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The Tore de Oro, where gold was counted when it arrived from the New World during early days of the conquest.

Streets become narrow lanes in historic old barrios.


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Sevilla's Historic Centre, a new adventure everyday

Some historic architecture, and some less historic

Classic architecture and sounds of flamenco…
typically Sevilla

Walking the streets of Sevilla's Centro Historico is a journey back in time. Like most Spanish cities the historic centre has been spared the wrecking ball. There's a photo op around every corner for visitors, from captivating old cafés to cobblestone lanes dating back hundred of years.


Flamenco, a Sevilla passion. Walk the narrow streets of the city in the mornings and you will hear the tapping of flamenco dancers at the many schools teaching the art.

Sevilla Spain. a beautiful tiled building in the shopping district

Wherever you go there are surprises... here a beautiful tiled building in the shopping districts.

Sevilla architectural styles spanning centuries-like this tiled building to a 1930s-style apartment building.

Walk the streets of Sevilla and discover architectural styles spanning centuries-like this tiled
building to a 1930s-style apartment building..

Sevilla Spain. Winding and narrow cobblestone streets There's a lot to explore in the old Centro Historico

Winding narrow cobblestone streets There's a lot to explore in the old Centro Historico.

More modern Metropol Parasol, the world's largest wooden structure, at Plaza de la Encarnacion opened in 2011.
It consists of six parasols and four levels, the design of this structure was inspired by the vaults of the
Seville Cathedral and the ficus trees in-nearby Plaza de Cristo de Burgos.


Going Shopping...the Sevilla shoping district features upscale European shops and small local boteques.

Triana and the Guadalquivir

Sevilla Spain. Isabel II bridge, popularly called Puente Triana, was built in 1847-1852 by the French engineers Bernadet and SteinacherThe legendary Guadalquivir river features pleasant riverside walks and promenades alongside ancient bridges crossing over to the Triana district. Winding through the city centre the Guadalquivir was the waterway from which explorers set sail to discover the Americas. Triana, once exclusively the gypsy quarter of Sevilla, is now a colourful central barrio that's become popular with visitors.

Sevilla, Royal Tobacco Factory

The Royal Tobacco Factory has a long history beginning in 1757 when is began cigar production using tobacco that came
from Virginia and the American colonies. Today the building is part of University of Sevilla. Read the history.

Spain, the Basílica de la Macarena houses the Virgen of Mecarena, Sevillas favorite virgin and the star of the Semana Santa (Holy Week) Easter celebrations

 

 

 

Not so historic, the 1947 Basílica de la Macarena houses the Virgen of Mecarena, Sevillas favorite virgin and the star of the Semana Santa (Holy Week) Easter celebrations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sevilla Spain. Palacio de San Telmo. Construction began in 1682 and this palace is now the seat of the presidency of the Andalusian Autonomous Government.

Palacio de San Telmo. Construction began in 1682 and this palace is now the seat of the presidency of the
Andalusian Autonomous Government. Read more.

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