Seville is the capital city of Andalusia, located in the south part of Spain- is one of the largest cities in Spain. Seville is bursting with antique unique charm. Seville is a popular tourist destination for its culture, traditions, monuments and artistic heritage.
There has been a legend for many years that Seville was found by Hercules, some say that the Seville area was found during the relations with Tharsis.
Seville has a lot of attraction you shouldn’t miss, but here are some of the top attractions.
Reales Alcázares Palace- this is an amazing palace built by the Christian kings of Castile. Also is the oldest palace in Europe. There is not just a one palace, there are few , so make sure you have enough time to visit each one of them.
Cathedral and La Giralda- this may be one of the most amazing Cathedrals, also is the third largest in the world. It is a Gothic Cathedral with elements of Arab style.
Plaza de España -Square of Spain, there is no doubt that this is the top attractions in Seville. It is a huge and amazing square decorated with fountains, bridges, baroque arcades, monuments.
Giralda is a bell tower of the Seville Cathedral, it is the most emblematic monument in Seville.
Seville is most famous for its tapas, oranges and flamenco. You can’t visit Seville and miss a flamenco show. Be sure to try the espinacas con garbanzos (spinach with chickpeas) or patatas a la importancia – friends potatoes stuffed with ham and cheese.
Along with the nearby cities of Jerez, Seville is a perfect place to see flamenco in the land of its genesis. Numerous bars in Seville host flamenco on a regular basis and while the music and dancing in these places can be hit or miss, entry is free as long as you buy a drink.
Be a traveler, not a tourist. Try new things, look beyond what’s in front of you, meet to new people and have fun. Seville is a great city where you can start another adventure. Travel with no regrets.
