The local take
The city wears its layers openly: Roman mosaics, Moorish and Mudéjar courtyards, Gothic and Baroque churches, and private collections of Andalusian painting. Across the river, Isla de la Cartuja leans toward contemporary art and indie music festivals. Music fills the calendar, from flamenco to early music in old churches and big summer concerts outdoors, and Holy Week brings processions through the neighborhoods.
Day trips are easy too: Roman ruins just outside the city, hilltop towns with Moorish fortresses, whitewashed mountain villages, the wetlands to the southwest, sherry country and the Atlantic coast. Each listing includes tips from the licensed local guide who chose it, and the chips jump to museums, landmarks, live events or day trips.
Historic LandmarkRoyal Alcazar of Seville
You'll need to pay a few euros to visit the Royal Alcazar of Seville (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Seville, Santa CruzRecommended by Adriana M.
Historic LandmarkMuseumsAntiquarium
If you head to the Antiquarium under Metropol Parasol in Plaza de la Encarnación, you're in for a pleasant surprise.
Seville, ReginaRecommended by Javier G.
Day TripsAracena
Aracena is a beautiful whitewashed village in the mountains of Huelva province.
SevilleRecommended by Lola R.
MuseumsArchaeological Museum of Seville
The Archaeological Museum of Sevilla, or the Museo Arqueológico de Sevilla, was built in 1929 and is located in María Luisa Park.
Seville, El PorvenirRecommended by Javier G.
Historic LandmarkMuseumsArchivo de Indias
Built during Philip II's reign, the General Archive of the Indies is one of the world's grandest document centers and home to over 80 million documents spanning the 15th to 19th…
Seville, Santa CruzRecommended by Adriana M.
HikesDay TripsArroyo del Río Pudio
This 22-km route through the Seville countryside was once a 17th-century meat path used by Japanese traders.
SevilleRecommended by Adriana M.
Religious LandmarksBasílica de Jesús del Gran Poder
This church in Plaza de San Lorenzo was built in 1965 to house the iconic Cristo del Gran Poder statue.
Seville, San VicenteRecommended by Javier G.
Live EventsSeasonal Events/FestivalsBienal de Flamenco
Since 1980, Seville has come alive every two years to celebrate the Bienal de Flamenco, a flamenco festival in September.
Seville, City WideRecommended by Lola R.
On the WaterDay TripsCádiz
Cádiz is a vibrant city that’s 120 kilometers south of Sevilla and accessible by car and public transportation.
SevilleRecommended by Adriana M.
MuseumsCaixaForum Sevilla
This cultural center, the third most important in Spain and designed by Guillermo Vázquez Consuegra, is hidden underground in the Seville Tower complex.
Seville, Isla de la CartujaRecommended by Javier G.
Day TripsCarmona
This village, just 35 kilometers northwest of Sevilla, can be easily reached by car or public transportation.
SevilleRecommended by Adriana M.
MuseumsCasa de Salinas
This 16th-century building may not be too flashy from the outside, but it holds a stunning collection.
Seville, Santa CruzRecommended by Adriana M.
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