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 Vestiges of Andalusia's past |
Plaza de América Seville 41013 Spain +34 95 423 2401 |
The current Archeological Museum of Seville traces its roots to the mid-19th Century, with the creation of a few private collections that today have been integrated into the present museum. However, it was not until a century later when the museum achieved independent existence. Upon separating from the Provincial Museum of Fine Arts, it would take up home in the present-day building, built by Aníbal González for the Fine Arts Pavilion of the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. It was ceeded in 1941 by the Seville Town Hall to the State, so the museum could permanently take up residence there. The Museum has three floors: in the bottom floor prehistoric remains from the province are on display to the public, arranged in chronological order, from the Lower Paleolithic in Room I to the Iberoturdetano Period in Room X. On the main floor, materials from the Roman era and following eras are displayed. These materials come from all over the province, and even from further, but the majority of them, above all those of greatest artistic quality, were found in the excavations done in the ancient city of Itálica, birthplace of the emperors Trajano and Adriano. The first floor is reserved for various museum services and for researchers. The Archeological Museum has become, thus, the center of conservation and difusion of the material testimonies that illustrate the process of Romanization of the Iberian Peninsula, and that help know more about life in this period. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bullfighting history and souvenirs |
Paseo Cristóbal Colón 12 Seville 41001 Spain +34 95 422 4537 |
This museum is found inside the Plaza de Toros de La Maestranza; its complete name is therefore Museo Taurino de la Real Maestranza de Caballería. The museum holds a permanent exposition of paintings, sculptures, bullfighting costumes and apparel, and the fans and accesories found in social settings where the theme of bullfighting is center stage. Inside, you can purchase traditional souvenirs for a modest price, from fans to shawls, keyrings, posters, etc.--everything related to the popular Andalusian art of bullfighting. The Museum is surrounded by such representative places such as the Torre del Oro, the Giralda (La), and the catedral. If you decide to visit the museum, after leaving you can enjoy a long stroll on the banks of the river, complete with the characteristic bars of Seville. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History and horse-drawn carriages |
Plaza de Cuba Seville 41011 Spain +34 95 427 2604 |
This museum, located in the busy Plaza de Cuba, holds carriages from many different time periods. Here, you can enjoy viewing many types of horse-drawn carriages, from those used to parade through the city's streets decorated with flowers, shawls, and bells for the April Fair or for other important events, to those used as a means of transportation for farmers from the outskirts of Seville or from nearby villages and townships. You can still see these carriages carrying the city's visitors through her streets, presenting them to the most emblematic places of Seville. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Brotherhood of the Esperanza's headquarters |
Calle Pureza 53 Seville 41010 Spain |
The famous Sevillian religious brotherhood popularly known as "La Esperanza de Triana", who take part in the Easter Week processions, use this church as their headquarters and carry the statues from here in the early hours of Good Friday morning. The building has a single nave with a high roof covered in elaborately-worked wood. Although the building was finished at the end of the 19th century, it has been recently restored. The "Cristo de las Tres Caídas" is a statue of Christ showing him with beautiful face. It was created by Marcos Cabrera in the 16th century and you'll find it in a side chapel. Mass is conducted at 8.30p M-Sa, 11a Sundays and holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Formerly a poorhouse |
Calle Temprado 3 Seville 41001 Spain +34 95 422 3232 |
This building was founded by one of the most illustrious figures of Seville's history: Miguel Manara, who had a reputation as a womaniser and reveller, and who withdrew to a hermitage at the age of 34. He drew up rules which gave the poor and those condemned to death the right to a burial. San Jorge Church is the part of the building that can be visited. It was built between 1641 and 1721, and contains paintings by Valdes Leal and Murillo and carvings by Pedro Roldan such as the Santo Entierro. It is located just next to the crypt where the body of Manara lies. Courtyards surrounded by columns, Sevillian screens and tiles are some of the other interesting features of this building, which is now a home for the elderly. It is very near the Maestranza bullring and the historical quarter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best Sevillian Baroque architecture |
Calle Temprado 3 Seville 41001 Spain +34 95 422 3232 |
