First-time Budget Weekend in Sevilla

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First-time Budget Weekend in Sevilla

Seville, 3 Days

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Guide Description 2

Itinerary Overview 3

Daily Itineraries 4

Seville Snapshot 11
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AUTHOR NOTE: Sevilla, the capital of Andaluca, is one of themost visited cities on the Iberian peninsula. Many of its customsand traditions are what people consider to be some of the mostprominent Spanish traditions. This is where youll find flamenco,Moorish architecture, bullfighting, and a number of popular tapasbars with a lively nightlife scene...If you only have a weekend to visit, these are the most popularattractions to put on your list, and all of them are free or around8 (Cathedral, Reales Alczares). One of the nice things aboutSevilla is that much of the city can be appreciated just by walkingaround. During the day, take note of the azulejo (ceramic tiles)and the bright colors used in the Moorish architecture throughoutlively, sunny Sevilla, and then go out for tapas at night. If you canfit it in your budget, weve also included a flamenco show for yoursecond night.


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Itinerary Overviewthings to do

restaurants

hotels

nightlife

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Day 1 - Seville

DAY NOTE: Arrive in Sevilla and settle into Hostal Da Vinchi,a popular spot for backpackers thats centrally located. Graban affordable lunch at La Judera, which serves traditionalAndalusian food, and afterward, make your way to the Cathedral,which is the third largest church in the world. The Torre delOro is another popular monument and an example of Moorisharchitecture, and this is a good spot for photos as well, as it islocated along the river. At night, enjoy superior quality tapasand a few drinks at popular restaurant and tapas bar, EnriqueBecerra.

Hostal Da Vinci40 fully equipped rooms in a central location

Judera (La)High-quality Ingredients

CathedralThird largest (and largest Gothic) church in theworld!!

Torre del OroArab Architecture on the River Bank

Enrique BecerraSuperior quality tapas, lots of wine.

Day 2 - Seville

DAY NOTE: In the morning, you can stick to your budget bygetting an empanada from any local pastelera, but if you wanta larger breakfast, try Orangeits a hip spot thats open all day,and they even have flamenco shows at night. Ask about theschedule and prices to consider it an option for later on. Next,explore Los Reales Alczares, an Arab palace built in the 10thcentury. For lunch, go to Vineria San Telmo. This restaurant hasdelicious tapas at very affordable prices, which make it a hot spotin the evenings. Since youre on a schedule, skip the crowds andgo during lunch instead. Take a walk over to Plaza de Espaa

and the Parque de Mara Luisa, where you wont have to payanything to appreciate the architecture, history, and beauty ofSevilla. El Rinconcillo, the oldest bar in Sevilla, is your go-tobar for tapas in the evening. If your budget includes a flamencoshow, choose between Orange and El Arenal for some excitingentertainment tonight.

OrangeDance, Chat, Flamenco!

Reales Alczares (Los)Arab Palace in the Heart of Seville

Vineria San TelmoHot spot for tapas and wine.

Plaza de EspaaFine Example of Regionalist Architecture

Parque de Mara LuisaThe Lungs of Seville

Plaza de Toros de La MaestranzaA Temple to Bullfighting

El RinconcilloOldest bar in Seville.

Arenal (El)Festive Flamenco and fabulous food!


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Day 1 - SevilleQUICK NOTE

DAY NOTE: Arrive in Sevilla and settle into Hostal Da Vinchi, a popular spot for backpackers thats centrally located. Grab an affordable

lunch at La Judera, which serves traditional Andalusian food, and afterward, make your way to the Cathedral, which is the third largest

church in the world. The Torre del Oro is another popular monument and an example of Moorish architecture, and this is a good spot for

photos as well, as it is located along the river. At night, enjoy superior quality tapas and a few drinks at popular restaurant and tapas bar

Enrique Becerra.

location:Avda de la Constutucion 20Seville 41001

1 Hostal Da Vinci

DESCRIPTION: - HOTEL YEAR BUILT - 1986 YEAR REMODELED- 2008 ADDITIONAL PROPERTY DESCRIPTION - HOSTAL ASHOTEL. HOSTAL LEONARDO DA VINCI HAS TWO SINGLE ROOMS/22 DOUBLE AND 5 TRIPLES/ ALL WITH AIR CONDITIONING/TELEVISION/ COMPLETE BATHROOM WITH HAIR DRYER AND SAFEDEPOSIT BOX. FROM ITS BALCONIES YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOYA GREAT VIEWS OF SEVILLE.

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contact:tel: +34 95 441 2052

location:Calle Cano y Cueto 13Seville 41004

2 Judera (La)

DESCRIPTION: Located in the heart of the old Jewish quarter, this typicalAndalusian restaurant serves a wide range of regional and nationalspecialities using quality, fresh ingredients sourced from all over Spain.The menu features fish, shellfish and cured hams from Huelva, meatsfrom Avila, peppered lamb from Castile, anchovies from the north coastand oxtail stew from Seville. The homemade desserts add a final sweettouch to your meal. wcities.com

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contact:tel: +34 95 421 4971fax: +34 95 422 8432http://catedraldesevilla.es/

location:Avenida de la ConstitucinSeville 41004

3 Cathedral

DESCRIPTION: It took almost 400 years to build Spain'slargest church and the third biggest in the Christian world.

Standing on the site of what was Seville's main mosque, onecan still see elements of the Mudjar style of art and late Gothicstyle architecture. Work began in the early 15th century, andby the time it was finished, it had five naves with a floor spacemeasuring 116m x 76m. There is an astounding number of finepaintings and sculpture inside. wcities.com

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contact:tel: +1 34 95 422 2419

location:Paseo de Cristbal ColnSeville 41001

hours:Tues-Fri 10am-2pm; Sat-Sun11am-2pm

4 Torre del Oro

DESCRIPTION: The 12-sided Tower of Gold, dating from the 13th century,overlooks the Guadalquivir River. Originally it was covered with gold tiles,but someone made off with them long ago. The tower has been restoredand turned into a maritime museum, the Museo Nutico, which displaysdrawings and engravings of the port of Seville in its heyday. Frommer's

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contact:tel: (+34) 95 421 30 49fax: (+34) 95 422 70 93http://www.enriquebecerra.co

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location:Calle Gamazo 2Seville Seville 41001

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5 Enrique Becerra

OUR LOCAL EXPERT SAYS:Make this your first stop on a tapas crawl aroundone of Sevilla's most popular tapas areas.

