In this post, 3 days in exquisite Sevilla and a list of things to see “next time”. Sevilla is dripping with character – the architecture, statues, parks and plazas are extravagant and stunning.
If You Go:
Weather: Sevilla is the warmest city in Spain with average summer highs above 35 °C (95 °F). Visit in spring or fall.
Streets of Sevilla – Eat Anywhere! Inexpensive tapas and wine. Restaurants open about 8/8:30 pm (locals won’t arrive until 9:00 pm.) Tip 10%.
Parking: Underground lot near bull ring or free parking near bus station.
Get Advance Tickets to Sevilla’s two big sights, the Cathedral and Alcázar (Royal Palace), each less than €20/person. “Skip-the-Line” via Get your Guide.com.
| Our 3-Day Itinerary |
|---|
| 1. Plaza de España (See it at dusk) |
| 2. The Real (Royal) Alcázar |
| 3. Sevilla Cathedral |
| 4. Giralda Bell Tower |
| 5. Flamenco |
| 6. Sevilla Streets |
| Things To Do Next Time |
|---|
| Plaza del Cabildo |
| Casa de Pilatos (Pretty grounds) |
| Torre del Oro Watchtower |
| Hospital Los Venerables (Art) |
| Palacio de las Dueñas |
| Iglesia Colegial del Divino (Baroque style church) |
| Plaza de Toros (Bull Ring) |
| Italica Roman ruins (Giant Colosseum, 15 min taxi) |
1. Plaza de España – 1928
Built by master craftsmen for the Ibero-American exposition with baroque-style towers, marble, carvings, tiles, the immense and impressive plaza is located in Parque de Maria Luís, and it’s free.
Exquisite tiles show history of the Spanish provinces
2. Real (Royal) Alcázar – 11th to 16th Centuries
I must say… GO! Wander through the courtyards, gardens, and halls of the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe. Built by Moorish artisans for Christian rulers, Islamic-style designs on stucco, tile, arches, columns and Arabic writing on the walls.
Palace gardens and bath
3. Cathedral de Sevilla – 16th Century
“Let us build a church so beautiful and so grand that those who see it finished will take us for mad”.
And so they did. The world’s largest gothic cathedral is built atop an 11th century mosque that was torn down in 1248 after the Christian conquest of Seville.
How much gold?
An estimated 88,000 pounds of solid gold in the cathedral. The gold on the High Altar (66-ft high/59-ft wide) covers 44 scenes and 200 figures.
Christopher Columbus is entombed in the cathedral
The claim is disputed by the Dominican Republic. Bone fragments were DNA tested by a Spanish team, so maybe….
4. Giralda Bell Tower, 11th century
The bell tower was once the minaret of the 11th century mosque. Walk up via 35 levels of ramps – as the muzzein did five times a day to call Muslims to pray.
5. Sevilla is the Heartland of Flamenco
6. Sevilla es increíblemente bella.
Incredible beauty indeed…simply walking around
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Travel Broadly - Marlene & Steve 
Marlene, the photos are just amazing. Thank you for taking me on this visual tour seeing what you’re seeing. As I look at these pictures I think about the time that Ron and I spent being tour guides for Rotary international. We were showing the students sights like the Washington Monument, the Civil War battlefields, Disneyland, Universal Studios or Hurst Mansion……All of these wonderful things to see in the United States of America. They had to be laughing when they came from the beautiful places that you’re seeing and grew up looking at all of that beauty. Enjoy the journey and keep the post coming!!!!!! XO
Beautiful photos. Glad you are able to travel further afield.
Thank you for sharing your pictures and journey. Definitely inspiring. I will send you a private message. Planning on going to Europe for our 20th anniversary in September- need some pointers.
September is a perfect time to visit!