This church is really called Señor San Jorge, but because it is a part of the Hospital de la Santa Caridad, it is better known as the Iglesia de la Caridad. It was designed by Sánchez Falconete and Leonardo Figueroa in the middle of the 17th century. The main altarpiece is the work of Bernardo Simón de Pineda, but the statues are by the sculptor Pedro Roldán, the most notable being the central group representing the Burial of Christ. The church's façade, in true Baroque style, is very simple. At the top of the façade there are tiles representing San Jorge, Santiago, "La Fe," "La Esperanza" y "La Caridad" (Faith, Hope and Charity). The church has a single nave, with a barrel vault and a small dome. The works of art inside the church were designed by Miguel de Mañara, with the aim of proclaiming that by performing Christian charity, you can achieve eternal salvation. The works on display in this church include paintings by Juan Valdés Leal - "Las Postrimerías" - and Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. The masses on Tuesdays and Thursdays are held in the chapel inside the Hospital. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sculptures by Pedro Roldán |
Calle Castilla 30 Seville 41010 Spain +34 95 433 4485 |
This church was built between 1697-1702 by the stonemason Antonio Gil Gataón according to Félix and Pedro Romero's original designs. It's a rectangular building with three naves separated by red marble columns with black marble bases. The tower is decorated with tiles from Triana depicting the Stations of the Cross and the investiture of San Ildefonso and other saints. The interior houses a statue of "Castillo Lastrucci" on the high altar and a splendid group of almost life-sized sculptures representing Santa Ana and San Joaquín, one of Pedro Roldán's finest works. The chapel of Christ has an altarpiece made of tiles and several 17th century paintings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Club for the business world |
Calle Genaro Parladé 7 Seville 41013 Spain +34 95 462 9451 http://www.club-antares.com/ |
Located in a high quality residential zone and easily accessible from anywhere in the city, Club Antares responds to the need of professionals and businesspeople looking for an exercise center without having to stray too far from their respective businesses. This club is aimed at the business world. Half of the members, about 700 people, are businessmen or directors of the most important firms in Seville. There are various areas equipped for meetings, presentations of products, conferences, and business conventions that can hold upto 500 people. Directed by a specialist in Sports Medicine and staffed with professionals (phyical therapists, instructors), the health of the members is cared for to the highest degree through periodic controls so that exercise and exertion are always done with the best possible results. Here, they also offer raquet sports such as raquetball, squash, tennis. There is also a heated pool and an aerobics room, where group classes, maintenance, yoga, indoor cycling, and Sevillianas dancing are held. In addition, the Club offers saunas, steam baths, and stand-up tanning beds. 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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The lungs of Seville |
Avenida de la Borbolla Paseo de las Delicias, s/n Seville 41013 Spain +34 95 422 1404 |
Sitting in the centre of the city is a huge expanse of parkland planted with a wide variety of trees from all over the world. This is the perfect place to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon. It has been carefully laid out with lots of space to wander among the exotic plants and numerous areas where you can sit and rest. You can rent bicycles and even take a horse-drawn carriage ride. It's named after Princess María Luisa who donated some of the land and plants from her palace gardens to start the public park. Inside, you'll find examples of all styles of architecture in the buildings erected as pavilions for Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Expo. Join one of the free guided tours given by students of the tourism school on weekends. Admission: free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the emblematic Torre del Oro |
Paseo Cristóbal Colón Seville 41001 Spain |
This museum is located in one of the most representative buildings of Seville, the Torre del Oro (Tower of Gold), built in 1220. Its name is said to derive from the tiles covering the highest part of the tower that shine in the sun.Inside you can find etchings, Maritime letters, scale models, and ancient instruments of navigation, as well as historic documents. The museum creates an image of the naval history of Seville, of the importance of its river, and of the legacy of its illustrious seafarers. You will be amazed by the beautiful views from the tower: the Guadalquivir lays at its feet and the Cathedral and the Plaza de Toros de La Maestranza surround the tower. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The famous "Cristo del Cachorro" |
Calle Castilla 162 Seville 41010 Spain +34 95 433 3341 |
The Sevillian religious brotherhood called the Santisimo Cristo de la Expiracion Nuestra Senora del Patrocinio use this church as their headquarters and carry the statues from here during the Easter Week processions. You'll find the expressively carved sculpture of Cristo de la Expiracion popularly known as El Cachorro (the puppy), by Francisco Antonio Gijon 1682 in here. The simple baroque chapel has a single nave with a half-barrel vault and a raised choir area. The original altarpiece, painted and covered in gold leafy motifs, along with various other interesting artistic images of the saints remain. The museum adjacent to the church houses a collection of religious ornaments and the Easter Week floats. 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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Museum of popular Andalusian traditions |
Plaza de América Pabellón Mudéjar Seville 41013 Spain +34 954 23 2576 |