DESCRIPTION: With imagination and top quality ingredients,Enrique Becerra takes tapas to another level. Sure, they're alittle pricier than your average tavern, but they're significantlytastier. Croquetas de rabo de toro (croquettes) are made withoxtail meatan upgrade from the usual ham and cheese, andadding mint to the albndigas de cordero con hierbabuena

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Monday-Saturday1:00-4:30pm, 8:00-12.00am;Closed Sundays

(lamb meatballs) gives nice new flavor. Cordero a la miel(honeyed lamb) and micuit de foie de pato hecho en casa(toasted bread with homemade foie gras and figs) add tothe innovative choices. Regional specialties such as chilledmanzanilla and sherry from Jerez de la Frontera are featuredin an impressive 11,000 bottle wine selection. Ask the politebartenders about the tapa of the day and English menu. Just

make sure you arrive early, as the selection could decrease asthe night goes onthis place is really popular. While famousfor its tapas, you can also sit in the adjoining restaurant to enjoymeals from 40-50. NileGuide


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Day 2 - SevilleQUICK NOTE

DAY NOTE: In the morning, you can stick to your budget by getting an empanada from any local pastelera, but if you want a larger

breakfast, try Orangeits a hip spot thats open all day, and they even have flamenco shows at night. Ask about the schedule and

prices to consider it an option for later on. Next, explore Los Reales Alczares, an Arab palace built in the 10th century. For lunch, go to

Vineria San Telmo. This restaurant has delicious tapas at very affordable prices, which make it a hot spot in the evenings. Since youre

on a schedule, skip the crowds and go during lunch instead. Take a walk over to Plaza de Espaa and the Parque de Mara Luisa, where

you wont have to pay anything to appreciate the architecture, history, and beauty of Sevilla. El Rinconcillo, the oldest bar in Sevilla,

is your go-to bar for tapas in the evening. If your budget includes a flamenco show, choose between Orange and El Arenal for some

exciting entertainment tonight.

contact:tel: +34 95 461 7545

location:Avenida Cardenal BuenoMonreal 58Seville 41013

1 Orange

DESCRIPTION: Orange is quite different from the rest of the nightlife in the city. It opens at 8amto serve breakfast, and in the afternoon it becomes a very lively caf. The walls are painted indifferent eye catching colors and contrast beautifully with baroque-style lamps. There is a room thatis ideal for chatting with friends, and another where the latest music is played. On Sundays, youcan enjoy Flamenco shows, which take place in the evening. Orange also has a no smoking area;something that can be very difficult to find in the city. wcities.com


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contact:tel: +34 95 450 2323

location:Plaza del TriunfoSeville 41004

2 Reales Alczares (Los)

DESCRIPTION: Muslim ruler Abdul Rahman III had thisMudjar-style palace built in 913. The variety of tiles,ornamental arches, crafted wooden ceilings and geometricdesigns are a wonderful demonstration of Arabic interiordesign. The most impressive rooms are the Patio de Banderaswith the Giralda Tower behind it, the Patio de las Doncellasand the Patio de la Montera. The Saln de los Embajadores(Ambassadors' Hall) is especially ornate. The beautifullylandscaped gardens and fountains outside it create a trulypeaceful atmosphere. Social events, musical and theatricalperformances are held here. wcities.com

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contact:tel: +34 954 410 600http://www.vineriasantelmo.com/

location:Paseo Catalina de Ribera, 4Seville Seville 41004

hours:Mon-Sun 11am-11:30pm

3 Vineria San Telmo

OUR LOCAL EXPERT SAYS:

Don't be fooled by its less than glamorous locationnext to a parking garage and a busy streetthisplace deserves a visit.

DESCRIPTION: Vineria San Telmo is a popular place to sitdown with good company for tapas and a glass of wine. Fewerfried foods, a tapas tasting menu, and an extensive wine listput this local favorite a step above the rest. While slightlymore sophisticated than most tapas bars, Vineria San Telmois unexpectedly affordable, with some of its most expensivetapas at just 4. On a warm night, relax on the large outdoorpatio; if too distracted by the nearby avenue, ask for a table inthe comfortable, romantically-lit dining room. Delicious tapasare made from traditional ingredients with modern innovation.Try the magret de pato con pur de calabaza (duck filet withpumpkin pure) or atn a la plancha sobre base de ajo blancoy tempura de cebolla (grilled tuna over a white garlic sauceand onion tempura). Like most good restaurants, this placeis always full, so if you don't have reservation or time to wait,come during lunchtime. NileGuide

Vineria San Telmo

contact:tel: (+34) 954239909

location:Avenida de Isabel la CatolicaSeville Seville 41013

4 Plaza de Espaa

OUR LOCAL EXPERT SAYS:Plaza de Espaa is most beautiful to see as the

sun is setting or illuminated at night. At these times,you'll avoid groups of tourists that arrive in the latemorning and afternoon, which will also make formuch better photos.

DESCRIPTION: Designed for the 1929 Ibero-americanExhibition by Anbal Gonzlez, Plaza de Espaa is amemorable site that is worth the twenty-minute walk fromthe Cathedral. While influenced by Renaissance and Gothic

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designs, it is exemplary of Moorish Revival architecture and isalso considered regional architecture, as it features a numberof elements specific to Sevilla, most notably the colorful,glazed ceramic tile, or azulejo, seen throughout the city. Tiledalcoves featuring the provinces of Spain decorate the walls,and four bridges cross a canal that runs along its interiorperimeter. This semicircular monument, 200m in diameter,

symbolizes the ties between Spain and its colonies and opensfacing the Guadalquivir River, indicating the journey towardAmerica. As you admire the beauty of the exposed brick,think back to 1929 when up to 1,000 workmen were finishingthe final touches of the large, central fountain. The refreshingmist provides a great spot to cool off for those visiting duringthe summer. NileGuide

contact:tel: +34 95 422 1404

location:

Avenida de la BorbollaSeville 41013

5 Parque de Mara Luisa

DESCRIPTION: Sitting in the centre of the city is a huge expanse of

parkland planted with a wide variety of trees from all over the world. Thisis the perfect place to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon. It has beencarefully laid out with lots of space to wander among the exotic plantsand numerous areas where you can sit and rest. You can rent bicyclesand even take a horse-drawn carriage ride. It's named after PrincessMara Luisa who donated some of the land and plants from her palacegardens to start the public park. Inside, you'll find examples of all styles ofarchitecture in the buildings erected as pavilions for Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Expo. Join one of the free guided tours given by students of thetourism school on weekends. Admission: free. wcities.com

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contact:tel: +34 95 422 4577

location:Paseo de Cristbal Coln 22Seville 41001

6 Plaza de Toros de La Maestranza

DESCRIPTION: Its full name is the Plaza de toros de la Real Maestranzade Caballera de Sevilla (Bullring of the Royal Equestrian Society ofNoblemen), and it is one of the most important bullrings in the world.Bullfighting critics claim a matador has not really made the grade until hehas triumphed here. All the great bullfighters like Belmonte, Manolete,Paquirri, Curro Romero and Espartaco have delighted crowds attendingspecial events during the April Feria and on Easter Sunday. wcities.com

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contact:tel: 954 223 183http://www.elrinconcillo.es/

location:C/ Gerona, 40Seville Seville 41003

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7 El Rinconcillo

OUR LOCAL EXPERT SAYS:The more formal dining room on the first floor offers3 to 5 course menus ranging from 27-47, but thereal highlight of El Rinconcillo is hanging out at themahogany tapas bar upstairs to people watch.

