Seville

Seville, capital of the province of Andalusia, is a universal city, located in the Lower Guadalquivir, as far as it is navigable. Here different civilizations have settled its cultures throughout the centuries, such as Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Christians, demonstrating their rich heritage.
Seville represents the purest essence of Andalusia and its culture; its monuments make it one of the most beautiful and unique cities for visitors, transporting them back in time to a glorious era.
In addition, Seville cuisine reflects its rich history, with dishes such as the menudo, the sevillana veal, spinach with chickpeas, and “tortas de aceite” for dessert.

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For its long and rich history, Seville has an important monumental and artistic heritage In religious architecture, Seville is one of the cities with the largest number of churches and convents. With the conclusion of two important exposures (Universal 1929 and 1992), the artistic heritage continued to grow and further beautifying the city. The city’s museums, located in buildings of great importance, and characteristic bridges, delight visitors.
Seville has museums of great quality, not just with regards to their contents, but also because they are located in buildings of great beauty and historical importance. Some examples are: the Archeological Museum, located in the Renaissance pavilion built by Anibal González for the Iberoamerican Exhibition of 1929 which contains many pieces from Italica; the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo, located in the emblematic Monastery of Santa Maria de las Cuevas in Isla de la Cartuja; the Museum of Fine Arts, whose headquarter is the Antiguo Convento de la Merced, where one may see masterpieces of painting, or the famous Torre del Oro, the watchtower built by the Almohad which now houses the Museum of the Navy.
Due to its important role throughout history, many buildings were constructed, some of them as relevant as the Torre del Oro, the Alcazar, Town Hall, Archive of the Indies, Palacio de San Telmo, Tobacco Factory, the Giralda ....
Seville is a city with a large number of churches, all of great beauty that house real works of art. It also has a large number of chapels and shrines, more than any other Spanish city. The vast majority are headquarters of the Brotherhood that go participate in the procession in the famous Holy Week of Seville. To name some of them: the Mariners Chapel where the image of the Esperanza de Triana is located, and the Capilla del Patrocinio (where the image of the famous Christ of Cachorro, by Ruiz Gijón is housed).
The Guadalquivir River is one of the most important elements of Seville; many civilizations have settled here and have left their imprints on the customs and culture. The river can be crossed by bridges built in different styles at different stages in the history of the city. On the occasion of Expo 1992 many of them were built, like Barqueta Bridge, Puente del Alamillo, and Puente del V Centenario, giving the city a touch of modernity.
The game meat, pork products that grow up in the meadows, rice fields and marshes of the Guadalquivir and the seafood of the Andalusian coast, are the raw material of a varied cuisine, which is encapsulated in the famous "tapas." In the towns, villages and cities of Seville geography there is the ritual of visiting taverns and bars. The gastronomic offer is completed with the soups, stews, traditional cakes and “mantecados” of the region of Estepa.
The best way to visit Seville is by foot, walking through its streets and admiring its beauty. But there are other means to visit, especially recommended for those who are there for a short stay. There are tour buses that allow a walk in the most representative areas of the city in one hour. With a cruise along the Guadalquivir River visitors may enjoy beautiful views of both shores and admire the bridges from different eras. A very typical and beautiful way to discover Seville is to take a horse carriage ride through areas where traffic to motor vehicles is restricted. Other people prefer to visit the city by bicycle, and for the more adventurous, a hot air balloon. And if you prefer to have a greater knowledge of the history and art of Seville, the best way is to visit the city accompanied by a tour guide.