Seville is a beautiful city with a rich history, so the attractions that one can visit here are numerous. Seville is a representative of different cultures and religions that contributed immeasurably to the splendor of the city and the entire area. Here you will find a list of sights that you should not miss while staying in Seville.
Spanish Square or Plaza de España exists in many Spanish cities and in Rome (the famous Spanish Steps), but Seville's Spanish Square is one of the largest squares in the world. This square was built in 1928 for the Spanish-American Exposition. This square is a classic example of regional architecture that contains elements of baroque, renaissance and Moorish architecture, and each direction together is unique Spanish architecture. The World Exhibition in 1929 was held in Maria Luisa Park. The central part of the park was then designed in the Moorish style, which is also called the paradise style.
The Giralda in Seville is the 104-meter tall bell tower of the Seville Cathedral. When the tower, i.e. bell tower, was built, it was built as a minaret for the then Great Mosque, during the reign of the Almohad dynasty. When the Catholics expelled the Muslims from the area, a bell tower in the Renaissance style was added to the minaret. Since 1987, Giralda has been part of the UNESCO world cultural heritage. Giralda is 104 meters high.
Casa de la Memoria is the cultural center of the most famous dance in Spain and Seville - flamenco. This cultural center is located in the city center in an old Sevillian traditional house. Both the location and the gameplay are authentic. There is also a traditional courtyard where there used to be stables for horses, which belonged to the Countess of Lebrija. The "Tarde de Flamenco" is a popular show, which takes place inside the house, in a small theater overlooking the main courtyard.
The Church of a Divine Savior is, after the grandiose Cathedral of Seville, the largest holy temple in Seville. This church was built on the site where there was a basilica in Roman times, and later a mosque from the time of the Arab rule of Seville. In 1671, the mosque was destroyed, and between 1672 and 1712, the original church was built in its place, which collapsed. Its then "builder" was Leonardo de Figueroa. And so that its collapse would not happen again, strong pillars were installed in the church, which helped its stability. In this church, apart from beautiful frescoes and a beautiful altar, you can see gilded wood. The church was built in the Baroque style with a bright red fasade.
Duenas Palace is a palace built at the end of the 15th century in the Renaissance style with noticeable Gothic and Moorish influences and today belongs to the House of Alba. Seville's great architectural and artistic heritage is housed in this flowery palace. Important weddings took place in the flower palace. The most significant of them was the wedding of the Duchess of Alba to Cayetán Fitz James Stewart. This was her third wedding in this particular palace. In 1931, the palace became a National Monument, but it was only in 2016 that the palace was opened for tourist visits, and the opening ceremony was held by Duke Carlos Fitz James Stewart, who got married here. This is one of Seville's most visited cultural monuments.
