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Tourist Places To Visit In Seville

Planning A Trip To Seville? Here's our list of top tourist places to visit in Seville

Seville is the gem of Andalusia that mesmerizes visitors from all over the world with its incredible heritage structures, boutique shopping districts, old-world charm neighbourhoods and vibrant museums. The city has influences from distinct cultures including Roman, Muslim and Catholic all intertwined giving the city monuments like the Seville Cathedral, Real Alcazar, Parque de Maria Luisa and Plaza de Espana, to name a few. The Museum of Fine Arts is one of the most prominent galleries in the country and many would say in Europe. Seville continues to offer something novel and stimulating to visitors on every visit, here are its tourist places.

Seville Cathedral

Seville Cathedral:  Tourist Places To Visit In Seville
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In addition to being a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Seville Cathedral is also one of the best places to visit in the city. The structure was formed between 1402 and 1506 on the site where the city’s main mosque once stood. The cathedral stands as a shining example of the Moorish architecture which characterized a lot of structures during that time period. It is a joy to explore for design and history lovers.

Real Alcazar

Real Alcazar:  Tourist Places To Visit In Seville
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Home to the royal family, this grand, palatial complex is another one of the best tourist places in the city. This UNESCO – listed site was first constructed back in the 10th century by the Moorish monarchs offering rooms with embellished decorations and engravings in Arabic calligraphy. The special artisanal gardens surrounding the palace are also delightful to walk around and explore.

Parque de Maria Luisa and Plaza de Espana

Parque de Maria Luisa and Plaza de Espana:  Tourist Places To Visit In Seville
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The sheer scale of the Plaza De Espana and the surrounding Maria Luisa Park is incredible to behold. The plaza is a massive 50,000 square meter in size, bordered by galleries created in a Renaissance Neo-Moorish-style. There is a stunning fountain at the heart of the garden and there are gorgeous Orange and Palm trees scattered all over. This is a great place to spend the day enjoying a picnic.

Barrio Santa Cruz

Barrio Santa Cruz:  Tourist Places To Visit In Seville
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Historically a part of the Jewish quarter, this is one of the most hip and popular neighbourhoods in the city. Its standout features include a maze of cobblestone lanes, crystal white homes with beautiful courtyards, and charming piazzas with open-air espresso bars. It is a fantastic way to spend the day shopping, enjoying a cup of coffee and spending time with family and friends.

Museum of Fine Arts

Museum of Fine Arts:  Tourist Places To Visit In Seville
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One of the most popular places to visit in the city, especially for art lovers is the Museo de Bellas Artes. Holding arguably the finest collection of artwork in the country, after the Prado gallery in Madrid, this gallery includes works from notable Spanish artists like Pacheco, Velázquez, El Greco and Alonso Cano. Visitors passionate about paintings and sculptures can get lost in this hypnotic structure.

Iglesia Colegial Del Salvador

Iglesia Colegial Del Salvador:  Tourist Places To Visit In Seville
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A gorgeous Baroque-style cathedral, it is located a short walk away from the Seville Cathedral. The most remarkable structures inside include that of Jesus of the Passion by Juan Martinez Montanez and Sacred Christ of Love by Juan de Mesa. It is one of the most spectacular places to visit in the city.

Barrio De Triana

Barrio De Triana:  Tourist Places To Visit In Seville
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Another gorgeous little neighbourhood, Triana is an extremely popular place for visitors owing to its narrow cobbled streets, colourful ceramic tiles and old world charms. The area is also home to a number of charming cafes, hotels and shopping districts.

Archaeological Museum of Seville

Archaeological Museum of Seville:  Tourist Places To Visit In Seville
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Parque de María Luisa or the Archaeological Museum of Seville is made up of a Neo-Renaissance rotunda initially made for the Latin American Expo of 1929. The museum is one of the best places to visit for historians and architecture lovers. The collection spans from the Palaeolithic Period; proceeding with the Phoenician, Greek, and Roman ancient times; and concludes with Moorish and Mudéjar objects from the Middle Ages.

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