Due to its rich history, Seville has preserved many historical and architectural monuments: Moorish mosques and Catholic churches, ancient quarters and Moorish towers. Here you can find photos and descriptions of places of interest in Seville, Spain.
Top 15 attractions in Seville
According to legend, the city was founded by Hercules, then the whole of Andalusia was a colony of the Roman Empire. And later Muslims came here, and from the 8th to the 15th century Islamic civilization reigned here. And in the 17th century Seville became the main port of Spain.
Plaza de España
This is probably the most beautiful place in Seville. Spain Square was built in the neo-Moorish style in the thirties, on the eve of the exhibition. It has a semi-circular shape, in the center of which a large fountain is built.
The square itself and the surrounding buildings have a decoration of extraordinary beauty, combining Moorish style and art deco.
Today it is home to the Seville City Hall and several museums, where you can learn a lot about Spain and the city.
The Alcázar of Seville
It was originally a Moorish fort on whose ruins in the mid-14th century King Pedro I of Castile began to build a palace for himself, his family and his servants. Then for seven centuries the Alcázar of Seville was the residence of the Spanish kings.
This palace – the best example of the then architecture, it melded together the sophistication of Moorish patterns, the mystique of the Gothic and the power of Spanish fortresses. The ceilings, floors and walls in the halls are true works of art.
Santa Cruz neighborhood
Not far from the Alcázar is Seville’s picturesque historic quarter, which is simply adored by tourists. Once considered a Jewish neighborhood, Santa Cruz is now home to some of the city’s most famous landmarks.
In Santa Cruz you will see many Christian churches converted from synagogues in the 15th century, beautiful patio courtyards, small squares with fountains and elegant benches, magnificent Baroque buildings, lots of flowers and other beauty.
Trian Quarter
And this block used to be home to gypsies. And it was here that the famous Andalusian flamenco dance originated. In Triana even today there is a lot of noise, there are still many gypsy houses built in various ways, and you can meet representatives of the local bohemia.
In the Triana quarter is the Carthusian Monastery, which was built in the 14th century and has recently been beautifully restored. Here you can visit the Andalusian Center for Contemporary Art, where works by artists from Spain and around the world are exhibited.
Museum of Fine Arts
This museum is located in the ancient monastery, which began to be built in the 13th century, and later rebuilt several times. The museum has a huge collection of Baroque paintings and sculptures collected from monasteries in the area.
Here you can see the paintings of world famous painters: Murillo, Velazquez, Lucas Valdes, Lucas Cranach the Elder, El Greco and others. The art of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque, Romanticism and Realism is widely represented. There are 14 halls in total.
Seville Cathedral
This cathedral is a landmark of Seville and all of Spain. It is the largest Catholic church built in the Gothic style in Europe. The cathedral was built in the 15th-16th centuries on the site of the destroyed mosque after the Reconquista.
Next to it stands the bell tower or Giralda Tower, which used to be a minaret. The Cathedral of Seville contains many paintings, including. works by Murillo, Velázquez and Goya. It is claimed that this is where the ashes of the great Columbus are buried.
Giralda Tower
In Seville the symbol of Seville, the four-sided tower or Giralda bell tower (Vluguer), which rises almost 100 meters, is a must-see. It was a minaret during the Mauritanian period in the 12th century and became a bell tower in the 13th century.
At the top of the tower stands a huge bronze statue of a woman. This is the Giralda, which serves as the weather vane. According to legend, Don Juan once proposed to her. And from the observation deck of the tower there is a magnificent view of the whole of Seville.
Plaza de Tores
It is the oldest and most beautiful arena in Seville and all of Spain, which was built in the 17th-19th centuries for over a century and holds almost 15,000 spectators. The arena is the property of the Order of the Toreadors of Seville.
Many great bullfighters were born in this city and made it famous. And bullfighting, is still very popular among Spaniards, although many animal protection societies are trying to ban it.
Isabella II Bridge
It is one of the largest and most beautiful stone bridges in Seville, built in the mid-19th century, a must on the tourist itinerary of travelers. It connects the city center and Trianna. Walking across this bridge, listed as a cultural heritage of Spain, you can see the beauty of the city.
It bears the name of the Spanish Queen Isabella II, but in reality, the people of Seville just call it the Bridge of Trian. Tourists follow it to the Triana quarter to breathe in the spirit of southern Spain: gypsies, flamenco, street music, etc.
Olympic Stadium
This stadium in Seville is the third largest in Spain. It was built in 1999, can accommodate nearly 60,000 spectators and has a multifunctional arena, so it is possible to hold sports competitions, concerts and public events.
The stadium has already hosted the UEFA Cup, the King’s Cup and other important sporting events. And the tragedy of the stadium is that it was built to host the Olympics, which Spain did not get in the end.
Golden Tower
It’s a must-see attraction in Seville, because it’s a must-see. is one of the symbols of the city. The Golden Tower was built in the 13th century during the time of Mauritania. It is beautifully preserved and has gathered many legends around it.
The Golden Tower is located near Seville’s harbor and in the old days local fishermen used to tie their boats to it. The Spanish once used it as a prison, but today the tower houses several floors of the Maritime Museum.
Maria Louise Park
This is Seville’s main park, located on the banks of the river. It appeared in the early 20th century, thanks to the work of French landscapers during the construction of the Spanish Square. The land for this park was donated to the city by the Infanta Maria Luisa.
Today, the park houses the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Folk Arts and Crafts. There are many trees and magnificent flowers, the park is decorated with beautiful fountains and benches made in the exquisite Moorish style.
Murillo Gardens
These gardens once belonged to the King of Spain and are adjacent to the Royal Castle of Seville. Today it is a city park, named after the Spanish painter of the “golden age” Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, can be visited by tourists and city residents.
The best craftsmen worked on the landscape of the garden at the beginning of the last century. They decorated it with sculptures, fountains, elaborate arbors and benches. Next to the gardens is Seville’s famous Santa Cruz or Holy Cross neighborhood.
Magic Island Park
It’s a great place for a vacation with kids, located in the center of Seville on a river island. This park is considered to be the largest urban theme park in Europe, where you will see gardens, ponds, fountains and many interesting attractions.
The park was built in the late 20th century and immediately became a favorite destination for Seville residents and tourists from all over the world. Here you can ride a roller coaster and different merry-go-rounds, see puppet shows, 3D movies, etc.
Everything here is dedicated to the idea of recreating Seville during the Middle Ages, rightly considered its “golden age”: a time of great discoveries, incredible adventures and the search for overseas treasures.
Seville Fair
The fair is held annually in Seville in April. It begins at midnight on Sunday, lasts for six days, and ends the following Sunday. When it opens, you can see a parade of riders and wagons accompanied by Seville residents.
The fair was first held in the mid-19th century. During it, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m., the entire square is decorated with decorative tents belonging to noble Sevillean families, different communities, political parties, etc. In each of these tents you can see people dancing and walking until morning, taste traditional Seville cuisine and drink the local sherry.
It’s a great place to entertain tourists from all over the world.
Video overview of the sights of Seville
Seville is the capital of Spanish Andalusia, one of the world famous resorts. This is where flamenco and bullfighting were born. Andalusia has preserved the true spirit of Spain and carefully preserved traditions.
Seville sights on the map
If you happen to visit the Spanish Seville, then you will certainly get all the joys of beach and sightseeing tourism, meet the warm people of the city, taste the national cuisine and surely will be satisfied with the time spent resting.
