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Seville saw its golden age in the era of Columbus and his discoveries; all the riches that poured in during the 16th and 17th centuries paid for the churches, palaces, and squares that remain today. It still feels locked in that epoch, with occasional modern touches, such as the landmark Alamillo Bridge built by Santiago Calatrava for the 1992 Expo. Seville is deeply traditional and conservative—you will see Virgin images everywhere, and artistic taste remains with Murillo circa 1650—but it is also a city of celebrations, from the somber Semana Santa (Holy Week) to the rollicking Feria de Abril (April Fair). Tapas, flamenco, and Moorish architecture give you a whiff of its heady mix of Arab, Jewish, and gypsy culture.
Bizet's Carmen met her fate in the red-and-yellow Real Maestranza bullring, where a statue of her now stands. This elegant ring, flanked by stables and a...more
This museum houses one of the world's best collections of Spanish art, particularly from the medieval and Renaissance eras. Highlights include stunning works by...more
Restored for the 1992 Expo, this 14th-century monastery on Isla de la Cartuja has a long and fascinating history: Carthusian monks bred pure-blood Andalusian...more
The lungs of the city, this park has monuments, pavilions, and pools shaded by palm, pine, and elm trees. Start off at Plaza de España, a grandiose...more
Its 15th-century builders said, "Let us create such a building that future generations will take us for lunatics." Today, Seville's cathedral is...more
Supposedly a reproduction of Pilate's house in Jerusalem, this 16th-century palace was the home of the dukes of Medinaceli. Its network of courtyards, salons,...more
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