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Mon-Sun 1pm-1:30amDESCRIPTION: Looking for a truly Sevillana experience?Check out the oldest bar in Sevilla for affordable tapas anddrinks in a casual atmosphere. Hams now hang from theceiling of this former convent that was founded in 1670 andconverted into a restaurant in 1860, and the same family stillowns this lively establishment after seven generations.

Entertaining bartenders move quickly, chalking ordersbehind the bar for crowds that are always coming and going.Specialties include espinacas con garbanzos (spinach withgarbanzo beans) and pava de bacalao (fried cod). Perhapsyou'd like to try something a little different, like pimientosasados con huevos de cordoniz (roasted peppers with quailegg), or stick with Spanish tradition and order jamn serranoibrico (dry-cured Spanish ham). The bodega offers a wideselection of Spanish wines including sherry from nearby Jerezde la Frontera. NileGuide

contact:tel: +34 95 421 6492http://www.tablaoelarenal.com/

location:Calle Rodo 7Seville 41001

hours:Mo to Su from 08:30 PM to10:30 PM

8 Arenal (El)

DESCRIPTION: The singers clap, the guitars strum, the tensionbuilds, and the room fills with the ancient and mysterious magicof the flamenco. In the rear of a 17th-century structure, twoshows are performed nightly at 10pm. Drinks and food areserved at minuscule tables in a sweltering back room thatevokes Old Andalusia. The location is between Varflora andDos de Mayo in the vicinity of the Paseo Coln and the bullring.Cover 36 ($58), including first drink, or 60 ($96) for a fixed-price dinner. Frommer's

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Local Info

Universal Seville has entered the 21stcentury in great form, adapting herurban framework to the functionalityand modernity required by the capital

of an autonomous province, but withoutcomprising the historical city that was forcenturies the gateway to the New World.Seville today amalgamates the past,present and future perfectly, uniting modernbusiness practice with the old ways andlocal colour in an inimitable way. Seville ismade up of four major parts: the old partof the city, the site of the 1929 Exposition,Triana and the Isla de la Cartuja(Island of laCartuja).

Historical Seville

Visitors find this part of the city interestingbecause of the artistic and architecturalwealth represented here. You will findthe districts of Santa Cruz and theJudera(Jewish Quarter), El Arenal,la Alameda de Hrcules, and an areareferred to by some as the Acropolis,with significant monuments such as theCatedral(Cathedral) the Giralda, the RealesAlczares(Royal Fortresses) and theAyuntamiento(Town Hall), all of which areof immense artistic interest and containvaluable works of art such as paintings and

sculptures.

The Arco del Postigo del Aceite(Archof the Oil Gate) divides the Acropolisfrom the district of Arenal, whereyou will find the Plaza de Toros de laMaestranza(Maestranza Bull Ring) andthe Teatro de la Maestranza(MaestranzaTheatre), the Torre de la Plata(Silver Tower)and the Hospital de la Caridad(CharityHospital) and the most famous of them all,the Torre del Oro(Golden Tower). This isa busy commercial area with many small

shops, and it is one of the most popularareas among the'movida juvenil'(youngpeople) especially in the calle Adrianoin autumn and on the left bank of theGuadalquivir in spring.

It is beautiful to walk through the narrowstreets of the districts of Santa Cruz and

the Jewish quarter; you catch glimpsesof the Giralda over the rooftops from timeto time. It was here that the Jews andHebrews established themselves after thereconquest of the city by Ferdinand III TheSaint. The churches are outstanding, many

of them crafted in Mudejar style or withbeautiful Gothic ogives(pointed arches orwindows). The Alameda de Hrcules isone of the most popular parks in Seville.It is said that Hercules founded Seville. Ithas a youthful and cultural atmosphere.During the city's Carnaval this park isa favourite meeting place. On Sundaymornings it is the setting for the popularMercadillo de la Alameda(Alameda Market)where you can buy almost anything.Exposition of 29 site In the 1920s, Sevilleexperienced a cultural renaissance that has

been called Regionalismo(Regionalism),because it coincided with the rise ofAndalusian patriotism championed by BlasInfante. At this time the IberoamericanExposition of 1929 was held, and manybeautiful buildings were built in a lovelyspot in Seville to mark the occasion. Thenerve centre was the Parque de MaraLuisa(Maria Louisa Park).

Between the city centre and these buildingsfrom the beginning of the 20th centurythere are beautiful buildings like the

Palacio de San Telmo(San Telmo Palace),the headquarters of the UniversidadHispalense(Seville University, formerlya tobacco factory), the luxurious HotelAlfonso XIII, and a few metres away theCasino de la Exposicin and the TeatroLope de Vega.

In the Parque de Mara Luisa are the Plazade Espaa and the Plaza de Amrica,as well as many pavilions built for theExposition of 29. Among these are theRoyal Pavilion, and the pavilions of

Mudejar, Domecq, Mxico, Chile andUruguay(the two latter are now the headoffices of public institutions).

There are other Latin American pavilionsalong the Paseo de las Delicias andthe Avenida de la Palmera, includingthose of Guatemala and Cuba. Thelatter is one of the most beautiful, and

is the current headquarters for theDelegacin del Gobierno de la Juntade Andaluca(Andalusia AutonomousGovernment Headquarters).

Triana

Triana is located on the other bank of theGuadalquivir River. It is joined to Seville byseveral bridges, including that of Isabel IIalso known as the Puente de Triana(TrianaBridge).

Triana has traditionally been a fishingdistrict. It was once the site of the RealesAlmonas, a factory that produced the mostfamous soap in the world. Pottery makinghas also historically been an importantresource of this area.

There are plenty of famous streets in

Triana, among them San Jacinto, Betis,Pureza and Castilla. Triana is a district thatis thought of independently from Seville, infact the locals refer to Triana and Sevilleseparately, as if they were two differentcities.

