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Seville
Bathed in sunlight year-round, Seville has a charismatic and upbeat vibe. The mix of Roman, Moorish and Colonial influences have sculpted Seville's reputation as a cultural cornucopia. Tangled alley ways, labyrinths, exquisite cathedrals and animated tapas bars line the Guadalquivir river which winds its way through the Andalusian capital.Hitta resa
The third-largest cathedral in Europe. Originally built as a mosque in the 12th-century, the 328 feet-high minaret is now the Giralda clock tower. Christopher Columbus is also buried inside the cathedral.
This massive building is a must-see when visiting Seville. Located in the stunning Maria Luisa Park, the Plaza was built for the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929, held in Seville. The style of this amazing building is inspired by the Renaissance with characteristic elements from the city: exposed brick and ceramics. Fun fact for Star Wars fans: Plaza de España has been used for some of the scenes of episode II of George Lucas' Star Wars saga "Attack of the clones".
Experience the true, captivating soul of Seville. The singing, dancing and flamenco guitar shows at Los Gallos have entertained guests since 1966, and is the most popular flamenco show in town.
Built in the 1360’s by Moorish Muslim kings and surrounded by lush gardens, Alcázar is a spectacular palace are still used by the royal family, making it the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe.
Stroll around in the heart of Seville and enjoy the charm of the quarter of Santa Cruz, with its winding alleys, picturesque houses and small squares. This is also where you can see important tourist attractions like the Cathedral, the Giralda, the Royal Alcázar, the Murillo gardens and the Archivo de Indias.
During Easter Week, Seville is transformed into a photographer’s paradise. Processions with the Virgin Mary and Jesus, the Nazarenos asking for penance, and colourful orchestras fill the city with vibrant life.
Hit all the major sights while getting some exercise at the same time. There are no strenuous hills and this route is suitable for those with average fitness.
This museum, located in a former convent, is home to several masterpieces by Goya, Murillo, Millian and Ribera, as well as modern art exhibitions.
The third-largest cathedral in Europe. Originally built as a mosque in the 12th-century, the 328 feet-high minaret is now the Giralda clock tower. Christopher Columbus is also buried inside the cathedral.
This massive building is a must-see when visiting Seville. Located in the stunning Maria Luisa Park, the Plaza was built for the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929, held in Seville. The style of this amazing building is inspired by the Renaissance with characteristic elements from the city: exposed brick and ceramics. Fun fact for Star Wars fans: Plaza de España has been used for some of the scenes of episode II of George Lucas' Star Wars saga "Attack of the clones".
José Mari Egaña is a Basque chef, but he serves modern Andalusian cooking. Try the lomos de lubina con salsa de erizos de mar (perch with sea urchin sauce) and solomillo con foie natural y salsa de ciruelas (fillet of beef with foie gras and plumb sauce).
This is the equivalent of Jamie Oliver’s restaurant Fifteen in London. A place where wayward youths learn to become master chefs and professional waiters. The menu is Neoclassical with ingredients from feudal days. For example, the Cordoba soup is served with both quail eggs and jabugo ham.
The tower, 45 meters high, gives a great view of the city. From the beginning this tower was part of an ammunition factory. In the 1950’s the factory was closed down and in 2007 the Camera Obscura was built on the Tower of Perdigones, which also has an adjacent cafe where you can have a rest before or after your visit.
Enrique Becerra is an old family-owned Andalusian restaurant complete with a tiled bar. The kitchen creates refined versions of traditional home cooking, including the pez espada al amontillado (swordfish with dark sherry) and exquisite side dishes such as espinaca con garbanzos (spinach with chick-peas).
This upscale restaurant is completely devoid of Andalusian features, except when it comes to the menu. Try the Cantabrian anchovy toast with grilled sweet paprika, or the vegetable soup with onion and ham creme.
The Andalusian region, where Seville is located, is the birthplace of tapas and there are plenty of great places in the city to enjoy them—both in terms of atmosphere and for the food itself. Visit Calle Mateo Gago and try several tapas bars. La Fresquita is a hole-in-the-wall type place serving mini toasts with morcilla (blood sausage), and The Bodega Santa Cruz has a tasty tortilla. Bar Giralda in a former Moorish bathhouse is also worth a visit.
Becerrita is a fine dining restaurant situated in the historic centre of Seville. The atmosphere can be described as rustic with a traditional Andalusian feeling. You can expect the best quality service and indulge in a wide variety of classic and innovative Andalusian cooking.
This seafood restaurant is situated just a few meters from the Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Seville and specialises in Mediterranean and Andalusian cuisine. All dishes are prepared according to traditional recipes. You should try the sea bass or the roast shoulder of lamb (Paletilla de Cordero).
