Holiday in Sevilla

About Sevilla

Sevilla, the passionate capital of Andalusia, pulses with flamenco rhythms, scents of orange blossoms, and shines with an architecture that uniquely blends Moorish heritage and Spanish Baroque. The Real Alcázar, a royal palace with over a thousand years of construction history, combines Islamic mosaics, Mudejar stucco, and Renaissance gardens into a place of fairy-tale beauty — it is no wonder it served as a filming location for Game of Thrones. The Cathedral of Sevilla, the largest Gothic church in the world, houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus and the Giralda, a former minaret that serves as a bell tower with 35 ascending ramps (instead of stairs, so one could ride up) offering a grand view over the city. The Plaza de España, built for the Ibero-American Exhibition in 1929, is a semi-circular masterpiece with tiled niches for each Spanish province, bridges, and a boating canal. In the Triana district, across the Guadalquivir, lives the soul of flamenco: In Peñas and Tablaos, visitors experience the raw emotion of Cante Jondo and Zapateado. The Barrio Santa Cruz, the former Jewish quarter, enchants with shady courtyards, jasmine scent, and hidden plazas. Semana Santa (Holy Week) and the Feria de Abril are among the most impressive festivals in Spain. Culinary delights shine in Sevilla with a tapas culture: Salmorejo, Jamon Iberico, Espinacas con Garbanzos, and a cool Cruzcampo beer in a riverside bar are a must.