Churches and chapels abound in Triana. Iteven has its own cathedral Iglesia de SantaAna). There is also a great tradition ofreligious guilds, such as the brotherhoodsof Semana Santa(Easter) like La Estrella,San Gonzalo, la Esperanza de Triana, El

Cachorro and La O.This traditional area has many bars whereyou can try pescato frito(small, deep-fried fish), such as in the Kiosco de lasFlores, one of Seville's most characteristicrestaurants.

Triana's atmosphere is more reminiscentof Seville in the 1930s and 1940s, than oftoday's overcrowded cities.

Island of la Cartuja

At the end of the 1980s, the Isla de la

Cartuja was practically virgin territorycontaining only the Monasterio de SantaMara de las Cuevas(monastery), casade Cartujos(house), and the old ceramicsfactory of the Marquis of Pickman.

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constructed, and the Island of la Cartujabecame one of the most modern areas ofSeville, much sought after by companieswishing to see up offices here. The extra-modern Escuela Superior de Ingenierosde la Universidad Hispalense(EngineeringSchool of Seville University) and some

private faculties are located here.It is a spacious and well-lit place, althoughan inconvenience is that it is so spreadout that it is not easy to walk from place toplace.

Several attractions are located on theIsland of la Cartuja. Among them are thefairground Isla Mgica(Magic Island), theEl Alamillo park(an ideal place to get intouch with nature), the Centro de AltoRendimiento where you can go rowingor canoeing, and the majestic Estadio

Olmpico(Olympic Stadium).

Some of the city's most important artexhibitions take place in the monasteryof Santa Maria de las Cuevas, such asthat which commemorated the 400thanniversary of the birth of Velzquez.

History

Many poets and writers have used thelegend of the origin of Seville in their works.

Two such are the brothers Joaqun andSerafn Alvarez Quintero in their dramaticpoem Historia de Sevilla(History of Seville)that begins:

"Mr Hercules, bored on the planet,was searching for a pretty place toset up a tavern. As he was passing aplace where today the Alameda stands,(and it is because of what happenedthere that it has the name it has), hestopped in amazement; breathing hard,he looked at the ground, then at the

sky, and said,'Brother, what a land."Contrary to the mythological version,scientific history verifies 7,000 years of thedolmens(prehistoric sepulchral chamber)at Aljarafe and El Gandl, in the municipaldistrict of Alcal de Guadaira, althoughthe ones at dlmenes de Valencina dela Concepcin are more well known.

Archaeological remains also exist in thevillages of the province, like at Carmonawhere the Museo de la Necrpolis(TheNecropolis Museum) is located; Osuna,or the region of Estepa, has the oldestIberian remains from southern Europe.You can view some of these remains in the

Museo Arqueolgico Municipal(MunicipalArchaeology Museum) in Marchena.The Phoenicians In the year 800 BC,Phoenician merchants settled in thevalley of the Guadalquivir River, in a citythat may have been Seville: the city'sname, Tartessus, was given to the riverand a kingdom. Biblical quotations andGreek historians confirm the existence oftreasures such as that of El Carambolo.The Tartessians must have lived onthe cornice of the Aljarafe, and theirdescendants established a city called

Hispalis, or present-day Seville. In 206 BCthe Second Punic War began, and Scipioreached these lands, defeated Asdrbaland established the city of Itlica, thebirthplace of the Roman emperors Hadrianand Trajan. The Romans Italica fell infavour of Hispalis(Roman Seville). Thecity experienced a period of expansionand growth. A walled acropolis withseveral access doors was built, thoughnowadays all that remain are the Arcode la Macarena(Macarena Arch) and thePostigo del Aceite(Oil Gate). Hispalis latermoved between Cesar and Pompeyowho engaged in the battle of Munda in 43BC(between Osuna and Estepa) in whichOsuna emerged victor. After this, Hispalisbecame a Roman colony with the right ofRoman citizenship. Vestiges of Romancivilisation remain in the city's MuseoArqueolgico(Archaeological Museum).Hispalis was the true political, economicand administrative centre of the southernIberian Peninsula. In the 4th centuryChristianity was legalised, and in the 5th

and 6th centuries the Suevo and Visigothicinvasions occurred. Muslim Seville Thearrival of the Muslims in 711 causeda radical transformation in the wholePeninsula, though especially in the southwhich they inhabited longest. Isbilia(theArabic name for Seville) blossomed withits Arabic-Andalusian culture mix. Jews,

Christians, Mozarabs(Christians livingunder Arab rule) and various Arab ethnicgroups lived together in harmony. Isbiliawas an important city, although Cordoba'sstatus as capital of Andalusia rankled hercitizens and caused several uprisingsagainst Cordoba. Seville flourished

culturally under the rule of al-Mutadid(11thcentury). In 1085 al-Mutadid was forced tocall on the aid of the Almoravids and wassubsequently exiled. Once again Sevillebloomed culturally under the Almoravidsand their successors the Almohads. The12th century saw a flourishing economy,population growth, and extensive buildingprojects. The Giralda, the minaret ofthe mosque, is a splendid example.The Reconquest In 1248, FerdinandIII reconquered Isbilia and expelled theMuslims, and the city was renamed Seville

It was repopulated by Christians, and asignificant Jewish quarter emerged. TheAlczar became the residence of theChristian monarchs. Seville blossomed,especially under Alfonso X the Wise, sonof Ferdinand III, and Pedro I The Cruel.You can see the Arabic influence in thereligious buildings of the era, for examplein churches such as Santa Marina, Iglesiade San Marcos o la torre de la iglesiade(or the tower of the church of) Iglesia deSanta Catalina. Gate to America In the15th century under the Catholic monarchsSeville became great, despite events suchas the establishment of the Inquisition.The city became the gateway to the NewWorld with its discovery by ChristopherColumbus. 18th and 19th centuriesSeville's brilliance declined in the 18thcentury, though she retained memoriesof having been the most important city inSpain. The Napoleonic invasion occurredin the 19th century(1808-1812), and partof Seville's artistic wealth was transportedto France. After the departure of the

French, Seville became immersed in theups and downs of political life that were afeature of Spain for most of the century.At the end of the century of Romanticism,the renowned Spanish Romantic poetGustavo Adolfo Bcquer emerged. He iscommemorated in a beautiful monumentin the Parque de Mara Luisa. Republic


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and WarThe Iberoamerican Expositionof 1929 in Seville was the first significantevent in the 20th century that began anew renaissance. Witness to this eventare beautiful monuments such as Plazade Espaa. Later came the brief period ofthe Second Republic(the first was in the

1870s), and the Franco regime. Queipode Llano took La Plaza de Sevilla the dayafter the uprising of 18 July 1936, and thecity scarcely felt the effects of the war,unlike many other parts of Spain, suchas Barcelona and Madrid. The nation-wide famine of the 1940s hit the countryhard. In the 1950s and 1960s, during thedictatorship, the country began to recoversomewhat. Democracy

With the arrival of democracy at the endof the 1970s, and the establishment of the

Statute of Autonomies, Seville became theprovincial capital and headquarters of itsprincipal autonomous bodies. It retains thestatus of one of the most important capitalsof Spain, and among its most beautiful.The staging of the International Expositionof 1992 in Seville endowed the city withan impressive infrastructure, includingcommunications, accommodation andrestaurants, ensuring many prospects forprogress throughout the 21st century. TheMuseo de Arte Contemporneo(Museum ofContemporary Art) now administers some

of the Expo pavilions.

