Seville Local Attractions

It is virtually impossible to list every palace, church, monument, convent and historic building Seville, so below are the ones which are most visited in Seville.

The Giralda minaret in Plaza Virgen de los Reyes is the most emblematic monument in Seville. It was constructed by the Moors between 1184 and 1197 and reaches a height of 76 metres. After the reconquest in 1568 the Christians added a bell tower to the minaret. Open daily from 11:00-17:00 and Sundays from 14:30-18:00.

Abdul Al Ramán III ordered the construction of the Alcazar in 913. It is a fortified palace in Plaza del Triunfo which later became the residence for various monarchs. Open daily from 09:30-17:00 and 09:30-13:30 on Sundays and public holidays

The Cathedral in Seville is the world’s biggest gothic temple and the third largest Christian cathedral after Saint Peter in the Vatican City and St Paul’s in London. The Cathedral of Seville is located in Plaza Virgen de Los Reyes and is open daily from 11:00-17:00 and from 14:30-18:00 on Sundays and public holidays.

The Plaza de Espana was built for the Latin American exposition in 1929. It is a semi-circular plaza which is 200 metres wide with polychromatic ceramic tiles and is flanked by two spectacular towers and a bordering lake.

The Tower of Gold (Torre del Oro) on Paseo de Colon was built between 1221 and 1222 as one of the last contributions from the Almohade period in Seville. It was part of the last wall of defence that ran across the Alcazar to the river. Open Monday to Friday from 10:00-14:00 and from 11:00-14:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Taking more than a century to build, La Real Maestranza of Seville is on Paseo Colon and is one of the most significant bullrings in the history of bullfighting.

The Flamenco Dance Museum (Museo del Baile) on c/Manuel Rojas Marcos 3 is a must for all visitors to Seville who want to learn more about Andalusian culture and understand and experience flamenco dancing.

The Triana Bridge (Isabel II's Bridge) was constructed to replace an old Almohad bridge of the 12th century. No wood was used and the pillars are of stone and iron. Part of the construction is a huge ramp that reaches up to San Jorge Street on the Triana side of the bridge

The Santa Cruz Quarter (Barrio de Santa Cruz) is in the heart of Seville. It is a charming district with winding alleys, traditional lime-washed houses, patios bursting with flowers and small squares.

Park Maria Luisa on Avda. Isabel la Católica is one of the most beautiful parks in Spain and was donated to the city in 1893 by the Infanta María Luisa de Orleans.

 

If you are planning to explore the area outside of the city centre and play some golf or go to some of the more out of the way beaches then you might consider hiring a car. There are a number of car hire firms based at Seville Airport who will be pleased to have a vehicle awaiting your arrival. This also cuts down on transfer costs for you and your family.

Because Seville and the surrounding area offer so much to see and do, we have written a Seville Area Guide to help you plan your trip. It contains information on the best Seville Shopping Areas, Seville Markets, Seville Golf Courses, the different types of Seville Beaches, recommended Seville Restaurants, details of Seville Amusement Parks for family days out and Local Attractions in Seville.