Splendid Monuments of Seville

An architecture lover's dream can come true in Seville. You'll find buildings and sites of various styles such as ancient Roman ruins, imposing Gothic and Renaissance-style structures, Neo-Mudéjar plazas as well as streets full of palm and orange trees. Put together, Seville's architecture provides a colorful and fascinating insight into the city's rich history and culture. Here, you can experience the purest folklore of Spain.

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Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic church in the world, standing on the site of a grand mosque. It is known for its spaciousness and unique main altarpiece. The interior demands just as much of your admiration with the intricate details of the cathedral, like the spinnable music rack, the pallbearers carrying the tomb of Christopher Colombus, and the tall columns holding the roof 130 feet above the ground. Seville Cathedral is one of the most important landmarks in Andalusia and needs to be on the top of your Spain trip list.

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The Real Alcázar de Sevilla is the Royal Palace of Seville. The name 'Alcazar' means castle in Spanish and is derived from the Arabic word al-qasr (fortress or palace). Strolling through the Alcázar Gardens can be one of the most unforgettable experiences of your visit. They are arranged on terraces, with green vegetation, a multitude of orange and palm trees, with fountains and pavilions where you can breathe the freshness and stillness; a place for calm and rest in the hot city.

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The General Archive of the Indies of Seville is home to about 43,000 files, with some 80 million pages and 8,000 maps and drawings. Visitors can get an insight into Spanish history here. It was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, together with the Cathedral and the Reales Alcázares.