Hotel Insights

As a result of the 1992 Universal Exhibition,Seville underwent great urban andcommunications changes that turned itinto a modern city, while keeping intact thecharming Andalusian idiosyncrasy.

Seville offers a wide choice of hotels.You have luxury, comfort, the basic, the

historical centre and suburban tranquility.Historical, functional or charming, Seville'shotels have excellent service.

Within the last few years, the city hasmanaged to carve a name for itself in thearea of fairs and conferences. If you comehere for such an event, the nearest hotel isthe Hotel Sevilla Congresos, situated just

opposite the exhibition center and one ofthe nearest hotels to the airport.

If you prefer more central areas, thereare hotels belonging to the big nationalchains, with facilities to make all types ofmeeting, convention, symposiums, andsuch a resounding success. For example,

the Hotel Occidental Sevilla is highlyrecommended for executives arrivingfrom Madrid at Santa Justa station, as it isdirectly opposite.

Right in the heart of the city, the Hotel MeliSevilla is the largest conference centre,situated opposite the Plaza de Espaa,though the conference hotel par excellenceis the Hotel Alcora, which has a naturalvantage point over the city in the Aljarafedistrict, some five minutes from the centre.This hotel has lots of famous guests from

the world of television and entertainment,as it is near the Canal Sur TelevisionStudios.

If you want to experience all the emotionof the Isla Mgica amusement park,(on theIsla de la Cartuja) with your family, one ofthe best choices is the Gran Hotel BarcelRanacimiento.

Seville is a city to be enjoyed on foot. Ifyou're looking for the marks of history andthe charm of art, walk through the narrowstreets of the Santa Cruz neighbourhood

and its nearby Catedral. When the plan isto enjoy the relics of the past, why not stayat Las Casas de la Judera, a hotel built in a17th-century palace. Nearby are Casas delRey de Baeza and the Hotel Los Seises,built on a section of Palacio Arzobispal, atthe foot of the Giralda. If you're looking foreconomical but charming lodgings, Sevilleoffers boarding houses and one-star andtwo-star hotels built in typical Sevillianhouses, with their courtyards and flowers,such as the Hotel Londres or the Hotel

Simn, a short walk from the cathedral.Also, in the Alameda de Hrcules, a busynightlife area and Sunday market, theApartamentos Patios de Sevilla are highlyrecommended for families with children, asall rooms have a fully equipped kitchen andthe prices are very reasonable.

Seville's most emblematic hotel is theluxurious Hotel Alfonso XIII, built for theIberoamerican Exhibition of 1929 andopened by the king after whom it is named.Monarchs and famous actors such as BradPitt have stayed here, along with otherfamous people who have visited the city.

The alternative to this hotel might easily bethe Hotel Casa Imperial, next to the Casade Pilatos.

If you want to leave the metropolis tovisit the countryside and take in a naturalsurrounding, without compromising yourcomfort, consider the Hacienda Benazuza,en Sanlcar la Mayor, some 20km fromSeville, and the Hotel Casa Carmona, in thehistorical city of Carmona, as well as thetypical Sevillian estates, 20 or 25 kms fromtown, where you'll discover how well-off

families live in the Andalusian countryside,in places like Torre de la Reina, the guilaReal, in the municipality of Guillena, and ElEsparragal, in Gerena.

If bulls are your thing, a hotel with plentyof bull-fighting tradition is the Meli ColnHotel, where during the bull-fighting seasonthere is a great sense of anticipation,because it is here that most of the matadorstay. It is also very central and has akitchen worthy of eulogy. Don't omit avisit to Seville's refurbished commercial

centre, which begins at the Plaza Nueva,with luxury shops, continues through CalleSierpes, which is crammed full of shops ofall sorts, and runs into La Campana, whereyou'll find Spain's most famous departmentstore, El Corte Ingls. For this kind ofbuying and window shopping, the hotelsInglaterra and Derby are recommended.

Another very commercial street, in the LosRemedios neighbourhood now, is CalleAsuncin, and close by is the Hotel MonteCarmelo. At the end of this street is the site

of the famous Feria de Abril.

Restaurants Insights

Seville is a city with such a rich gastronomiculture that for each hour of the daythere is a special dish to be sampled at


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a particular establishment. The serranobreakfast(toast with cured ham, olive oiland tomato) is a real tradition in the city,and referred to as"pan de pueblo." Youcan try it at Emperador Trajano. But themost characteristic Sevillian gastronomicfeature is, of course, the tapa. Tapas are

a series of small and varied portions oftypical dishes, normally accompanied bya beer or local wine. Try starting off at LasColumnas; it could be the beginning of theday's gastronomic experience, around onein the afternoon. A dry sherry(vino fino)or grape juice(mosto), accompanied by alittle cod omelette or Russian salad mightbe just the thing to whet your appetite.This establishment is a five minute walkfrom the heart of the historical quarter,where the visitor can sample tapas ofbread and fried pork in La Andana, next to

the Catedral, or any one of the exquisitetapas served at the bars of the El Arenaldistrict, such as Bodegn Torre del Oro.You are highly recommended to tryrevueltoin one of its many varieties, as it is one ofSeville's most traditional dishes. Salmorejo,gazpacho,'pescato' frito, giblets, snails,potato salad, are evidence of the culinaryrichness of Hispalis city, to which faithfultestimony is provided by El Copo. TheTriana district, especially Betis y SanJacinto streets, have the most tapas bars,where outstanding fried fish can be eatenat Kiosko de las Flores, orpavas, one ofthe specialities of Casa Cuesta. Seville alsohas some very good restaurants: EgaaOriza, Enrique Becerra, Casa Robles, andestablishments specialising in internationalcuisine, like San Marco, where all typesof Italian and Mediterranean dishes areoffered in a lovely setting. Naturally, thelarge fast food chains have franchises alover Seville. Once you have eaten, thereare endless bars and cafeterias where youcan have good coffee, such as Habanilla,

with a varied selection of desserts andcakes or the Horno del Duque. Also, thecafeterias Jamaica Coffee Shop and BarEspaa are places that, although different,are two of the most select and interesting.But, as far as sweets are concerned, it hasto be the confections of the nuns, whichcan be purchased at Convento de San

