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Seville
Seville, the sun-drenched capital of Andalusia, blends Moorish palaces, a soaring Gothic cathedral, and orange-tree-lined plazas with the tapas-and-flamenco rhythm of daily life along the Guadalquivir River. It's a city built for wandering on foot, where centuries of Islamic, Christian, and Jewish heritage sit side by side in a compact, walkable old town.
Top attractions
attraction Alamillo Park: Seville Travel Guide (4.6★)
Alamillo Park (Parque del Alamillo) in Seville is a sprawling green space on the west bank of the Guadalquivir, split into two halves by the old riverbed. 4.6★ (11,029 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Catedral de Sevilla: Seville Travel Guide
Seville's Catedral is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, built atop the old Almohad mosque, and it's worth a full morning: climb the Giralda for rooftop-and-city views, then find Columbus's tomb held aloft by four bronze kings.
attraction La Giralda: Seville Travel Guide
La Giralda is the bell tower of Seville Cathedral, rising over the Casco Antiguo at Av. de la Constitución, s/n.
attraction Palacio de las Dueñas: Seville Travel Guide (4.4★)
Palacio de las Dueñas is a privately owned 15th-century palace in Seville's Casco Antiguo, still part-occupied by the Alba family, open daily 10am to 7pm. 4.4★ (11,644 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction Plaza de España: Seville Travel Guide
Plaza de España sits inside María Luisa Park, a 15-20 minute walk from the cathedral or a short hop on bus C1/C2 or the tram to Prado de San Sebastián.
attraction Royal Alcázar of Seville: Travel Guide
The Royal Alcázar of Seville is a still-functioning royal palace in the Casco Antiguo, prized for its Mudéjar palace rooms, tiled courtyards, and sprawling gardens — plan 2.5–3 hours and book timed-entry tickets online well in advance, since it regularly sells out.
Hidden gems
hidden gem Las Cruces: Seville Travel Guide
Las Cruces is a small, open-air square at Calle Cruces 10 in Seville's Barrio Santa Cruz (Casco Antiguo), named for its stone columns topped with wrought-iron crosses.
hidden gem Mercado de la Encarnación: Seville Travel Guide (4.3★)
Mercado de la Encarnación is the covered food market for produce, meat and seafood at street level beneath the Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) in Seville's Casco Antiguo. 4.3★ (2,689 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
hidden gem Parque de María Luisa: Seville Travel Guide (4.8★)
Parque de María Luisa is Seville's grand 19th-century park just south of the city centre, best explored on foot or by rented bike in the early morning. 4.8★ (42,231 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Seville
How do I get to Seville?
Most travellers fly into Seville Airport (SVQ), about 10km from the city centre, or arrive by high-speed AVE train into Santa Justa station on the Madrid–Seville line, with journeys from Madrid taking roughly 2.5 hours. From the airport, taxis and buses run into the centre, while Santa Justa station sits within easy reach of downtown by taxi, bus, or a walk.
How many days should I spend in Seville?
Plan on ~2-3 days to cover the cathedral, Real Alcázar, and Santa Cruz quarter at an easy pace, or extend to ~4-5 days to add day trips into the surrounding Andalusian countryside.
What is Seville known for?
Seville, the sun-drenched capital of Andalusia, blends Moorish palaces, a soaring Gothic cathedral, and orange-tree-lined plazas with the tapas-and-flamenco rhythm of daily life along the Guadalquivir River. It's a city built for wandering on foot, where centuries of Islamic, Christian, and Jewish heritage sit side by side in a compact, walkable old town.