Top Things To Do And See In Seville Spain

Seville, famous for its flamenco dancing and architectural designs, is the largest city in Southern Spain. It was said to have been built by Hercules himself and its fascinating history makes it one of Spain’s most intriguing places to visit. With a smorgasbord of sights and activities, this city will never leave visitors stuck for choice.

Fancy a trip to Seville? Highlights of our four-day Mini Trip to Seville include a tour of the city’s sights before visiting nearby Cadiz and Jerez.

1. Catedral de Sevilla

Cathedral, Mosque

Carriage rides offered outside Seville Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies building, UNESCO, Seville, Andalusia, Spain

Built between 1402 and 1517, Seville Cathedral is one of the largest in the world. It stands at an enormous 126 meters long and 83 meters wide with a ceiling height of 37 meters. The classical exterior draws visitors into an equally impressive interior. For example, the main alter piece, built between 1482 and 1564 by Pierre Dancart, consists of 36 gilded panels, gently glimmering through the space. Globe-trotters can also pay their own homage to one of the world’s greatest travelers – the cathedral holds the sarcophagus of Christopher Columbus. A definite must-see.

2. Maria Luisa Park

Botanical Garden, Museum, Park

Maria Luisa Park acted as the site of the Ibero-American Exhibition in 1929. Filled with orange trees, palm trees and flower beds, it is the perfect place to unwind. With a number of colorfully tiled benches and fountains erected in a Moorish style, this park brings a touch of the exotic to the city. It is surrounded by a number of historic sites and wonderful architectural buildings which allows visitors to indirectly appreciate the beauty of Seville. Apart from walking, there are a number of ways to travel around the park, including boat, bike or the more romantic horse and carriage.

3. Mercado de Triana

Market

Triana Market is a wonderful way to escape the busy tourist areas of Seville and find oneself face to face with the locals. Found in Triana, locally known as the ‘Independent Republic of Triana’ due to its strong personal identity, this indoor market is an opportunity to do something a little different. Granted, this market only sells food, but the buzzing atmosphere created here is definitely something to be experienced. This district is celebrated for its ceramic tiles, usually made from the mud of the riverbank and used in the vendor’s signs.

Universidad de Sevilla (Real Fabrica de Tabacos)

Seville University dates back to the 16th century and is one of the oldest universities in the Spanish-speaking world. Today it has a number of different campuses spread out across the city. The university is completely free to enter which makes a trip there all the better. A worth-while visit would be to the university’s most famous campus, the Royal Tobacco Factory. Used as a tobacco factory until the 1950’s this building is an impressive one. Built in the 18th century, it was at this time the largest factory in the world, taking 42 years to build and comes complete with a moat and drawbridges as well as a prison originally used for protesting workers.