CHURCHES AND TOWERS
Cathedral and La Giralda
This is the largest cathedral in the world according to the Guiness Book of Records.
It was built on the site of the main Moorish mosque between 1401 and 1507. La
Giralda is the adjoining tower and was the mosque’s minaret. It dates from
the 12th century. You can climb to the top for views over the town.
Christopher Columbus’ tomb is inside (supposedly). Enter via La Giralda
on Plaza de la Virgen de los Reyes. There is an admission cost. Open daily to
5-6pm.
Alcazar
This was the residence of Muslim and Christian royalty for many years. It began
initially in the 11th century as a Moorish fortress. Highlights include Palacio
de Don Pedro and the gardens. Open Tues-Sat 9.30am-7pm (earlier in winter), Sunday
to 5pm (til 1.30pm in winter). Admission cost applicable.
MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
Archivo de Indias
Documents and maps from 1492 through to the decolonisation of the America’s.
Entry is free. Open weekdays only. Beside the Cathedral.
Museo de Bellas Artes
Includes a collection of Spanish art with a focus on local artists from Seville
like Murillo and Zurbarian. Calle de Alfonso XII. Closed Monday. Admission cost
applicable.
Museo Maritimo
Right on the river font off Paseo de Cristobal Colon
Museo Arqueologico
Collection of broken statues and bronze tablets
OTHER AREAS
Barrio de Santa Cruz
This is the old Jewish quarter east of the cathedral and Alcazar. Lots of little
steets, houses and plaza’s.
Torre del Oro
Right on the river front off Paseo de Cristobal Colon
1992 Expo site
For a look at the former Expo site of 1992 cross the river from Calle de Torneo
to the north west of the city centre.
Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza
This bullring is only open for the season between March and October. Tickets
can be purchased from the ring itself or travel agents or tourist information
centres around town. During the winter half hour tours run regularly through
the bullring during the day and you can get a look at the stadium and the medical
facility and a small museum under the stadium. Admission cost applicable.
