Discover Seville 2 days
Located in southern Spain and the capital of Andalusia, Sevilla is, undoubtedly, the cultural center of the Iberian country, with a historical richness exciting. With a Mediterranean climate it is able to bewitch all who visit, swimming in deep-rooted traditions like the sun, the frills, and tree, Beer, the Spanish guitar or the smell of orange blossoms; and the Guadalquivir, which crosses the city presents us with the opportunity to have wonderful bridges charming and magical sunsets.
- Avenida de la Constitución
- Cathedral and Giralda in Seville
Address: Avda. of the Constitution, 41004 Sevilla
Schedule: Monday to Sunday 8.00 a 14.00 h, and of 16.00 a 19.00 h. It is recommended to go with early entry.
Phone: 902099692 - Reales Alcázares
Address: Patio de Banderas, 41004 Sevilla
Schedule:
01/10 – 31/03: Monday to Sunday, and holidays 9.30 a 17.00 h
01/04 – 30/09: Monday to Sunday, and holidays 9.30 a 19.00 h
Phone: 954502324 - Barrio Santa Cruz
- Water Alley
Address: starts at Plaza Patio de Banderas 3, 41004 Sevilla
Schedule: Recommend book guided tours of Barrio de Santa Cruz in advance to reserve a place. * Address: New Square 1, 41001 Sevilla - Plaza Nueva and Ayuntamiento
Address: New Square 1, 41001 Sevilla
City Hall hours: Monday to Thursday 9.00 a 14.00 and of 16.00 a 18.00 h, Friday of 9.00 a 14.00 h - other closed days
Phone: 955010010 - Calle Sierpes
- Metropol Parasol
Address: Square Encarnacion s / n, 41003 Sevilla
Schedule: Monday to Sunday 9.30 a 22.30 h.
Phone: 606635214 - Antiquarium
Address: Plaza de la Encarnación (37), 41003 Sevilla
Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 a 20.00 h and Sunday 10.00 a 14.00 h.
Phone: 955471580 - street Fair
- Macarena neighborhood
Address: Plaza de la Esperanza Macarena 1-2, 41002 Sevilla
Schedule: Monday to Sunday 9.30 a 14.00 h, and of 17.00 a 21.00 h.
Phone: 954901800 - Hospital of the Five Wounds - Andalusian Parliament
Address: Andalusian Parliament, 41009 Sevilla
Schedule: Monday to Sunday 8.00 a 22.00 h.
Phone: 954595929
We start from the Avenida de la Constitución (1), considered the most important of the historic town, which also has numerous cafes to start the day with a good breakfast. From here we reach the first stop: cathedral and (We recommend get tickets in advance as they usually have enough tails). Seville Cathedral (2), It occupies the space of the old mosque, the only day that today the Patio de los Naranjos and some walls preserved. Gothic, It is the third largest in the world, and in it are historical treasures like the tomb of Christopher Columbus. From inside you access the Giralda (3), from which they are obtained spectacular views of the city.
Once we we left the cathedral in the Plaza de la Virgen de los Reyes, take the exit Plaza de Triomphe and the Patio de Banderas to reach Reales Alcázares (4), of which also we recommend taking early entry. It is an impressive array of palaces gardens that summarize the history of the city, a visit that takes about two hours, so we recommend the Hall of Justice and the Court of Plaster, Palace of Peter I, and finally a walk through the gardens
The next stop is Barrio de Santa Cruz (5), within which is the Real Alcázar, where we recommend visiting the famous Water Alley (6), formerly known as "wall of water" circulating a street attached to the wall of the city and carried inside two tubes leading water, to finish with a stroll through the narrow streets that make up this amazing neighborhood. In this area we will find a lot of bars to take a "top" and enjoy Seville's atmosphere.
Returning to the Plaza de la Constitution, take direction New Square (6) to reach the building City of Seville (6), Renaissance architecture, emphasizing among other curiosities, in the corner that forms the «Arquillo» the Plaza de San Francisco is a stone cross, surrounded by myths and legends, as it was the place dondese prayed for the souls of the condemned by the Inquisition.
