baroque church that impresses visitors with the colours of its white and yellow façade. The single-nave basilica with side chapels and a magnificent bell tower is the most important Catholic church in the Macarena district. Right next to the church is the Puerta de la Macarena, which served as the entrance to the city centre in ancient times. The arch of the gate is crowned by an altarpiece of the Virgin Mary, and in the past was used by many Spanish kings to enter Seville for the first time.

The old town of Seville is the largest historical centre in Andalusia, indeed in all of Spain!

Take a stroll along the beautiful street Calle Sierpes, with its magnificent ancient buildings and its numerous shops, restaurants and bars, and then along the street Calle Cuna, which runs parallel to it, we promise you a “pure holiday feeling”!

The Alameda de Hércules, which is well worth seeing, is also located in the historic quarter of the city. The garden, laid out at the end of the 16th century, is the oldest city park in Europe, with numerous fountains, monuments and romantic bars that invite you to treat yourself to a cool drink or a delicious Spanish coffee!

The “Casa de Pilatos”, the “House of Pilate”, is a very worth seeing 16th-century palace in the historic quarter of Santa Cruz. After the Real Alcázar, this is the most beautiful palace in this Andalusian city and one of the best-preserved buildings from this period.

You will also certainly never forget a walk through the gardens on the banks of the Guadalquivir River with its many historic bridges and views of the wonderful city! The Torre del Oro, the “Tower of Gold”, on the banks of the Guadalquivir is a 12th-century tower. In ancient times, it was part of the Moorish city walls of Seville and served as a depository for gold, hence its name. Today, the Torre del Oro houses a small maritime museum.

Also visit one of Seville’s impressive museums, such as the Museo Arqueológico de Sevilla, the archaeological museum with its rare exhibits from Seville’s history, or the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (CAAC), the Andalusian Centre for Contemporary Art in the Monasterio de la Cartuja on the Isla de la Cartuja, across the river Guadalquivir!

Other highlights of your stay in Seville could be a visit to the Acuario de Sevilla, the aquarium with its many exotic fish and sea creatures, or, especially if you are travelling with children, a visit to the leisure park Isla Mágica, the magical island!