Leandro(specialists inyemas, made withsugar and egg yolk), or the Convento deSanta Paula located in the centre of Seville.The places recommended for lunch arealso good for dinner, but you should bethinking about this by nightfall becausethe tapas bars in particular tend to close

around midnight. For drinks, the city centreis full of pubs, discos and caf terraces.Nevertheless, between the months of Mayand October, the best place to drink inSeville is the left bank of the Guadalquivir,which has many terraces at this time ofthe year. During the winter, the areasfrequented by the hip are the plaza delSalvador, with venues like Alcaicera, or theneighbourhood of Alfalfa, where Sopa deGanso is found, as well as places furtheraway from the historical quarter, like LosRemedios or Viapol, areas with many pubs

and caf terraces like Flaherty and Aduana,that offer music and all kinds of drinks intothe early hours of the morning.

Nightlife Insights

Seville is a city where leisure andculture mix with tradition and modernity,the specifically Andalusian and thecosmopolitan, maintaining roots withoutrenouncing the present or the future. InSeville you can visit the most famousmonuments, eat out on a terrace whileyou soak up the southern sun andhear concerts by the most outstandingmusicians.

Art: Seville has a wide variety of salonsand galleries for art exhibitions, amongwhich the following stand out: Juana deAizpuru, specialists in new movements;Flix Gmez and Rafael Ortiz, two of thecity's classics; and Cavecanem, a space inwhich to see the best artists.

The city itself is a museum that has to bediscovered by walking through its streetsor by taking a ride in a horse and carriage,but without forgetting the obligatory sightsof the cathedral, the Giralda, the RealesAlczares and the Torre del Oro, whichhouses the Museo Naval. Among themost interesting spaces is the Museo de

Bellas Artes, with pictures by Pacheco,Roelas and, above all, Murillo. The MuseoArqueolgico,(Archaeological Museum) inthe Parque de Mara Luisa contains piecesfrom the old Roman town of Itlica, and theMuseo de Artes y Costumbres Popularestakes you on a trip through the traditions of

Andalusian culture. In the Plaza de Torosis the Museo Taurino, and two centresoccupied with the new movements are theMuseo de Arte Contemporneo and theCentro Andaluz de Arte Contemporneo, inthe isla de Cartuja.

Cinema: Seville has plenty to offer thefilmgoer, with lots of cinemas(most of themmultiplexes) so that it is easy to find thefilm that suits you. For their spaciousness,these cinemas stand out: the NervinPlaza, with 20 screens and Los Arcos

Multicines, with 12. If you like traditionalcinemas with just one large screen, there isonly one choice: Cervantes, with beautifulinterior architecture. If you prefer originallanguage cinema, visit the five studios ofAvenida Multicines.

Besides the commercial cinemas, thereare other ways to see films, such as classiccinema in the Pabelln de Uruguay andtheme seasons at the Cinemateca UGT,all in the original versions with Spanishsubtitles.

Music: For opera and classical musicconcerts in Seville there is the Teatro dela Maestranza, but you can also see liverock and pop in the studios of Fun Cluband Salamandra, or in late night bars likeLa Carbonera, which dedicates one day aweek to Blues.

Flamenco: One of the cradles of flamencois a propitious place for this art. That'swhy performances and festivals takeplace throughout the year in Seville andits province. Every night you can listen to

flamenco while having dinner or a drink inthe Palacio Andaluz, or El Arenal.

Theatres: There are theatres dedicatedto the classics, such as the Teatro Lopede Vega, theatres specialising in newmovements, like the Teatro Central,and children's theatres, like the Teatrode la Alameda. Of the private theatres,


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there is the Teatro Imperial and, foralternative productions, there are the SalaLa Imperdible, the Sala Cero, and the SalaTala.

ZONES

El Arenal: One of the city's traditional

districts, it is right next to the Plaza deToros and is a good place to have a drink,either inside or outside one of the manybars that line the streets. Among them isArenal(El), which offers a nice atmosphereand good music. In the same area there aregay bars like the Isbili ya.

The river: There are places to drink andenjoy the pleasant summer evenings oneither side of the Guadalquivir river. Onthe'sevillana' bank, El Capote is one ofthe busiest bars, and La Torre is another.In Calle Torneo, there are also live musicvenues like Salamandra. In the Triana area,especially calle Betis, try Sala Boss.

Alameda de Hrcules: This is one of theliveliest areas, though you should takecare here because it is a little dangerous.However, you can enjoy the action inthe city's most bohemian atmosphere inEl Habanilla or the Bulebar, live musicvenues like Fun Club, gay bars like ElBaron Rampante, Naima or the Cubanatmosphere of Sandunguera.

Centro y Alfalfa: There are plenty of gooddrinking places in the old part of town.The best thing to do is first drink a fewbeers in the middle of the street in Plazadel Salvador. Then you could move on toBestiario or to the Cathedral disco. Thereare also classic"in" places like Sopa deganso.

Santa Cruz: Las juderias also has plentyof drinking and tapas bars in its narrowwinding streets, though it is advisable tomove towards the Cathedral as the nightgets on. Among them, all more or less inthe same area, is Las Columnas.

Things to Do Insights

Santa Cruz y La Judera Districts:

Los Jardines de Murillo is a very convenientpoint of departure for a tour around theSanta Cruz and la Judera districts, two ofSeville's most interesting areas for historyand legend. They are also called Jardinesde Catalina de Ribera and from there youcan see part of the walls of the Reales

Alczares, covered in vines and creepersup to the battlements, and encircled bydense and varied vegetation and ancienttrees.

Your first steps take you to the callejn delAgua, at the edge of the Santa Cruz district.In this small street you can contemplatesome of the prettiest Sevillian patios,adorned with flowers and fountains, untilcoming to the Hospital de los Venerables,the first stop on the tour.

You continue on a delightful walk throughthe narrow streets of the Santa Cruzdistrict, which has pretty squares withorange trees and small bars where youcan stop for a refreshment. At the calleMateos Gago you come to Iglesia de SantaCruz, very near the Plaza de la Alfalfa, thestarting point for a beautiful walk throughthe narrow and labyrinthine streets of theJudera district.

