According to legend, Sevilla was founded by Hercules
and its origins are linked with the Tartessian civilisation. It
was called Hispalis under the Romans and Isbiliya with the Moors.
Its high point in its history was following the discovery of America.
Sevilla lies on the banks of the Guadalquivir and
is one of the largest historical centres in Europe, it has the minaret
of La Giralda, the cathedral (one of the largest in Christendom),
and the Alcázar Palace. Part of its treasure include Casa
de Pilatos, Torre del Oro, the Town Hall, Archive of the Indies (where the historical
records of the American continent are kept), the Fine Arts Museum
(the second largest picture gallery in Spain) , plus convents, parish
churches and palaces.
It has hosted two international exhibitions (1929
and 1992) and is the administrative capital of Andalucía.
The quarter of Triana on the other side of the river, La Macarena,
Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé, the street of Las Sierpes,
plus La Maestranza bullring, María Luisa park and
the riverside walks are all representative images of Sevilla.
For all its important monuments and fascinating
history, Sevilla is universally famous for being a joyous town.
While the Sevillians are known for their wit and sparkle, the city
itself is striking for its vitality. It is the largest town in Southern
Spain, the city of Carmen, Don Juan and Figaro.
The Sevillians are great actors and
put on an extraordinary performance at their annual Fería
de Abril, a week-long party of drink, food and dance which takes
place day and night in more than a thousand especially mounted tents.
But above all it allows the men to parade on their fine horses and
the women to dance in brilliantly coloured gypsy dresses.
Immediately before that is Holy Week, Semana
Santa, a religious festival where hooded penitents march In
long processions followed by huge baroque floats on which sit Images
of the Virgin or Christ, surrounded by cheerful crowds. Both Spring
events are well worth experiencing.
In Sevilla, you will want to visit the
old city, with the Cathedral and the Giralda tower
at its heart. (You can climb the steps inside the tower for a magnificent
view of the City). Very close by are the royal Mudéjar palace
known as the Alcazar with marvellous gardens and the Santa
Cruz quarter, with cramped streets, flowered balconies, richly
decorated facades, hidden patios... Other sights not to be missed
are, in the old city, the Casa de Pilatos, a large sixteenth-century
mansion where Mudejar, Gothic and Renaissance styles blend harmoniously
amidst exuberant patios and gardens and, crossing the Triana
bridge over the large Guadalquívir River, the
lively popular quarter of Triana with charming narrow streets
around the church of Santa Ana and traditional ceramic factories.
Recommended charming Hotels
In Sevilla, several hotels are restored as well-maintained
town houses or mansions arranged around a typical, Andalucian courtyard.
This is an experience not to be missed as they are available in
all price ranges.
Recommended tapas bars
Don's miss out on the tapas. The city is credited
with their invention and has more than a thousand bars where the
choice of food, is virtually unlimited, from seafood to ham and
sausage, from vegetable to cheese. The Sevillians actually make
a meal of them, moving from bar to bar and trying one dish at a
time.
In the Santa Cruz quarter, try Bar Giralda,
Modesto, Las Teresas and Casa Robles.
In Triana, El Kiosco de las Flores, Casa
Cuesta and Bodeguita Sanlúcar. In Santa Catalina,
El Rinconcillo, El Bacalao and Quitapesares (Bar Peregill)
Hotel Websites
Hotel in Seville Hotel Monte Triana: A 3-star hotel in Seville (Spain). Enjoy the charm of the district of Triana. Only 10 minutes' walk from the historic city centre and the Isle of la Cartuja, where many businesses have been set up.
Luxury hotel Alfonso XIII 5 star Hotel Alfonso XIII is a sumptuous, elegant hotel, with the splendour of a luxurious Moorish palace, just a few steps from the cathedral of Seville and the Alcazar palace.
Corral
Del Rey
Seville's hippest private hotel located in the heart of the
historic quarter of Barrio Santa Cruz, fives minutes walk
from the Cathedral.
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Casa
Numero 7 A tastefully converted private residence in the Santa
Cruz district that has an intimacy of setting that retains
all the individuality of a private home.
Calle Virgenes, 7. Tel. 954 221 581
Hotel La Casa del Maestro New charming andalucian style hotel in Seville´s historical center. Feel at home in typical andalusian guesthouse atmosphere.
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