What to see in Seville in 3 days. Travel companions, welcome to Seville!!
We will spend 3 days in this city, and as we continue this post we will show you, as always, the hotel where we stayed.
Although we leave you the points to see in this city, taking a guided tour of Seville is a great option.
Indice:
Day 1 what to see in Seville
First of all, I’ll tell you that I did all the tours to discover everything there is to see in Seville on foot. It is a city to enjoy, and with the sunny days that Seville offers, it is a pleasure to do so.
Maria Luisa Park
We will start today in the María Luisa park and in it, the Plaza de España.
The Parque de María Luisa is formed in part by the gardens of Palacio de San Telmo donated in 1893 to the city of Sevilla. Over the years it was chosen for the Ibero-American exhibition of 1929.
Plaza de España
Built between 1914 and 1929 for this exhibition, we find the beautiful Plaza de España.
The square is large and has a semi-elliptical shape, which symbolizes Spain’s embrace of its former American territories.
Throughout the square you will find tile benches representing the provinces of Spain.
This monument has also been the setting for famous films such as Lawrence of Arabia or Episode II of Star Wars: Attack of the Clones.
It is worth mentioning that this is a square open to the public, a place that you do not have to pay to enter. Yes, there is a cost if you want to enjoy a boat ride, prices range from 6 to 12 euros depending on the type of boat as well as the duration of the ride.
Have you thought about a lovely ride? You have the option of taking a boat trip around Seville
We think that the best way to get to know a city for the first time and have that first contact is through a free tour of Seville
We continue our walk to discover what to see in Seville and direct our steps towards …
Royal Alcazar of Seville
About 800 metres separate us, the walk is so pleasant that you don’t even notice that time is passing, in every corner, in every nook something will catch your attention, something will awaken in you sensations that cannot be described with words, that is Seville.
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The Real Alcazar of Seville is a walled palace complex and is one of the oldest palaces in use in the world. It has lived through different stages in time and from its walls has seen the influence of the different cultures that have passed through Seville.
It is a must-do tour, and I highly recommend doing it. The tour will take you quite a while, as it is advisable to do it slowly, without rushing. Allow between two and three hours, so reserve that time in your daily itinerary.
The entrance fee is 13.50 euros, you will need to present an ID along with the ticket to enter the premises, so don’t forget to bring it. Mondays have free admission hours, check the website below for updated information.
Official Website of the Alcázar of Seville
In the fifth season of Game of Thrones, the Alcázar served as a set to become the kingdom of Dorne. If you have seen the series, in addition to marveling at the tour, you will be able to recognize some places from the scenes in the series.
We continue the tour and we will pass by the General Archive of the Indies
General Archive of the Indies
The General Archive of the Indies is one of the most important documentary centers that exist, related to the discovery and conquest of the New World.
Website of the General Archive of the Indies
It can be visited, it is closed on Mondays. Admission is free
Guided tour of the General Archive of the Indies
We arrive at the Cathedral and the Giralda
Seville Cathedral
The Cathedral is a catholic temple of gothic style. The Unesco declared it in 1987, along with our previous visits, the Real Alcázar and the Archivo de Indias, Heritage of Humanity. In 1988 the Guinness Book of Records certified that it was the cathedral with the largest surface area in the world.
Seville Cathedral official website
For all the above it is understood that a visit to the Cathedral of Seville is essential, we are in front of one of the most impressive Cathedrals in the world.
Although there are free days and times of admission, the price of general admission is 12 euros online and 13 euros at the box office, the ticket includes access to the cathedral, the Giralda and the Church of San Salvador.
Inside you will find the tomb of Christopher Columbus.
Are you adding Seville to other cities in Spain?, if so I recommend our post on Malaga
*Rent a car
For all these tours in Spain in our case we have rented a car in Madrid and then also return them in Madrid on the return, it has been a good option and it has been very comfortable for us, we have used the DiscoverCars search engine, I leave you here to take a look. Cars at Madrid airport
The Giralda
Giralda is the name given to the belfry tower of the cathedral. The lower part of the tower corresponds to the minar of the ancient mosque of the city, while the upper part is a construction superimposed in the sixteenth century, in Christian times, to house the bells. At the top is the bronze statue representing the triumph of faith and which serves as a weather vane, the Giraldillo.
Climbing the Giralda is perhaps something that we all have in mind before arriving in Seville, what we have to keep in mind is that the climb, as expected, is not by elevator but on foot, but in its favor is that it is not a staircase but a ramp and a wide one, so the climb is done quite easily.
From the top you will have a view of the Sevillian rooftops that is worth it, and you are also in the most iconic place in the city. From here we finish the tour of this first day that we started in Plaza España, to rest because tomorrow we continue.
Day 2 what to see in Seville
Today we are going to the Triana neighborhood!!
We will set course, the same as said on the previous day, the walk is exquisite, I dare to say that it is one of the cities where I have enjoyed it the most.
*Hotel
Our accommodation was quite close to the Plaza de la Encarnación so the detail on the hike is starting from our starting point.
The hotel chosen this time was the Casa Palacio don Pedro, very simple, remember that I told you that the city was full, therefore the prices were higher, so by price it was chosen as well as by location. Lovely surroundings, nice area.
Plaza del Cabildo
We will pass through the Plaza del Cabildo. A corner that will take you a few minutes to enter but that is charming.
