Flamboyant flamenco in the Plaza de España © Michelle Chaplow |
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Introduction to Seville for ICANN86 attendees
Seville is Spain’s third-largest city and arguably its most beautiful. The old centre, which is easily walkable, is replete with an intriguing historical medley: Roman columns, Moorish arches and Golden Age palaces, whose pretty plant-filled patios can be glimpsed through intricate iron gates. The city is famous for its ebullient inhabitants and their love of fiestas, its tasty tapas - succulent small dishes of Iberian pork, blue-fin tuna and juicy red tomatoes supped in characterful bars; and its flamboyant flamenco - watch the mesmerising dancers and musicians perform their dramatic art form in tablaos.
Santa Cruz - the Jewish quarter is the most emblematic barrio, close to Cathedral and the Alcazar, with narrow, flower-lined alleyways; riverside Triana is the home of ceramic tiles and flamenco; Arenal has the bullring, main concert hall, and port with replica ship Nao Victoria; Alfalfa is full of artisan stores and little bars; the Alameda / Macarena is the bohemian district; and the centre embraces Plaza Nueva, City Hall, and the main shopping area.
FIBES conference centre itself is located about 20 minutes from the centre, in the Sevilla Este (East Seville) district of the city (see below for public transportation).
