5 Beautiful Tourist Places To See In Seville

Seville (Sevilla in Spanish) is the capital of Spain’s Andalusia region. It is famous for its rich heritage, delicious food, and magnificent buildings. Its vibrant outdoor plazas, fabulous nightlife, and interesting museums are just some of the wonderful places to see in Seville.

Located on the Guadalquivir River, Seville has existed as a seaport since Roman times. However, this European city reached its peak under the Muslim Moorish rulers. Full of both Moorish as well as Catholic monuments, an iconic bullring, here are some places to see in Seville:

# Real Alcázar

This beautiful Moorish palace is still in use by the Spanish royal family. Built in the 14th century in the Mudéjar style, it was once the site of Almohad palace. The palace is filled with beautiful courtyards, lush gardens, and carved ceilings. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was featured in Game of Thrones as the Water Gardens in Dorne.

# Plaza de España

The Plaza de España was built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition. Covering 50,000 square meters, it is located within Maria Luisa Park. Its coloured ceramics (azulejos) and 48 tiled alcoves each represent a different province of Spain. The semi-circular plaza is bordered by a canal and is filled with busts of important national figures. It was used in Star Wars Episode II – Attack of the Clones as the planet Naboo, and in Lawrence of Arabia, among other films.

# Seville Cathedral and Giralda

This enormous cathedral was built between 1402 and 1517. It is one of the largest cathedrals in the world and has 80 chapels, impressive interiors, and historic relics. However, it is best known for housing the tomb of Christopher Columbus. It was built over a former Moorish mosque, and its minaret, the Giralda and the bell-tower, still remains. You can climb up its 34 ramps to see breathtaking views of Seville.

# Metropol Parasol

Known as the ‘Mushrooms of the Incarnation’, the Metropol Parasol was built between 2005 and 2011. Standing at 26 meters tall in the Plaza de la Encarnación, it is the largest wooden structure in the world. It is also a museum housing Roman remains.

# Archaeological Museum

Originally built part of the 1929 Ibero-American exhibition, Seville’s Archaeological Museum collects important artefacts from archaeological sites around the city. It is full of precious artefacts from the Phoenicians, Romans, Tartesians. Don’t miss the Treasure of El Carombolo that dates back the 6th century, and the statue of Venus de Itálica. You can also visit the nearby Museum of Arts and Traditions.