Spain · City Guide
Seville
Seville is Andalusia's greatest city and one of the most beautiful and passionate destinations in all of Spain, combining the extraordinary Alcázar, the magnificent Gothic Cathedral with Columbus's tomb, the atmospheric Santa Cruz neighbourhood, the world's finest flamenco culture and a food and nightlife scene of extraordinary vitality. From the Giralda tower and the Barrio de Santa Cruz to the tapas bars of the Alfalfa, Seville is utterly captivating.
Elect's take
"Seville is the Spanish city that I find most emotionally affecting. The combination of the Alcázar, the cathedral, the flamenco, the food and the sheer beauty of the city creates an experience that is genuinely overwhelming in the best possible sense."
The Alcázar of Seville is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mudéjar architecture of extraordinary intricacy. The Cathedral of Seville is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and contains the tomb of Christopher Columbus. The Giralda, the former minaret serving as the cathedral's bell tower, provides magnificent views. The Barrio de Santa Cruz is a labyrinth of orange tree-filled plazas and whitewashed lanes. Seville's flamenco culture is the most authentic and powerful in Andalusia.
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Real Alcázar
One of the world's most beautiful palaces with extraordinary Mudéjar architecture and gardens.
Seville Cathedral
The world's largest Gothic cathedral housing the tomb of Christopher Columbus.
Flamenco
Seville is the spiritual home of the world's most passionate performing art.
Barrio de Santa Cruz
The former Jewish Quarter of orange tree plazas and labyrinthine whitewashed lanes.
Seville Tapas
An outstanding tapas culture in the bars around the Alfalfa and Triana neighbourhood.
Semana Santa & Feria
Two of the world's most spectacular festivals in Holy Week and April.