The Plaza del Cabildo is located in the Arenal neighborhood, in the old town, next to the Cathedral, as I was saying, all the points we are doing are very close to each other.
Royal Tobacco Factory of Seville
On the beautiful walk we will turn off until we find the Royal Tobacco Factory of Seville
This building was the headquarters of the first tobacco factory established in Europe and is the most important industrial building in Spain of the eighteenth century.
It has the qualification of Asset of Cultural Interest with the category of Historical Monument. Since the mid-twentieth century it has housed the headquarters of the rectorate of the University of Seville and some of its faculties.
It can be visited, admission is free.
We will now arrive at the Paseo de Cristóbal Colón located on the eastern bank of the Guadalquivir River, and thus at the Torre del Oro and already on the opposite bank we begin to see the Triana neighborhood
Torre del Oro
The Torre del Oro is a defensive tower that protected the city from invasions by the Guadalquivir River. It was built in 1221. It can also be visited since the Naval Museum was opened inside the Torre del Oro in 1944. The museum is spread over two floors and a panoramic terrace.
Admission costs 3 euros, on Mondays it is free.
We continue the walk, and we find
Real Maestranza Bullring
This bullring, together with the one in Madrid, is one of the most important in Spain and also one of the most visited places in Seville.
The ticket price is 10 euros.
And now, we cross the Isabel II bridge, better known as the Triana bridge, to immerse ourselves in one of the most beautiful walks to take in Seville, and to which we will dedicate the rest of the day, the Triana neighborhood.
TRIANA
It is said that Triana is the most flavorful and special neighborhood in Seville
San Jorge Castle and Capilla del Carmen
As soon as we cross we find the Castillo San Jorge. Which houses an exhibition related to its dark past, the castle was used as headquarters and prison of the Spanish Inquisition. It was demolished in the 19th century to build a food market. The museum is located in the subway ruins. Admission is free
Next to it we see the Chapel of Carmen
Triana Market
Stalls of all kinds, lots of places to eat and drink, people everywhere, you stop for a second, you hear people speaking all kinds of languages next to you, no one who passes by can resist going in, not even us.
A stop for a bite to eat, a beer to accompany it, and a moment of enjoyment in which you stop filming and gather information so that your senses are distracted by aromas, sounds, and colors, because none of this is missing here.
San Jacinto Street, Chapel of the Star, San Jacinto Parish
We continue the walk along the San Jacinto pedestrian street, shops, bars and enjoy it in it.
In it we find the Chapel of the Star. And then by the Parish of San Jacinto, there are many churches that you will find here in Triana to take a look inside.
Retracing our steps we can pass through Calle Betis next to the river, the Parish Church of Santa Ana and the Chapel of the sailors.
Triana pottery, alley of the Inquisition
And we will go to the Triana Ceramics Centre. In addition to everything the city has to offer, the pottery tradition has carried the name of Seville to all corners of the world. Ceramics have always stood out in Seville and so we find in these houses examples of beautiful ceramics, so a tour around here is charming.
Continuing a little further on the walk we will reach the Callejón de la Inquisición. Remember that we spoke of the Castillo San Jorge as the centre of the Inquisition, as this narrow passage was part of the grounds of the Castillo de San Jorge. The prisoners were led through this route to be judged by the Tribunal of the Inquisition.
A few steps further on we find the Parish of the O.
But as it happens in many of these places, take note of the places, but walk, walk, and discover since it has much more than what is shown here.
Day 3 what to see in Seville
Today as every day we will start from our hotel. We will go to the Barrio de la Santa Cruz to get lost in its streets
Tourist buses can also be another option if you go with children or older adults to avoid the fatigue of the walk, especially if it is hot.
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a historic neighborhood that sits in part of the city’s old Jewish quarter. Its narrow streets give it that charm, and you can spend a lot of time walking without wanting to stop doing it.
Churches such as Santa María la Blanca or the Church of the Holy Cross will be found on this road.
Church of the Savior
We will walk back, passing by the Church of the Savior and the town hall. And slowly we will return towards the hotel but to end up in the Plaza de la Encarnación at the Metropol Parasol, the so-called Setas de Sevilla, an essential place to see in Seville.
The Mushrooms of Seville
In 2004 the Seville City Council convened an international competition of ideas to redevelop the Plaza de la Encarnación. The objective of this initiative was to return to the Plaza de la Encarnación the life and splendor it enjoyed years ago. From among 65 proposals, the jury chose the innovative Metropol Parasol project.
In 2011, 250 metres of walkways were inaugurated to enjoy Seville from another perspective. The initial project was called Metropol Parasol, but the citizens of Seville soon renamed it Las Setas, a name that is due to the shape of the unique structure.
We are going to climb them. The schedule is extensive, from 9.30 a.m. with the last access at 11.30 p.m. The price of the ticket is 15 euros, you can get them right there at the box office.
At night they are illuminated with certain colors, it is a nice visit to make.
As we said, there are many more places to add to this tour of what to see in Seville if you have more days, such as the Basilica of the Macarena, the San Telmo Palace, the Hospital de los Venerables, the Palace of the Duchess of Alba, Casa Pilatos, the Church of La Caridad, the Palace of the Countess of Brabante, the Archbishop’s Palace, countless places.
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