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Welcome to Seville, capital of
 20th century painting and sculpture |
Avenida Américo Vespucio 2 Isla de la Cartuja Seville 41092 Spain +1 34 955 03 70 70 http://www.caac.es/ |
Located in an 18th century building, this contemporary art museum holds various collections that bring together numerous trends in painting and sculpture from the 20th century. Among the works here, you can admire collages, introduced by Juan Gris with his famous Cubist work Vaso, Botella y Periódico (Vase, Bottle, and Newspaper), in addition to diverse tendencies, from surrealism and expressionism to realist, abstract, futurist, or Dadist styles, by young artists who challenge your understanding and increase your appreciation for contemporary Andalusian art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The best Flamenco |
Calle Rodo 7 Seville 41001 Spain +34 95 421 6492 |
Flamenco stage in the heart of Sevilla that offers a dance production featuring regional professionals. Located in an original building from the 18th Century and thoroughly decorated in genuine Andalusian style. Among its many awards is the prestigious honor given by the New York Times as one of the best Flamenco establishments in the city. Two dinner seatings are offered every evening, at 9:30p and 10:30p, during which the attractive and varied show takes place. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Flamenco music festival |
Plaza de América Seville 41013 Spain +34 95 459 2870 http://www.bienal-flamenco.org/ |
A month-long flamenco festival that happens every two years and brings together star singers, dancers and musicians to perform in a variety of venues throughout the city, including several theatres (Maestranza, Lope de Vega and Alameda), the bullring, the Royal Palaces and the Olympic Stadium. Parallel activities like competitions, lectures, discussion groups and street parades are all part of this exciting event. 2000 was the 11th edition and it was designed to pay special tribute to Matilde Coral, a legendary dancer. Prices vary depending on the venue and the show. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The third largest cathedral in the world |
Avenida de la Constitución Plaza Virgen de los Reyes, s/n Seville 41001 Spain +34 95 421 4971 http://www.catedralsevilla.org/ |
It took almost 400 years to build Spain's largest church and the third biggest in the Christian world. Standing on the site of what was Seville's main mosque, one can still see elements of the Mudéjar style of art and late Gothic style architecture. Work began in the early 15th century, and by the time it was finished, it had five naves with a floor space measuring 116m x 76m. There is an astounding number of fine paintings and sculpture inside. Mass is conducted from Jan-Sep: M-Sa 8:30a, 9a, 10a, 10:30a & Noon; Su 10a, 11a, Noon, 1p; Sa 6p. Oct-Dec: in addition to those listed, M-Sa 5p & Su 6p. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Works of art inside the city's town hall |
Plaza Nueva Seville 41001 Spain |
It's one of the most beautiful examples of plateresque architecture. Two architects were involved in the building work: Diego de Riaño began it in 1527, and Demetrio de los Ríos continued it in the 19th century.Of the building's two façades, the most interesting is the one that can be seen from Plaza de San Francisco, as it is covered in decorative detail. Inside, there are several very beautiful rooms. Among the most notable are the Apeadero and the Sala Capitular, because of the way they are decorated, although there are also other rooms inside, such as the Sala de los Fieles Ejecutores and the Salón Colón, whose walls are reminiscent of a Medieval castle. The staircase and banister are two notable features, as well as the beautiful pictures that hang on its walls. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The Art of Bullfighting |
Paseo de Cristóbal Colón 2 Paseo de Colón, 2 Seville 41001 Spain +34 95 422 4577 http://feriadesevilla.andalune... |
The April Fair is a time to attend one of the most important bullfighting events of the country. The Real Maestranza Bullring brings together the season's best bullfighters and fills the stands with an enthusiastic audience that genuinely understands the art. Designed by Vicente San Martin 1758, the bullring is one of the best-known in the world. Of special note is the Prince's Door, where winning bullfighters are carried out triumphantly on the shoulders of fellow men before the demanding audience. Very few bullfighters manage this feat every April. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The city's largest festival |
Calle Adolfo Rodríguez Jurado 2 Adolfo Rodríguez Jurado, 2 Seville 41001 Spain +34 95 421 1091 |
This festival began in 1847 as a yearly livestock concentration of a commercial nature. Today, Seville explodes into colour, lights and beauty in what is called Real de la Feria, in the Los Remedios neighbourhood, a concentration of hundreds of canvas shacks that become a sort of improvised home where people eat, drink and dance to the beat of sevillanas (traditional folk music) during the week-long party. The bullfights, held in the Maestranza bullring, are very popular too. By day a family-style fair is held, where friends and acquaintances get together. At night young people invade the streets of Real de la Feria and dance the night away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An impressive Moorish minaret |
Plaza Virgen de los Reyes Alemanes, s/n Seville 41004 Spain +1 34 95 421 4971 |
