Palace · UNESCO
Real Alcazar of Seville
Seville, Spain
A royal palace of Moorish-style courtyards, tiles and gardens, still used by the Spanish monarchy.
City · Spain · Andalusia
Seville
Andalusia's capital: orange-tree streets, a Moorish palace, a vast cathedral and the birthplace of much of flamenco culture.
about 5 h
For storytellers
Why Seville matters
Seville is Spain at its most romantic. Orange trees line the streets, the scent of blossom drifts through the old town in spring, and around every corner there is a tiled courtyard, a bar full of ham, or a guitar tuning up. The cathedral and the Alcazar show how Islamic and Christian rulers each left their mark. Come in spring for the festivals, or in the cooler hours of summer evenings, and walk slowly.
Talking points
- The Alcazar palace and cathedral are both on the UNESCO list.
- Orange trees line many streets; the fruit is bitter and mostly used for marmalade.
- Seville is one of the great homes of flamenco, especially in the Triana district.
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What to see in Seville
Church, mosque or temple · UNESCO
Seville Cathedral and Giralda
Seville, Spain
One of the world's largest Gothic cathedrals, with a former minaret as its bell tower.
Square
Plaza de Espana, Seville
Seville, Spain
A semicircular brick-and-tile palace and canal built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.
Neighbourhood
Barrio de Santa Cruz
Seville, Spain
The old Jewish quarter, a maze of whitewashed lanes, orange trees and small squares.
Viewpoint
Metropol Parasol
Seville, Spain
A giant wooden waffle-like structure with a rooftop walkway and views over the old town.
Neighbourhood
Triana
Seville, Spain
A riverside neighbourhood famous for flamenco, ceramics and its sailors and potters.
Ruins
Italica
Seville, Spain
Roman ruins just outside Seville, with a large amphitheatre and mosaics.
Park
Maria Luisa Park
Seville, Spain
A leafy park of fountains, pavilions and shady paths on the edge of the old town.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.