Best Attractions in Seville, Spain

Seville is one of the best tourist destinations in Spain. Many tourists prefer to spend their holiday here. The city offers a great variety of attractions and things to do that are worth visiting. Here is a list with the top must-see attractions that you shouldn’t miss out while being in Seville.

1.      Seville Cathedral

As a monument to Christian glory, Seville's cathedral has few equals, in fact it is still undecided whether it is the largest church in the world when measured against St Peter's in Rome and St Paul's in London. This massive Gothic edifice took more than a century to build, after a group of religious fanatics decided in 1401 to build a church so wonderful that 'those who come after us will take us for madmen'. The cathedral was built on the site of the Almohad mosque, which was demolished to make way for it, leaving no more than the minaret, built in 1198, known as La Giralda, which is today open to tourists to climb.

2.     Alcazar Seville

The site of Seville’s Moorish Alcazar palace has been occupied by the city’s rulers since Roman times, and has been a favored residence of Spanish kings since the middle Ages. The palace was built by the Moors in the 7th century, and has been added to and altered by successive occupants ever since. First to enlarge the building was the infamous al-Mu’tadid of the Abbadids, who reputedly kept a harem of 800 women and decorated the terraces with flowers planted in the skulls of his decapitated enemies.

3.     Santa Cruz

Visitors usually need to visit a tourist office to obtain a detailed map of the winding alleys, gateways and courtyards of this enchanting and fascinating section of Seville, a former Jewish ghetto, where every street corner has a romantic legend attached to it. The balconies and windowsills are all festooned with flowers and the fragrance of jasmine pervades the air in this picturesque corner of the city, which can be reached via the Calle Rodrigo Caro. Some of the sights to look for are the Hospital de los Venerables, which contains Sevillian art works; the beautiful mansions in the Calle Lope de Rueda; the Convent de San Jose which boasts relics of Saint Teresa of Avila; and the Iglesia de Santa Maria la Blanca which features Murillo’s ‘Last Supper’.

4.     Maria Luisa Park

Regarded as one of the loveliest parks in Europe, this half-mile area in southern Seville, near the port, is planted with palms, orange trees, elms and Mediterranean pines. Bright and beautiful flower beds vie for the eye with hidden bowers, ponds and pavilions in this little paradise, which was designed in the 1920s and thus reflects a mix of Art Deco and Mudejar styling. The park was originally part of Seville’s world exposition, which brought a burst of building and rejuvenation during the 1920s, which included the re-direction of the Guadalquivir River and the construction of some opulent buildings, like the stylish Guatemala building off the Paseo de la Palmera.

The mentioned places of interest are only a part of the great variety of attractions in Seville. If you are still hesitating where the best place for your next holiday is, Seville is the answer! There are also lots of beautiful hotels in Seville. You can choose from cheap or luxurious hotels in Seville. They all offer excellent quality of the service that will meet your expectations!