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Start your day in Seville by strolling around the fancy Alcazar Gardens, a natural wonderland filled with hedge mazes and secret gardens. Next, get your medieval on at La Giralda, the 105-metre-tall bell tower for the Cathedral of Seville. Lastly, slap on your best threads and end your evening with a show at the legendary Teatro Lope de Vega. The wonder of Seville is that it takes the best of the city’s influences – African and European alike – and mixes them together in a sexy blend that, once you’ve tasted it, you can’t get enough of.

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Seville History

• Seville Cathedral – Marvel at the bell tower that dates back to 1198.
• Maestranza Bullring – This 18th-century building has a magnificent baroque front and is definitely a must-see landmark in Seville.
• Real Alcazar – This current luxurious royal palace and Unesco World Heritage Site was built as a Moorish fort.
• Hospital de los Venerables Church – Located in the Jewish Quarter, this building dates back to 1689 and has a stunning painted ceiling and tiled floors. Once a hospital, it is full of history.
• Tore del Oro – A 13th-century tower that stands by the Guadalquivir River and was built to guard the city’s ports.

Seville Art & Culture

• Fine Art Museum – See the collections of some of Spain’s most famous painters at Plaza del Museo.
• Archaeological Museum – View the Roman artefacts in this museum on Plaza de América.
• Museo Catedralicio – The cathedral museum houses a collection of sacred relics and gold.
• Contemporary Art Museum – If you are tired of history and want something more modern, then this is the place.
• Bullfighting Museum – See a bullfighting cape painted by Picasso himself.

Seville Shopping

• El Corte Inglés– This famous Spanish department store on Paseo Colón stocks everything you could possibly need.
• Shopping District – Two parallel streets, Sierpes and Tetuan, are the main retail hubs in Seville.
• Avenida Constitución – Shop and dine in one place on this tree-lined street.
• Barrio Santa Cruz– The place to go for all your touristy souvenirs. Bullfighting statues, anyone?
• Triana – In Seville’s gypsy quarter, you can watch local craftsmen at work and take home lovely ceramics.

Gay & Lesbian Seville

• Gay Pride – Seville’s annual Gay Pride Festival takes place every June 28.
• El Hombre y el Oso – This gay bar on Amor de Dios is one of Seville’s oldest.
• Isbiliyya – On Paseo Cristóbal Colón, this is the place for a lively night out.
• Hotel Rey Alfonso X – An affordable, gay-friendly hotel in downtown Seville.
• Alameda de Hércules – A popular gay hangout area, as all establishments are welcoming.

Sevilie Events

Enjoy a puppet show at the Seville International Puppet Festival in May. The program features both kid- and adult-friendly puppetry.

The Seville Circus rolls around every June and entertains audiences with goofy clowns, cool contortionists and plenty of other fun and games.

The Velá de Santa Ana Festival in July transforms quiet, balmy evenings into rockin’ party nights with concerts, alcohol, dance comps, alcohol, sports events, alcohol and a slightly strange but very popular plank-walking tournament. Salud!

August welcomes the Festival de las Naciones, a fiesta that celebrates world cultures.

Visit the Sevilla feSt in October for dance, music and circus performances across various city venues. Nearly all of the events are free!

When To Go

Seville experiences some of the hottest (and wildest) summers in Europe, with temps often topping 35°C (95°F).

Rainfall peaks in November and December, so pack an umbrella if you’re around during those months.

Even in the depths of winter, temperatures can reach up to 21°C (70°F).

Getting Around

Grab a Sevilla Card if you want to get a lot of exploration under your belt and cheaper fares. You can buy one for 24 hours, 48 hours, 72 hours or 120 hours.

The Seville Metro is cheap, reliable and convenient, and the best way to move around the city centre.

Seville’s high-speed AVE train service is perfect for longer trips (including out of the city), but can be a little pricey.

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