Seville can't be describe with words

Awards

Best Tourist Destination in the World (2018) (Lonely Planet)

The city of the Giralda is the most interesting to visit thanks to its historical and artistic wealth, as well as its revitalisation in recent years.

Walking Wonder of the World (2021) (The Guardian)

Its accessibility and the short distance between its main tourist attractions make Seville the best tourist destination for walking.  

Europe's Most Desirable City (2023) (Wanderlust)

Seville becomes the most desirable city in Europe and receives the prestigious Reader Travel Awards.

Europe's Best Walking City (2023) (Preply)

A short 20-minute walk takes you to the city's main sights.

The Cathedral 

The Cathedral of Seville is one of the largest Gothic temples in the world and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Imposing and beautiful, it is located in the heart of the city and is worth seeing just to admire its façade. Full of porticoes and with a sumptuous interior, it was built on the site of a former Almohad mosque in 1401. Its main chapel, the collection of jewellery and paintings, and the tomb of Christopher Columbus stand out.

Giralda Tower

It acts as a bell tower and watches over the city of Seville from its 104-metre height. It was once the minaret of the old Arab mosque that stood on the same site. The Giralda has undergone important modifications throughout history, especially when the city changed from Moorish to Christian. The upper section was added to accommodate 24 bells, making the tower the bell tower with the most bells in Spain. 

Plaza de España (Spain square)

It was built in 1928 on the occasion of the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929 to commemorate the history between Spain and America. The Plaza de España is circular in shape and consists of several canals that can be navigated in small boats. There are four bridges symbolising the ancient kingdoms of Spain; arcades, fountains and its famous 48 benches representing the Spanish provinces. This monumental public space has been the setting for many series and films, such as 'Star Wars', and the design of its decorative tiles has been seen around the world.

María Luisa Park

Opposite the Plaza de España is the great green lung of the city. The María Luisa Park has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in the category of Historic Garden. It was inaugurated in 1914 and was originally part of the private gardens of the palace of San Telmo. The Infanta María Luisa Fernanda, after whom it is named, donated it to the city. Its most singular fountains are those of the Frogs, the Lions and the Isleta de los Patos. The Archaeological Museum of Seville and the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions are located within its grounds.

Torre del Oro (Golden Tower)

Call it the "pretty girl of Seville". The Torre del Oro, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, was built in the 13th century to reinforce the city's military defences. The Arabs also used it to control ship traffic, connecting the Torre del Oro to another tower on the other side of the river by means of a huge chain. Today, it houses the Naval Museum, with an exhibition of models and ancient navigational tools. 

Metropol Parasol

Also known as Las Setas, the Metropol Parasol is a curious viewpoint. Built in 2011, it has an avant-garde architecture that simulates six large mushrooms or umbrellas (parasols) and its structure is made of wood. From the top of the building, you can enjoy 360-degree panoramic views. 

Real Alcázar 

The Real Alcázar of Seville is located right next to the Cathedral and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. It is an ancient Moorish palace decorated with great luxury and majesty. Its enormous gardens are punctuated by fountains and its rooms contain elements of Mudejar, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque art. 

Royal Tobacco Factory

The site of the first tobacco factory established in Europe. It is the most important industrial building in Spain from the 18th century and has been classified as an Asset of Cultural Interest since 1959, with the category of Historical Monument. Since the mid-20th century it has housed the rectorate of the University of Seville and some of its faculties.

General Archive of the Indies 

Created in 1785 by Charles III with the aim of centralising in a single place the documentation relating to the administration of the Spanish overseas territories, which until then had been dispersed in various archives located in Simancas, Cadiz and Seville. The archive contains some 43,000 files, with some 80 million pages and 8,000 maps and drawings, mainly from the institutions responsible for the administration of the overseas territories.

House of Pilatos

Also known as the House of Alcalá de los Gazules, this monumental palace dates back to the 15th century and contains excellent coffered ceilings and the classical sculpture collection of the 1st Duke of Alcalá.

Museum of Fine Arts

The second most important art gallery in Spain after the Prado Museum. Works by Zurbarán, Velázquez, Valdés Leal and, of course, Murillo, the Sevillian painter who has his great temple in this museum, can be seen. The museum's collections offer a walk through the Baroque, Renaissance, medieval and 19th-century art.

Plaza de San Francisco and Plaza Nueva (San Francisco square and Nueva square)

The epicentre of Sevillian civil life, the square is dominated by the Renaissance Casa Consistorial, the seat of Seville's City Hall. The building divides the Plaza de San Francisco from the adjoining Plaza Nueva. In fact, both spaces were part of the grounds and outbuildings of the now-disappeared convent of San Francisco. The square is flanked by pretty houses with brightly painted balconies and some buildings of historical and artistic interest.

Triana Quarter

The Triana neighbourhood, located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, is one of the hallmarks of Seville. Its origins are humble, but its marked personality and the culture it has engendered have transcended its borders. It is the birthplace of many singers, dancers and artists, bullfighters and fashion designers. Art is palpable in each of its streets, and grace permeates the character and personality of its people. The riverbank is full of tapas bars, restaurants and flamenco live performances.

Cartuja Island

Although its appearance is not exactly that of an island, this space that hugs the Guadalquivir River was the site of the 1992 Universal Exposition, and you can still see some of the pavilions built for the event. A wooden walkway leads to the Jardin Americano, an exotic botanical garden with more than 300 species originating from America. On this island is also the Carthusian Monastery or Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas, which dates back to the 15th century and is now the Andalusian Centre of Contemporary Art. 

Archaeological Ensemble of Italica

Located just 7 kilometres from Seville, in the town of Santiponce, it is one of the most impressive and complete archaeological sites of Roman origin in Spain. Of great historical importance, Italica was the first Roman city founded beyond the Italian peninsula.

As well as wondering where to eat in Seville, you should also consider how to do it. Because, although there are many, varied and qualified restaurants in this city where you can sit at a table, the truth is that Seville is the capital of tapas. We therefore recommend eating on the terraces of the around 3.000 tapas bars and restaurants in the liveliest areas. You can eat in Seville (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) for around 20/25 euros per day.

City Centre 

Around the Las Setas, the Cathedral, the Santa Cruz quarter, the Plaza Nueva and the Guadalquivir, there are numerous tapas bars and restaurants.

The Alameda of Hercules

This is one of the liveliest areas of the city during the day and also at night. Here you can enjoy the countless tapas bars and eateries.

Betis Street

Between the Triana and San Telmo bridges, there are several restaurants with views of the Guadalquivir River and the historic centre of Seville.