Seville is truly a magical town, and world-wide known
not only for the setting of three famous operas, Carmen,
Don Giovanni and the Barber of Seville, but also for
its amazing monuments. No wonder UNESCO considers
Barrio Santa Cruz, the ancient quarter of Seville,
as a “World Heritage Site”.
The jewel of the Andalusian capital, the Cathedral,
is one of the most brilliant examples of Gothic architecture.
The Giralda bell-tower was built by the Arabs in the
12th century and is nowadays one of the most emblematic
tower of the entire Islamic architecture. Beside the
Cathedral, we find the Royal Fortresses of Seville,
the “Reales Alcázares”. Europe's
oldest royal residence was originally Moorish, but
subsequently refurbished by Christian Kings, who added
the Renaissance structure.
But it’s not only culture what expects you
in Seville – go on a tapas tour through the
old and the “in” districts of the city,
it is just wonderful to try one of these fine appetisers
here and the next one over there! The famous Flamenco
bars in the Triana district open not before midnight,
but it is well worth staying up late!
And for those who still do not have enough, dance
the night away in Seville’s fashionable discotheques. |