On the way, you can pass through calleCabeza del Rey Don Pedro. There, ina niche in the wall, is a piece of marble

representing the head of King Pedro I(TheCruel), or the Avenger. Legend has it thatthe king promised to place the head ofsomeone responsible for a murder there.A local claimed that the author of the crimewas the king himself who, keeping his word,put his own head there; it was taken fromthe marble statue representing him in thegardens of his palace.

In this area, near the Ronda Histrica,are the streets Navarros, Santiago, andguilas, near the gates of la Carne y

Osario, an area of churches, like that ofSan Esteban, with gothic ogives well thatare well worth a visit, next to the Casa dePilatos.

The streets of the Judera, where the jewsand Hebrews came after the expulsion ofthe Arabs after the reconquest of the city

by Fernando III the Saint, bring you to calleSol, with the churches Santa Catalina, LosTerceros and San Romn.

San Luis street, where the church of SanLuis is, is the main thoroughfare that comesout onto the Arco and the Baslica de laMacarena.

Historical quarter and El Arenal:

From the Santa Cruz district you arrivein just a few minutes at the Plaza delTriunfo, with the Reales Alczares on yourleft, Archivo de Indias opposite, and theCatedral and the Giralda, on the right.

You should really visit, or at leastcontemplate, these monuments, as they areemblems of Sevilla, along with the Plaza deToros de la Maestranza(bullring), just fiveminutes away.

From the Plaza del Triunfo you can gotowards the Arenal district, passing underthe arch of Postigo del Aceite, one of theold gates of the wall that encircled Seville,and so called because the city's oil(aceite)arrived there.

When you get to the corner of calle Dos deMayo con Temprado, you'll find the Hospitade la Caridad, the work of the benefactorMaara, and the Teatro de la Maestranza,very near the"catedral del toreo", in thePaseo de Cristbal Coln, with a small

chapel in calle Adriano, where the Virginsof Pity and Charity are venerated. And justfifty metres away is the Torre del Oro, amonument which is, along with the Giralda,is a symbol of the city.

On coming out of calle Adriano, a smalllabyrinth of narrow and very commercialstreets, full of hotels and restaurants, youcome to the Plaza Nueva, the centre ofSeville. The Ayuntamiento is a majesticbuilding if seen from this side, and trulycolossal if contempalted from the Plaza de

San Francisco.

Once there, the next step is Sierpes, themost famous street in Seville, known for itsown special charm and atmosphere, whereeveryhting happens. Plaza del Salvador is

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Chapel) that goes practically unnoticedbecause of its smallness but has one of themost spectacular baroque altarpieces in thecity.

La Campana is a good place to rest a whilein any of the cafeterias there. Higher upare the church Iglesia de la Anunciacin,

the Plaza de la Encarnacin and Cuna,Puente y Pelln and Franco streets. Now isthe moment to visit the Iglesia del Salvadorand contemplate the sculptures of Cristodel Amor, Juan de Mesa, and Jess dePasin, by Martnez Montas, the twogreat masters of Baroque art. The plazadel Salvador has a magnificent atmosphereat any hour of the day and any time of theyear. Have a beer and a tapa in any oneof its bodegas and finish off your tour ofSeville in style.

Barrio de Triana:

Once, coming to Triana meant taking a boatacross the wonderful river Guadalquivir.Today, you just have to get to Puente deIsabel II, the Triana bridge that takes youover the waters to Altozano, next to theAbastos market, where this incomparabledistrict starts: at Plaza de Triana.

You shouldn't go on without taking a lookback in order to contemplate Seville from itsother bank and discover new perspectiveson the city, through the quiet gaze of the

statue of Juan Belmonte.

If you turn to the left to go into the callePureza, in its impressive narrownessyou can imagine the glories ofinnumerablemadrugs, next to the Capillade los Marineros(Sailor's Chapel), wherethe queen of Triana, her glorious Hope,lets out impassioned cries on beholdingher apparition during Holy Week, known asSemana Santa. Only then, having greetedthe Seora, can you go on your way againtowards the bridge, in order now to pass

through la calle San Jacinto, but don't forgetto have something to drink first at MariscosEmilio. A walk through the numerousshops of the area and you can satisfy thechildren's desire in Juguetes Barreiro, andpurchase some lovely local tiles to decoratethe house.

Retrace your steps and this time, beforecoming to the bridge, walk to the left andcross the Plaza de San Jorge, towardsCalle Castilla.

If you're thirsty, a glass of wine at CasaCuesta and, further on, Paco lvarez might

even get you a taste of flamenco. If you'vehad enough of walking by now, you canbring your tour to an end by going back tothe bridge and walking along the river bankthrough famous Calle Betis.

Along the way enjoy some typical fried fishat the Kiosco de las Flores, after a lookthrough the newspapers at the Caf de laPrensa; the pathway will take you from theArgentinian beef pampas La Mara, to amost elegant Italy in the form of San Marco.And, if you like bar terraces Ro Grande hasthe largest.

At the end of the street, you are comingout of Triana and into the district of Sevillecalled Los Remedios that runs into Plazade Cuba.

Barrio de la Macarena:

This walk begins by skirting around thewall, historical symbol of this district. Asyou're walking you pass the Baslica dela Macarena. Here the treaure best lovedby Sevillians, the image of the Virgin forwhom the devout sigh each Good Friday,

is kept. La Esperanza Macarena is a late17th-century statue whose passage causesthe populace to break out into applause inthe Alameda de Hrcules.

On a level with the church, with theArcothe only Almoravid gate thatsurvivesand crossing the avenue, is themajestic Hospital de las Cinco Llagas, aRenaissance building that has been theheadquarters of the Andalusian Parliamentsince 1992.

Above all, La Macarena is a populardistrict, with a number of paved streets,churches and tall buildings. It is in thisarea of the university Hospital, filling theneighbourhood with medical students.

On one side are the streets Len XIII,and Ronda de Capuchinos, as well asAvenida de la Cruz Rioja, and on the

other, the framework of the little San Gilroads, with its iglesia(church), as well asPlaza del Pumarejo, Pasaje Mallol and theConvento de Santa Paula, now en route tothe centre. If you choose Calle San Luis,you'll find one of the most beautiful baroquechurches in the city, San Luis de los

Franceses, impressive for its dimensionsand sculptures. It is an example of thebaroque art that prevails still in the city.

The walk ends coming into the old quarterthrough the Plaza de San Romn y LosTerceros, or going out through Resolana toCalle Torneo, in which direction you'll findyourself facing the Barqueta bridge whichtakes you to la Cartuja and Isla Mgica, theamusement park.

