Top Five Things To Do And See In Seville

Top Five Things To Do And See In Seville

 

Seville, one of the largest Spanish cities is the capital of southern Spain's Andalusia region and is rich in Moorish heritage. This is visible in everything from the colourful painted tiles that adorn many buildings to the lobed arches of the palaces. Seville is a popular tourist destination, and the city has one of the largest old towns in Spain.

It is famous worldwide due to its culture, monuments, traditions, and artistic heritage, with many attractions, both modern and historical making it a great place to visit. If you planned a trip to Seville, you have jumped on the right site to get guidance about what to do and see in Seville.

 

1. Seville Aquarium

The Seville Aquarium is open all year round and is located next to the river on Calle Santiago Montoro. Both fresh and salt-water species are on display with 35 different tanks throughout the attraction, housing around 7,000 fish, mammals, and reptiles, with more than 400 different species.

This aquarium is one of the major oceanariums in entire Europe. It is also counted as the deepest shark tank of the Iberian Peninsula. It has a depth of nine meters, a capacity of two million litres of water if you want to see the sea turtles and different species of sharks.

Visitors can see the two newly renovated ecosystems, The Rainforest and The Mangrove, home to hundreds of tropical fish. This aquatic day out is educational as it is important, and the Aquarium of Seville works very hard to inform its visitors about the dangers facing our oceans.

 


2. Seville Cathedral

Visitors can explore one of the world's biggest cathedrals that has a stunning exterior.

The inside of Seville Cathedral is just as impressive, with an enormous main hall that houses one of the largest altarpieces worldwide. Flanking the hall, you'll find 80 individual chapels dedicated to the many saints and noble figures that played a part in the city's religious history. The Cathedral has an enchanting courtyard. It has orange blossom penetrating the air. 

 

And after you've explored the ground levels, climb the legendary Giralda tower and enjoy far-reaching views of Seville and the lush Andalusian countryside.

 

The Cathedral was built as a minaret for the Great Mosque of Seville Moorish Spain. It was constructed during the reign of the Almohad dynasty. The Catholics later added a top with Renaissance-style when the Muslims were excluded from the area.

 

 

3. The Royal Alcázar of Seville

The Palace of Seville is known as the Royal Alcazar. The first-ever Caliph of Andalucía constructed this palace as a Moorish fort in the 10th century. But the construction of the present Royal Alcazar was started in the 14th century.

 

The Royal Alcázar is a marvellous UNESCO-listed palace complex still in use by the Spanish royal family. Their chambers, staterooms, and ornate halls are on the upper level. The palace is absolutely beautiful, with the walls tiled in rich hues, hallways decorated with crystal lamps and vast tapestries, and the intricate ceilings are stunning. Outside the fountains, lush citrus groves and manicured gardens are enchanting.

 

As you all know, Seville was the capital of Al-Andalus; Alcazar was made as the main residence of the Almohade caliphs. The previous building was wholly demolished except the walls. A total of twelve palaces were constructed then.

 

The palace is well known for its unique tile decoration. Two types of tile are used, which are arista and majolica tiles. A green body is imprinted in the arista technique, and each segment of the tile has pointed ridges. This technique creates tiles with transparent glazes that are not flat. As the ceramics were made later in about the 15th-16th century, ceramics were made in tiles later. On the other hand, in the art majolica, ceramics' development made it possible to paint directly on the surface of ceramics, which is then covered with an opaque white glaze. 

 


4. The Metropol Parasol

Since opening in 2011, the Metropol Parasol, known locally as The Mushrooms, has become a city icon. It is designed as a giant sunshade by German architect Jürgen Mayer, and it's said to be the world's largest wooden structure; it's certainly a formidable sight with its 30 meter high mushroom-like pillars and honeycombed roof. Lift service is used to run from the basement to the top, where you can enjoy fantastic city views from a winding walkway and cafe.

The wood used in constructing this was imported from Finland because of its properties. A lot was done to develop some feasible alternative to buttress its structure. But all of them were proved impractical by the experts due to added weights. Finally, after this struggle, at the beginning of 2009, a feasible design was settled using glue s reinforcement. Some estimates show that the construction of this structure took about 100 million euros.

 


5. The Flamenco Show Of Seville 

Besides being the capital city of Andalusia, Seville is a unique city where the history and culture gets mixed with the warmth of its locals and the bustle of neighbours.

Moreover, the Capital city is a cradle of flamenco. It is the crystal-clear result of all cultures that passed through this land throughout its history. A middle voice, a spontaneous heel, and a guitar sound can be felt around.

If you love to hear the chords of a guitar, a buleria, a solea, or a tando, consider visiting the Seville Flamenco show.

Visitors can explore fascinating exhibits, costumes, props, and more in the Flamenco Museum and see how flamenco evolved from folk art into a national cultural institution. Enjoy a high-tech tribute to the traditional dance, with giant interactive displays that mesmerize you. Then experience a traditional live flamenco performance at one of the best venues in Seville, a wonderfully atmospheric 18th-century courtyard.


 

As mentioned above are the few things you must consider before planning a trip to Seville. If you are a fun-loving person, this city has a lot to offer you.

 

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