Seville's most impressive building was originally a Moorish minaret, known as the Mohammedan minaret of La Giralda. It is attached to its adjacent mosque which was later converted into the cathedral bell tower with the addition of Renaissance-style balconies. It's well worth climbing to the top for some stunning views of the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A temple to bullfighting |
Paseo de Cristóbal Colón Seville 41001 Spain +1 34 95 422 4537 http://www.plazadetorosdelamae... |
Its full name is the Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería (Bullring of the Royal Equestrian Society of Noblemen) de Sevilla, and it is one of the most important bullrings in the world. Bullfighting critics claim a matador has not really made the grade until he has triumphed here. All the great bullfighters like Belmonte, Manolete, Paquirri, Curro Romero and Espartaco have delighted crowds attending special events during the April Feria and on Easter Sunday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An adventure in the New World |
Isla de la Cartuja Seville 41092 Spain +34 95 448 7000 http://www.islamagica.es/ |
A spectacular theme park that recreates the great age of discoveries and Spain's adventures in South America during the 15th and 16th centuries. You can explore the Amazon, travel the Quetzal trail, visit a pirate's lair and find out how the indigenous peoples used to live back then. The most popular attractions are the hair-raising roller-coaster called the Jaguar (only suitable for the very daring) and the theatre shows. The park opens for the season in March and daily opening hours vary according to the time of year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine example of regionalist architecture |
Glorieta de Anibal González Seville 41013 Spain +34 95 423 9909 |
A magnificent semi-circular square that has become a symbol of the city. Along with the adjacent building it was designed by Aníbal González for Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Expo in a style that has become known as Andalusian regionalist because it employed a mixture of architectural influences from the past including Renaissance and Gothic. The most oustanding feature is the overwhelming use of exposed red brick. The inner part of the square contains a series of glazed-tile depictions of historical scenes from every province in Spain. A canal runs around the perimeter of the square where you can hire a rowing boat or motor boat for a short pleasure trip. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Beautiful churrigueresque façade |
Avenida de Roma Seville 41013 Spain +34 95 503 5500 |
This building which used to be a seminary is now the seat of the Regional Government of Andalusia. Although you cannot go inside, it is worth having a look at the façade, one of the best examples of Churrigueresque style. At the top of this façade, which was finished by Antonio Matías de Figueroa, you can see the figure of San Telmo, Patron Saint of Sailors, flanked by San Fernando and San Hermenegildo. In fact, the building was intended to house a school to train sailors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The largest religious festival around |
Calle Adolfo Rodríguez Jurado 2 Adolfo Rodríguez Jurado, 2 Seville 41001 Spain +34 95 421 1091 http://www.semana-santa.org/ |
Since the 16th century, Seville has been illuminated during Holy Week. Fifty-two brotherhoods and more than 100 'pasos' (portable platforms carried on the shoulders of the brotherhood members, representing scenes from Christ's Passion) pass through the downtown streets accompanied by 'nazarenos' (penitents wearing a tunic and train or a hood and mask). Apart from its religious character, the Sevillian Holy Week is also known for the artistic quality of the statues atop the 'pasos', the musical bands and the 'saetas', popular songs considered one of the most pure forms of Flamenco and whose lyrics are inspired by Christ's Passion and the suffering of the Virgin Mary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arab architecture on the river bank |
Paseo de Cristóbal Colón Seville 41001 Spain +1 34 95 422 2419 |
Built by 13th-century Almohad rulers of Seville to control shipping along the River Guadalquivir, this attractive tower is within easy walking distance of the cathedral, Giralda Tower and Maestranza Bullring. There are a few legends that attempt to explain why it's called Torre del Oro (The Golden Tower). One says that the gold from the New World was stored here in the 16th and 17th centuries. Another claims that the Almohads originally covered its outer walls in golden tiles. The battlements on the upper part were added in the 18th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The famous former tobacco factory |
Calle San Fernando, s/n Glorieta de San Diego, s/n Seville 41004 Spain |
Formerly a tobacco factory, where the famous cigar girls worked, this is the biggest public building in the whole of Spain. In 1728, Ignacio Sala began to build it on the same site as the old factory. The building was finished by Sebastián van der Borcht in 1771. It has two main courtyards: the central one and the Patio del Reloj (or Clock Courtyard), as it is known. The former faces onto Calle San Fernando. It has a large balcony, a triangular pelota court and it is beautifully decorated with sculptures and reliefs alluding to tobacco and its importation from the Indies.Nowadays it houses the Rector's office of the University of Seville, as well as the Law, Geography and History, and Philology Faculties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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