Parque de Mara:

It was once a gift from Seville to the InfantaMara Luisa Fernanda de Orleans, in 1893,and then the scene of the IberoamericanExhibition celebrated in Seville in 1929.Today the Parque de Mara Luisa(MariaLuisa Park) is the city's main green areaand of the most important parks in thecountry, much to the pride of Sevillians,who remember playing in the gardens aschildren, and also a recreational area fortourists.

But let's start at the beginning. Theentrance through the Plaza de Espaa

will dazzle you. If you have chosen asunny day(not hard to do here) it will beperfect: a large building, semi-circular inshape, including an artificial lake, fountainand two towers, one to the north andone to the south, from which you canget a view of the park. This building,which housed the Spanish Pavilion in1929, was built by the architect AnbalGonzlez and is refurbished in ceramictiles with representations of all the Spanishprovinces. The tiles are beautiful, and this i

a lovely spot for photos; you will often seeSpanish tourists going to snap themselvesin front of the tiles of their province.

Quite inside the park now, you can walkalong the Avenue of the Swans to thelake where you can feed these gorgeousanimals. The grassy areas are ideal forresting a while and soaking up the sun,


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but there are also caf terraces in thearea if you prefer to take a coffee as youcontemplate the scene.

The central point of the park is in thePlaza de Amrica, where the realstars are the pigeons. From here threepavilions rise majestically: the Real, the

Bellas Artes and the Mudjar. Theselatter two are home to museums: theArqueolgico(Archaeological) and the Artesy Costumbres Populares(Popular Arts andCustoms).

Another of the avenues, Hernn Corts,guarded by high poplars, pays homageto the Alvarez Quintero brothers. And ifyou fancy a touch of romance, you cango through the Avenida de Pizarro to themonument dedicated to someone who wasthe greatest poet of these parts, Gustavo

Adolfo Bcquer. There you can sit down toread verse, declare your love, or just rest,because there is still a lot of Seville to see.

Also, The Sevilla Official Tour Guides is agreat way to explore the city.

Outside the City

Classic Journeys offers a guided tour ofAndalucia departing from Seville.

Travel Tips

Getting There:

By Air: Seville is served by 2 airports:Seville Airport(+34 95 444 9000)(for European travelers) and MalagaInternational Airport(AGP)(+34 95 2048484). Please call for airline information.International travelers typically arrive inMadrid or Barcelona, then transfer toMalaga. The Madrid Barajas InternationalAirport(MAD):(http://www2.aena.es/aeropuertos/barajas/index.htm/+34 91

305 6000) Located nine miles east ofdowntown, Madrid handles 25 millionpassengers a year. Its three terminals,which are connected by free shuttle buses,are loaded with restaurants, cafes, andretail outlets. Major airlines serving theairport include:

Aero Mexico(+ 1 800 237 6639/http://www.aeromexico.com) Air Berlin( +4530 41 47 75 10/http://www.airberlin.com)Air Europa(+1 888 238 7585/http://www.air-europa.com) Air France(+1800 871 1366/http://www.airfrance.com)American Airline(+1 800 433 7300/http://

www.aa.com) British Airways(+1 800 2479297/http://www.british-airways.com)Continental(+1 800 525 0280/http://www.continental.com) Delta(+1 800 2211212/http://www.delta.com) Iberia(+1 800772 4642/http://www.iberia.com) IberworldAirlines( http://www.iberworld.com)United(+1 800 241 6522/http://www.ual.com) US Airways(+1 800428 4322/http://www.usairways.com)Vueling( +34 93 378 78 78/http://www.vueling.com)

The Barcelona Airport:(+34 932 983838;http://www.barcelona-airport.com/)

Taxis are easy to locate outside theterminals. Only board taxis that operatevia meter for the others are notorious forovercharging.

Rental Car Companies:

Avis(+1 800 831 2847/http://www.avis.com)Hertz(+1 800 654 3131/http://www.hertz.com) Carjet.com(http://www.carjet.com/)

Local rental prices are high, so it is best tobook in advance. Remember, in Spain carsdrive on the right-hand side of the road. Formore Seville driving tips, check outhttp://www.seville.world-guides.com/travel.html.

By Train: RENEFE(+34 93 490 1122/http://www.renfe.es) is Spain's largest train linestation, catering to the towns and citiesin southern and eastern Spain includingSeville and Valencia.

By Bus: Estacion de Autobuses Plaza deArmas(+34 954 908 040) and Estacion deAutobuses Prado de San Sebastian serveas Seville's main bus stations. NationalExpress(http://www.nationalexpress.com/)serves all of Europe. Eurolines(http://www.eurolines.com/) also serves Europe.

Getting Around:

By Bus: Transportes Urbanos deSevilla(TUSSAM)(+34 954 420 011;http://www.tussam.es/)

By Metro: Metro de Sevilla(+34 902 364985;http://www.metrodesevilla.net/)

By Taxi: Unless it is during a main fiesta,

it is easy to hail a cab on the street. Beaware that most taxi drivers do not speakgood English, so it is helpful to know a fewkey Spanish phrases. Look for taxis witha green light; it is important to ensure theyare metered. Companies include: RadioTaxi Giralda(+34 954 675 555) Radio-Taxi(+34 954 580 000) Tele-Taxi(+34 954622 222)

By Horse Carriage: For a unique way totour the city, take a ride on a horse carriageThey are waiting in line at the Cathedral

and at the Plaza de Espaa in the MariaLuisa Park. The cost is EUR30 for 40minutes.

By Foot: It is easy to travel as apedestrian in the city, especially as a tourisMost of the major attractions are withinwalking distance of Seville's main hotels.

Fun Facts

Seville Country: Spain

Seville by the Numbers: Population:710,000 Elevation: 102 feet Averagenumber of days with precipitation: 80Average January Temperature: 52 degreesF Average July Temperature: 81 degrees F

Quick Facts: Major Industries: Tourism,manufacture of tobacco, armaments,explosives, perfume, porcelain,pharmaceuticals, chemicals, textiles, andmachinery Electricity: 220 volts, 60 Hz;standard two-pin plug Time Zone: GMT+ 1Country Dialing Code: 34 Area Code: 95

Did You Know? In the 17th century,Seville was home to a flourishing school ofpainting including world-famous artists suchas Diego Velasquez, Bartolome Murillo(botnatives of the city) and Francisco Pacheo.


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Orientation: Located in southwest Spain,Seville is on the Guadalquivir River north-northeast of Cadiz.

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