This museum is housed in the Mudejar Pavilion created for the 1929 Latin-American Expo. Its full name is the Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares (Museum of Popular Art and Customs), and it was created in 1972. You can find rooms dedicated to 19th Century courtly dress, typical Andalusian dress, musical instruments, farming tools used before mechanisation, silver and gold work, materials, lace and embroidery, the most notable being a tapestry made in 1730 in the Seville tapestry factory, which is a copy of the painting of children eating grapes by Murillo. You can also see exact copies of rooms from two types of typical houses: the traditional country house and a town house both from the 19th century. The ground floor has exhibits of traditional professions, with an oil press, a forge, a baker's oven, a potter's wheel and a tanner's workshop. But, the most interesting rooms and corridors on this floor are those dedicated to ceramics, including all the different techniques from glazed earthenware in relief to painted ceramics. The Plaza de América is closed to motorised traffic, but you can get here on one of the typical horse and carriages, and enjoy nearby the Parque de María Luisa with its beautiful gardens and squares with their Pavilions built for the 1929 Expo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A walk through history |
1, Calle Temprado Seville, Seville 41001 Spain +33 (0)954 21 8696 |
Constructed in 1252, Reales Atarazanas or the Royal Shipyards was once the place where the Spanish Navy's munitions and artilleries were stored. If you're a sucker for history, this one is a must-see when in Seville. Now a venue for modern art and concerts, this beautiful Gothic building opened its doors for public visits only in the late 1900s. The building's architecture alone more than justifies a visit to this place. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spanish Military History |
Plaza de España Seville 41013 Spain +34 95 423 9909 |
Found in the Plaza de España, emblematic site of the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929, and close to other constructions from the event such as the Pabellón Mudéjar (Mudéjar Pavilion), today the Museum of Art and Popular Customs (Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares), the Archeological Museum, and the Pabellón Real (Royal Pavilion). The Regional Military Museum is heir to a large part of the Ancient Equestrian Artillery Society of Seville (Antigua Maestranza de Artillería de Sevilla) collection, to which elements of Military Firearms and other arms from different units, centers, and organizations of the Southern Military Region have been added. The Museum contains many different rooms. The Capitanía Room, in rememberance and hommage to this military institution, exhibits a collection of antique steel weapons from the 15th Century, as well as diverse firearms from Spain and other countries. The parapet and the crank harquebus (matchlock gun from the 15th Century) deserve special mention. The Adalid Room receives its name in memory of the Adalid, a war-time leader, a position in the Spanish militia that equaled what would later be the Field Master. In this room a money-storage box from the United States and a trunk from the 16th Century with an interesting security mechanism in perfect working condition are carefully kept. The Huestes and Mesnadas Room evokes the craftsmanship that served as a base for the first military industry. Diverse crafts such as carpentry, steel working, printing, chemical, electrical, etc. The Cuartel Maestre Avenue is the principal artery of the museum. Here two cannons from the era of Felipe V, authentic jewels of bronze melting are displayed. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Frescoes by Herrera "the elder" |
Calle Carlos Cañal 15 Seville 41001 Spain |
The architect Diego López Bueno was responsible for building this church in about 1622. Four years later, Francisco de Herrera "the elder" created the outstanding plasterwork and frescoes on the interior walls. The main altarpiece features the legendary statue of the Inmaculada, known popularly as "La Sevillana". The large collection of gold and silverwork includes rococo, neo-classical and enormous modern pieces. Mass is conducted at noon, 7p, 8p M-F, 6:30p, 7:30p, 8:30p Sa, 11a, noon, 1p, 6:30p, 7:30p, 8:30p Sundays and holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home to the "Simpecado de la Hermandad del Rocío" |
Calle San Jacinto Seville 41010 Spain |
Matías Figueroa designed this church in 1740 with three naves, dome, gallery and a rich baroque interior. Of the three entrances, the one with the pretty gardens in front of it is of special note. The main altarpiece is also interesting, as it is dominated by an 18th century sculpture of San Jacinto surrounded by other sculptures including depictions of San Rafael and Santa Ines. This church is also home to the "Simpecado de la Hermandad (Brotherhood) del Rocío de Triana" made by Ignacio Gómez Millán. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful altarpiece |
Calle Pelay Correa Seville 41010 Spain +34 95 427 1382 |
This church was constructed in 1280 by Alfonso X the Wise out of gratitude for his restored vision and later consecrated by Archbishop Don Remondo. Built with brick and designed using a transition style between Romantic and Gothic, the indisputable jewel of this church is the altarpiece, by Nufro de Ortega and Nicolás Jurate, with paintings by Pedro de Campaña. Of special interest is the grouping of Saint Anne, the Virgin Mary, and the Child Jesus. In the area behind the choir you can admire the Rose Virgin by Alejo Fernández. 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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