Seville, A Fascinating City

Dear friends, we hold international promotional and exhibition events in the tourism markets of Germany, China, Japan, South Korea and Morocco. We look forward to our cooperation. As a tourist city, Seville of Spain has the largest history and art center in Europe, where you can visit more than one hundred scenic spots, enjoy tasty food and a pleasant climate throughout the year when you walk down the street. Local residents are friendly and living a happy life, so people in Seville have the longest life expectancy around the world.

I'd like to invite you to read this article, via which you can understand why Seville receives nearly 4 million tourists and about 9 million residential tourists every year.

Source: Tourism Board of the City of Seville

Seville is a fascinating city full of joy. Seville, a city with a history of nearly 3,000 years, makes tourists fall in love with the local lifestyle. The residents are hospitable and like sharing every moment in their life. On its beautiful streets, you will be amazed by the unique spirit of the city. History leaves its marks everywhere, for the city once had a wealth of civilization which left traces that people of Seville will never forget.

Over the years, the city has accumulated a colorful array of cultural, architectural and artistic heritage. You can start a retracing journey in the streets and museums of Seville, learn about Seville's traditional culture and enjoy the unique cuisines.

Source: Tourism Board of the City of Seville

Source: Tourism Board of the City of Seville

Seville's tourist attractions are outstanding, thanks to its historical sites, culture and food. Seville is a unique part of the world where you will have unforgettable experiences. On the endless list of historical sites in Seville, some are worth noting. Seville Cathedral and its bell tower, Giralda, Royal Alcázar of Seville and General Archive of the Indies are all World Heritage Sites. Other must-visit attractions include Barrio de Santa Cruz, Tower of Gold, City Hall, Plaza de toros de Sevilla (bullring), Spain Square, Archeological Museum of Seville, Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions, and Museum of Fine Arts of Seville (the second most important art museum in Spain). In addition, you can also take a close look at the precious artworks of many churches and monasteries.

Easter in Seville is not only a display of religious beliefs, but also a spectacle of art and ethnography. It showcases the best sculptures and handicrafts in our city. Besides, it provides Christians with an immersive spiritual experience and enables non-believers to appreciate well-preserved works of art dating back to the 16th century.

Source: Tourism Board of the City of Seville

In short, Easter Week has a long history, and the good traditions are well-preserved despite the changes of our times and age. Sometimes they are difficult to understand but always touching no matter whether a person believes in religion or not. You should never miss it.

Source: Tourism Board of the City of Seville

Seville holds a one-week festival every spring, attracting more than one million visitors each year. The exhibition is held in a temporary venue near the Guadalquivir, with a total area of 1.2 million square meters (13 million square feet).

Source: Tourism Board of the City of Seville

Seville has rich and diverse cultural landscapes. Once every two years, the city hosts the Flamenco Biennial in fall. This festival is the most important flamenco event in the world. Throughout the month, every corner and stage in Seville is filled with the melodies of flamenco which originated from this city. The flamenco, listed as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, can be appreciated everywhere in the city where it was born.

People of Seville are obsessed with football. As we know, football is a sport whose supporters are very passionate about. However, in some cities, the vibe and competition among teams are even more intense than those in other places. That is the case in Seville, where the Sevilla FC and Real Betis Balompié are preferred by local fans.

Source: Tourism Board of the City of Seville

Source: Tourism Board of the City of Seville

As a film shooting location, Seville is the planet of Naboo in Star Wars, Cairo and Damascus in Lawrence of Arabia, Jerusalem in Kingdom of Heaven, Granada and Havana in Cuba in 1492: Conquest of Paradise. The movie Knight and Day starring Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise presents a unique version of Seville.

Source: Tourism Board of the City of Seville

Seville is the third best choice in Spain for urban tourists. Thanks to modern infrastructure and an excellent transportation system, it is an ideal place for events, meetings, conferences and incentive tours. Every year, tourists from all over the world come to Seville for its warm weather, rich variety of foods, hospitality and the opportunity to watch the great scenery of one of the world's most beautiful and amazing cities.

Source: Tourism Board of the City of Seville

See you in Seville

Manuel C.Vinuelas

mvinuelas@sevillacityoffice.es

Tel: +34 609 883 081