Seville, the capital of the Spanish community of Andalusia, is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Its architecture is a reflection of its tumultuous history with long spells of occupation by the Romans and later the Moors.
In the 16th century, after the Reconquista by the Christians the city reached its Golden Age thanks to a monopoly on trade with the New World. Many of the city’s magnificent landmarks such as the Cathedral, the Royal Alcazar and Golden Tower were built earlier, in the 13th and 14th centuries.
Seville, the capital of the Spanish community of Andalusia, is one of the oldest cities in Europe. Its architecture is a reflection of its tumultuous history with long spells of occupation by the Romans and later the Moors.
In the 16th century, after the Reconquista by the Christians the city reached its Golden Age thanks to a monopoly on trade with the New World. Many of the city’s magnificent landmarks such as the Cathedral, the Royal Alcazar and Golden Tower were built earlier, in the 13th and 14th centuries.
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Royal AlcazarReal Alcazar
Real Alcazar is the Royal Palace of Seville, a magnificent complex of patios and halls in…
CathedralCatedral de Sevilla
The Cathedral of Sevilla is one of the largest and most impressive churches in the world….
Maria Luisa ParkParque de Maria Luisa
The Maria Luisa Park was created in the late nineteenth century. The leafy park gives Sevillians…
Golden TowerTorre del Oro
The Torre del Oro (Tower of Gold) is a historic watchtower that was built in the…
GiraldaLa Giralda
La Giralda, the bell tower of the Cathedral, is the most famous landmark in Seville. The…
Plaza de EspañaSpanish Square
The Plaza de España is a majestic architectural complex built as the central office for the…
Alamillo BridgePuente del Alamillo
The most striking of the modern bridges that were built over the old course of the…
Plaza Virgen de los ReyesVirgin of the Kings Square
The Plaza de Virgen de los Reyes is a historic square in Seville, dominated by the…
Casa de PilatosRoyal Ducal House of Medinaceli / House of Pilate
The magnificent Casa de Pilatos, officially known as the Royal Ducal House of Medinaceli, is one…
Plaza de Toros de la MaestranzaPlaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería
The historic bullring of Seville was built in the eighteenth century. The arena, which has a…
Royal Tobacco FactoryReal Fábrica de Tabacos
The enormous complex currently home to the University of Seville was long the only tobacco factory…
MurallasSeville City Walls
Sevilla was long encircled by a defensive wall built to protect the city from possible invasions….
San Telmo PalacePalacio de San Telmo
The Palacio de San Telmo, constructed in the seventeenth century as a school for navigators, is…
Metropol ParasolMetropol Parasol de la Encarnación
Seville is best known for its historic landmarks that date back to its heyday in the…
Museum of Fine ArtsMuseo de Belles Artes de Sevilla
The Museum of Fine Arts in Sevilla is one of the finest art museums in Spain….
Parliament of AndalusiaParlamento de Andalucía
The Parliament of Andalusia is seated in a large sixteenth century complex. Originally built as a…
City HallAyuntamiento
The City Hall of Sevilla or Ayuntamiento is located between the Plaza de San Francisco and…