Sevilla Travel Guide

 164 Reviews  The only things that remain from the mosque built in the 12th century and replaced by the cathedral are the tower - Giralda - and the adjacent cloister, called Pateo de los Naranjos because it is all planted with orange trees. The Muslim origins can be clearly seen in one of its doors, called Puerta... 

 101 Reviews  In 1929 a very beautiful building was made near Maria Luísa park, for the Spanish-American Exhibition. Today it is used by the government, and it is a great detail, contrasting with the green of the park, easy to visit because of its proximity to the historical centre. Hard to see, in my last... 

 47 Reviews  This tower is situated on Christopher Columbus Avenue, near the river bank. It was built around 1200 by the Moslem Governor Abu Elda. The tower was given the name Torre del oro because originally it was decorated in golden AZULEJOS (TILES) and NOT because gold was secured in it. During the Arab... 

 54 Reviews  After the Christian conquest of Seville this city became one of the greatest Jewish communities in Spain. Santa Cruz was one of their quarters, and, though their four synagogues were transformed in churches, their signs are still present. 

 26 Reviews  GASTRONOMY. During the Fair food plays an important role. Cold pork goods such as cured ham and sausages are served as well as seafood. In the afternoon each "caseta" usually serves stews sich as chick peas with spinach or even meat in tomato sauce and much more... On MONDAY evening the Fair is... 

 41 Reviews  Plaza de América, located in Parque de María Luisa, was also site of the Iberoamerican Exhibition of 1929. Some pavilions were built in the park by Aníbal González: Pabellón Real (Royal Pavilion), inspired in the Gothic style (pic 1). Pabellón de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Pavilion). Today it houses... 

 63 Reviews  The minaret of the old mosque was kept when, in the 16th century, the mosque was demolished to build the cathedral. Later on, an earthquake destroyed its top, replaced by a belfry and topped with a four meters high statue that turns according to the wind. Giralda is a Spanish name to weather vane. 

 5 Reviews and 75 Opinions  Located right in the centre of Santa Cruz is the Hosteria de Laurel offering 21 room all with full... 

 20 Reviews  Seville is now accessible by a modern line connecting to Madrid by AVE. Taking less than 3 hours, it is not cheap, costing around 70€. Vueling flies for almost the same price and gives you extra time to look around, for instance, the old and beautiful train station, now transformed in a shopping... 

 10 Reviews  In Seville, they take Holy Week very seriously. Every day, at different times during the day, there are parades, and here is what usually happens for each parade: Groups of nazarenos in robes with pointed hoods (if you see them, don't freak out, they're not the KKK!) holding candles exit the church... 

 9 Reviews  When we visited Sevilla, there were a few gypsies around the cathedral area. They were typically ladies, and would approach people (mostly tourists, I'd say) and offer them a small bunch of rosemary or other posy, saying that they are lucky, and should have this gift. They would then try and get the... 

 6 Reviews  Giralda is an attraction for itself, in the marvel of the cathedral. It's easy to climb, because it has inclines instead of stairs, and they seem not too steep. That's right. But they are... long. Now imagine the sorrow I felt when, in my way down, we met a Japanese senior couple with him... 

 6 Reviews  there's more to Seville than palm trees and flamenco shows. Take the time to walk around and see where your feet lead you. The picture featured here is of a mosiac in Italica, Santiponce; ruins from the Roman Empire. 

 34 Reviews  I have no idea why narrow streets so fascinate me, I guess it could be because I grew up in a home that had distance between us and the neighbours, so I try to imagine how it would be living and growing up when you could literally put your arm out the window and touch your neighbour across the...