José Mari Egaña is a Basque chef, but he serves modern Andalusian cooking. Try the lomos de lubina con salsa de erizos de mar (perch with sea urchin sauce) and solomillo con foie natural y salsa de ciruelas (fillet of beef with foie gras and plumb sauce).
This is the equivalent of Jamie Oliver’s restaurant Fifteen in London. A place where wayward youths learn to become master chefs and professional waiters. The menu is Neoclassical with ingredients from feudal days. For example, the Cordoba soup is served with both quail eggs and jabugo ham.
Camper's shoes are known for being extraordinarily comfortable and still stylish. Their top-quality shoes, always with sleek designs, come for men, women and children.
The history of this Spanish brand has its roots way back in the 1970's, and today there are shops all over Spain and also worldwide. The clothes, bags and shoes designed by Adolfo Domínguez are stylish and elegant and there are collections for men, women and kids.
For more than 150 years, Loewe has provided men and women with luxurious well-tailored fashion and leather goods. There is also a store in Hotel Alfonso XIII on San Fernando 2.
As the name reveals, this boutique sells women's underwear, lingerie, swimwear and cosy home wear. This Spanish chain offers everything from comfy pyjamas to sleek, sexy bras and panties.
Spain’s department store colossus is both loved and hated, but it successfully performs its main task, that is, to offer most things to most people. Designer fashion, enormous perfumery and make-up departments, leather goods, toys, art materials, food and delicatessen, home furnishing devices, garden furniture, a tobacco department with humidors, here you will find all this and much more.
After being inspired by the Flamenco dancers during your stay here in Seville, you might would like to buy a nice piece of traditional clothing to take home with you. Go to Juan Foronda for lovely Flamenco garments.
You cannot go wrong with a traditional Sevillan styled hat. There are a few places around where you can buy one, but no doubt Sombreros Maquedano is among the best.
Plaza de Armas is beautifully located in the old Córdoba Train station. This amazing historic building now houses many different restaurants, speciality shops, cafes and even a movie theatre.
Camper's shoes are known for being extraordinarily comfortable and still stylish. Their top-quality shoes, always with sleek designs, come for men, women and children.
The history of this Spanish brand has its roots way back in the 1970's, and today there are shops all over Spain and also worldwide. The clothes, bags and shoes designed by Adolfo Domínguez are stylish and elegant and there are collections for men, women and kids.
Spain can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are not sure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend you to contact the embassy or consulate in your country. In order to enter the Schengen zone, international (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip. Citizens from Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but they must bring with them a valid ID during their stay.
The best time to visit Seville is either spring or fall, when days are sunny and temperatures are mild. The city's biggest events, Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, take place in the springtime, usually at the end of March or during April; bear in mind that Seville can get really crowded and prices are generally higher during these weeks. Sevillan summers are some of the warmest in all of Europe and the heat could become unbearable, so try to avoid this period of the year.
Seville’s airport is located ten kilometres northeast of the city. Several bus companies run between the city centre and the airport and the ride takes about 30 minutes. There is also a taxi stand just outside the terminal. A taxi ride to the city takes about 15 minutes and costs about 20 Euros. Car rental: Enterprises rent-a-car www.enterprise.es
Seville’s local transport is managed by TUSSAM. The main bus routes run 6:00 - 23:45 (including several circular routes), and there are also six night buses. There is one tram line that runs south from Plaza Nueva to San Bernardo train station. Single tickets can be bought on board and travel cards ranging from one day to one month are also available.
All taxis in Seville belong to the same company. They use different dispatchers, but the prices are the same. Here are a few of the numbers to call: Radio Taxi Giralda +34 954 675 555 Tele Taxi Sevilla +34 954 622 222 Radio Taxi +34 954 580 000
Spanish post offices are known as Correos. Stamps can be bought at post offices and at tobacco shops.
Pharmacies have alternating opening hours during nights and weekends. Farmacia San Bernardo:
Country code: +34 Area code: 95
Spain can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are not sure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend you to contact the embassy or consulate in your country. In order to enter the Schengen zone, international (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip. Citizens from Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but they must bring with them a valid ID during their stay.
The best time to visit Seville is either spring or fall, when days are sunny and temperatures are mild. The city's biggest events, Semana Santa and Feria de Abril, take place in the springtime, usually at the end of March or during April; bear in mind that Seville can get really crowded and prices are generally higher during these weeks. Sevillan summers are some of the warmest in all of Europe and the heat could become unbearable, so try to avoid this period of the year.
