Palace · UNESCO
Real Alcazar of Seville
Seville, Spain
A royal palace of Moorish-style courtyards, tiles and gardens, still used by the Spanish monarchy.
Ruins · Spain · Andalusia
Italica
Roman ruins just outside Seville, with a large amphitheatre and mosaics.
about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Italica matters
Italica was a Roman city and the birthplace of two emperors, Trajan and Hadrian. It lies a short drive from Seville, and visitors can walk among the stone streets and mosaic floors. Its amphitheatre could seat a great crowd. It is quiet, surprisingly empty and good for a morning outside the city.
Talking points
- The Roman emperors Trajan and Hadrian are linked to this city.
- The amphitheatre was one of the larger ones in the Roman world.
- It is usually very quiet compared with sights in the city.
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