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Discover the history, monuments, traditions and experiences of Seville

Explore Seville through its great monuments, hidden churches, historic palaces, museums, gardens, legends, traditions and local experiences. Start with the essentials or go beyond the usual routes and discover a different side of the city.

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MUST-SEE SEVILLE PLAN YOUR VISIT WHERE TO EAT THINGS TO DO TRADITIONS DISCOVER MORE

START HERE MUST-SEE SEVILLE

The essential landmarks for a first visit to Seville.

Seville Cathedral & Giralda

Gothic cathedral, royal tombs and Seville's iconic former minaret.

Real Alcázar of Seville

Royal palace, Mudéjar architecture and magnificent historic gardens.

Plaza de España

The monumental masterpiece of Seville's 1929 Exposition.

Torre del Oro

The famous medieval tower beside the Guadalquivir.

Real Maestranza Bullring

One of Spain's most historic and architecturally distinctive bullrings.

Las Setas de Sevilla

Contemporary architecture and panoramic views above the old city.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TIME PLAN YOUR VISIT

Short on time? Choose an itinerary and make the most of your stay.

Seville in 24 Hours

A practical one-day itinerary through the city's essential sights.

Seville in 48 Hours

Two days to combine the great monuments with neighbourhoods and local life.

TASTE SEVILLE WHERE TO EAT

Discover tapas, traditional cuisine and the flavours of Seville.

Tapas in Seville

Discover one of the most characteristic ways to eat and socialise in the city.

EXPERIENCE THE CITY THINGS TO DO IN SEVILLE

Flamenco, river cruises, attractions and experiences beyond sightseeing.

Flamenco in Seville

Discover flamenco through dance, history and live performance.

Guadalquivir River Cruise

See Seville from the river that shaped much of its history.

Seville Sightseeing Bus

A convenient way to connect many of the city's main attractions.

Seville Aquarium

Marine life inspired by Magellan's historic voyage around the world.

Isla Mágica

Seville's theme park on the former Expo '92 site.

STORIES PASSED THROUGH GENERATIONS TRADITIONS & LEGENDS

Discover the stories, traditions and legends that have shaped Seville.

Legends & Traditions of Seville

Explore the complete illustrated collection of Sevillian legends and traditions.

Watch the Video Collection

Discover the stories in illustrated video form on Sevilla Ciudad Mágica.

SEVILLE'S GREAT CELEBRATIONS HOLY WEEK & APRIL FAIR

Two celebrations deeply connected with the traditions and identity of Seville.

Holy Week in Seville

Brotherhoods, processions, sacred images and one of the city's defining traditions.

Seville April Fair

Sevillanas, horses, traditional dress and nights in the Real de la Feria.

GO BEYOND THE ESSENTIALS DISCOVER MORE OF SEVILLE

Explore more of Seville's history, art, architecture and hidden corners.

Historic Monuments & Buildings

General Archive of the Indies

UNESCO-listed archive preserving the documentary history of Spain's overseas empire.

Seville City Hall

A remarkable Renaissance civic building between Plaza Nueva and Plaza de San Francisco.

Castillo de San Jorge

Archaeological remains beneath Triana connected with the Spanish Inquisition.

Royal Tobacco Factory

Monumental 18th-century factory, now part of the University of Seville.

Churches, Basilicas & Religious Heritage

Church of El Salvador

Monumental Baroque church built over the site of Seville's first great mosque.

Basilica of Jesús del Gran Poder

Home of one of the most revered images of Holy Week in Seville.

Basilica of La Macarena

Home of the Esperanza Macarena and one of Seville's great devotional landmarks.

Hospital de la Santa Caridad

Miguel de Mañara, Murillo, Valdés Leal and one of Seville's great Baroque ensembles.

Hospital de los Venerables

Baroque architecture and the Centro Velázquez in the heart of Santa Cruz.

Palaces & Historic Houses

Casa de Pilatos

A magnificent fusion of Mudéjar tradition and Italian Renaissance architecture.

Palacio de las Dueñas

Historic residence of the House of Alba and birthplace of Antonio Machado.

Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija

Noble residence famous for its extraordinary Roman mosaics and art collection.

Palacio de San Telmo

Monumental Baroque palace and current seat of the Presidency of Andalusia.

Museums

Museum of Fine Arts of Seville

One of Spain's great collections of Sevillian painting, especially Murillo and Zurbarán.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Archaeological Museum of Seville

Tartessian, Roman and medieval collections. Closed for major renovation.

Museum of Arts & Popular Customs of Seville

Traditional crafts, clothing and everyday life inside Aníbal González's Mudéjar Pavilion.

Parks & Gardens

María Luisa Park

Seville's great historic park and the green heart of the 1929 Exposition area.

Murillo Gardens

Intimate historic gardens beside Santa Cruz and the walls of the Real Alcázar.

Cristina Gardens

One of Seville's oldest public gardens beside Puerta de Jerez and San Telmo.

Buhaira Gardens

Almohad history, a monumental reservoir and the memory of a medieval royal estate.

Monasteries & Convents

Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas

La Cartuja: monastery, Columbus, Pickman ceramics and contemporary art.

Royal Monastery of San Clemente

Active Cistercian monastery with more than seven centuries of history.

Monastery of Santa Paula

Hieronymite community, Renaissance ceramics and an important permanent art collection.

Monastery of San Jerónimo de Buenavista

Great Renaissance cloister, royal history and a former printing centre connected with the Indies.

Royal Monastery of San Leandro

Medieval Augustinian tradition, historic art and the famous Yemas de San Leandro.

Squares, Walls & Historic Urban Spaces

Puerta de Jerez

Historic gateway area connecting the old city with San Telmo and the river.

Plaza Nueva

Seville's great civic square in front of City Hall.

La Campana

A traditional meeting point at the heart of central Seville.

Macarena Walls & Arch

One of the most important surviving sections of Seville's medieval defences.

Seville Curiosities

What Does NO8DO Mean?

Discover the story behind Seville's famous municipal emblem.

Convent Sweets of Seville

Centuries-old recipes still prepared inside the city's monasteries and convents.

Did You Know?

Stories, details and curiosities hidden throughout Seville.

El Giraldillo

Discover the monumental bronze figure that crowns the Giralda.

Theatres & Cultural Venues

Teatro Lope de Vega

Historic Neo-Baroque theatre created for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.

Teatro de la Maestranza

Seville's major modern venue for opera, classical music and large productions.

Auditorio Rocío Jurado

Large open-air performance venue on the Isla de la Cartuja.

Keep exploring: Sevilla Ciudad Mágica is designed to go beyond the essential landmarks. Many of Seville's most interesting stories are hidden in its smaller churches, convents, gardens, palaces and streets.

There Is Always More Seville to Discover

Seville is not meant to be rushed. Start with the great monuments, then return to discover the places, stories and traditions that give the city its character. Come back whenever you want to choose your next discovery.

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Last updated: September 2026

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