From Plaza Nueva walk through the famous Sierpes street (7), one of the most famous shopping streets of Seville, where we can find stores like Apple or Guess, until you reach the next stop: Sevilla Mushrooms, also known as Metropol Parasol (8), located in the Plaza de la Encarnación. It is a curious lookout rising above the rooftops due to higher wood structure of the world. Under the foundations of this curious construction Roman and Arab remains have been integrated into the space through a small museum were discovered, he Antiquarium (9).
We continue on the street Fair (10), where the Market Street Fair, and where we can make a little break to regain strength. After that, We arrive at our ultimate destination: the Macarena district (11). In him is the Basilica of the Macarena and her, the Brotherhood of the Macarena.
A few meters from the Basilica, we will find the old Hospital of the Five Wounds (12), also he is known as Hospital of Blood, current headquarters of the Andalusian Parliament (13). It revolves around 10 courtyards, although at present only eight preserved, and its most characteristic feature is the church located in the central courtyard.
- Maria Luisa Park
Address: Paseo de las Delicias s / n, 41013 Sevilla
Schedule: Monday to Sunday 8.00 a 22.00 h - Spain Square
Address: Avda. Isabella s / n, 41004 Sevilla
Schedule: no predetermined schedule * - San Telmo Palace
Address: C / Woods of the Border, 41004 Sevilla
Schedule: Monday through Friday 9.00 a 19.00 h - other closed days
Phone: 955001010 - General Archive of the Indies
Address: Avda. of the Constitution, 41004 Sevilla
Schedule: Monday to Saturday 9.30 a 17.00 h, and Sunday 10.00 a 14.00 h
Phone: 954500528 - Torre del Oro
Address: Paseo de Cristobal Colon, 41001 Sevilla
Schedule: Monday through Friday 9.30 a 18.45 h, Saturday and Sunday 10.30 a 18.45 h.
We recommend checking ticket price and book early. *
Phone: 954222419 - Naval Museum of Seville
Address: Interior Tower of Gold, Paseo de Cristobal Colon - Royal Cavalry - Plaza de Toros de Sevilla
Address: Paseo de Cristobal Colon 12, 41001 Sevilla
Schedule: See schedule and ticket prices in the provided phone. *
Phone: 954224577 - Museo Taurino
Address: Inside the Plaza de Toros - Triana Bridge
- Barrio de Triana
We begin our second day walking the Maria Luisa Park (1), one of the garden's beloved city. They were donated to the Sevillian by Maria Luisa Fernanda de Borbón in 1914. It is highly recommendable lost in its labyrinthine paths, ponds, fountains and lush vegetation.
This walk will take us to the most impressive square in Seville: Spain Square (2). It contains the names of all the provinces of Spain. It was projected for the Iberoamerican Exhibition 1929 by architect Aníbal González, and currently it holds all the gallantry and romantic halo, that have made it an absolutely unique space, where you can enjoy a boat ride or ideal positions barquillos.
We continue through Avenida El Cid, and gardens of San Telmo, to reach the San Telmo Palace (3), which it was owned by the Tribunal of the Inquisition, seminar school of the University of Mercaderes, Colegio de la Marina, Company headquarters of the railway or the Literary University, to become what we know today as the official seat of the presidency of the Junta de Andalucía.
Returning to the famous avenue of the Constitution, We will reach the General Archive of the Indies (4), building reminiscent of its glorious past as a gateway to trade with India. It is a style building Renaissance Herreriano seated on a podium square, with two floors and a large central courtyard square, combining red brick and stone elements.
Leaving the street towards the street Santander is the next destination, La Torre del Oro (5), but before reaching, It is the perfect area to regain strength. Located on the left bank of the river Guadalquivir and height 36 meters, It was declared historical-artistic monument in 1931, and houses the Naval Museum of Seville(6).
After that, we will take the ride of Christopher Columbus to the right, to reach the Royal Cavalry, Y Plaza de Toros de Sevilla (7). It is Baroque and was built in the seventeenth century. He Museo Taurino (8) It is located inside the building that was opened in 1989. In 2008 the princes Felipe de Borbon Y Leticia Ortiz inaugurated new rooms, where they are also, paintings of the XVIII, XIX and XX, bullfighting, bullfighting costumes, bronzes, tiles and sculptures.
Our last stop is the famous Barrio de Triana (10). A spectacular area for walking and very famous for its numerous tapas bars. To reach the cross by the Triana Bridge (9), until you reach the Plaza de Altozano. The sunset from any of its streets is an essential part of any visit to Seville.