Seville is an incredibly beautiful city in the Spanish region of Andalusia that boasts an incredible amount of architectural gems, stunning attractions and things to see and do. A romantic and charming place, steeped in history and culture and photogenic spots around every corner, it is an ideal holiday destination. Once you find a perfect vacation in Seville, you'll find endless reasons to fall in love with the city. However, we have been listing just ten of them and here are the final entries into this selection...
7. Seville Cathedral
Seville's incredible cathedral, Santa Maria de la Sede, is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built from 1401 to 1506, it is ornate, massive and utterly glorious and awe-inspiring. It is said that when the plans for the building, the aim of those involved was to “build a church so beautiful and so magnificent that those who see it finished will think we are mad”.
7. Seville Cathedral
Seville's incredible cathedral, Santa Maria de la Sede, is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built from 1401 to 1506, it is ornate, massive and utterly glorious and awe-inspiring. It is said that when the plans for the building, the aim of those involved was to “build a church so beautiful and so magnificent that those who see it finished will think we are mad”.
8. Giralda Bell Tower
While in the area of the cathedral, be sure to pop over to the Giralda Bell Tower. Accessible from the far right corner to the entrance of the cathedral, one climbs up thirty-four steps, reaches the top and takes in the most stunning views over Seville. When exploring the city, it is a must-see attraction as it offers one of the most amazing and panoramic views over it in its entirety.
9. Torre del Oro
Speaking of wonderful views, the Torre del Oro, a dodecagonal military watchtower along the Guadalquivir river, affords a charming view of the city and is also a distinctive part of the scene in its own right. One of the most photographed monuments in Seville, it is an excellent architectural gem.
While in the area of the cathedral, be sure to pop over to the Giralda Bell Tower. Accessible from the far right corner to the entrance of the cathedral, one climbs up thirty-four steps, reaches the top and takes in the most stunning views over Seville. When exploring the city, it is a must-see attraction as it offers one of the most amazing and panoramic views over it in its entirety.
9. Torre del Oro
Speaking of wonderful views, the Torre del Oro, a dodecagonal military watchtower along the Guadalquivir river, affords a charming view of the city and is also a distinctive part of the scene in its own right. One of the most photographed monuments in Seville, it is an excellent architectural gem.
10. Casa de Pilatos
Seville's Casa de Pilatos is a well-loved 16th century Seville civil palace. Well-preserved and charming, it is a blend of Renaissance, Mudejar and Baroque styles and boasts a beautiful interior, fine collection of classical and marble sculptures and pretty garden. An excellent spot to wander peacefully.
Of course, these ten attractions are merely a jumping off point. There are endless things to see and do, places to eat and shop, and reasons to visit Seville. Read back over the series for the full list of our ten picks and then get planning a trip to discover even more wonderful attractions in Seville.
Seville's Casa de Pilatos is a well-loved 16th century Seville civil palace. Well-preserved and charming, it is a blend of Renaissance, Mudejar and Baroque styles and boasts a beautiful interior, fine collection of classical and marble sculptures and pretty garden. An excellent spot to wander peacefully.
Of course, these ten attractions are merely a jumping off point. There are endless things to see and do, places to eat and shop, and reasons to visit Seville. Read back over the series for the full list of our ten picks and then get planning a trip to discover even more wonderful attractions in Seville.
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picture 3: Elisa.rolle / CC BY-SA 3.0