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Things to see in Seville

Tourist information: 

Oficina de Turismo de Sevilla
Plaza del Triunfo 1, 41004 Seville
Tel: 95 421 0005.
Website: www.turismosevilla.org
Opening Times: Daily 1030-1430 and 1530-1930.

Other information desks can be found at the airport, Santa Justa train station and the Junta de Andalucia.

Passes: 

The Sevilla Card offers discounts on a range of shops, bars, restaurants and shows plus free admission to most of Seville's museums and monuments. The card also entitles the holder to unlimited use of public transport (TUSSAM bus lines) and sightseeing buses. The card is available from the main tourist offices, the airport, railway station, travel agencies or online (www.sevillacard.es).

Catedral de Sevilla & La Giralda (Seville Cathedral and bell tower)

Built in the 15th century on the foundations of the al-Moharrem Great Mosque, this gargantuan cathedral is the world's largest gothic temple and third largest Christian church after St Peter's in Rome and London’s St Paul. La Giralda was the minaret of the former mosque and was once the highest tower in the world. Today, it still affords great views of Seville's rooftops.

Opening Times: Mon-Sat 1100-1730, Sun 1430-1830 (Sep-Jun); Mon-Sat 0930-1630, Sun 1430-1830 (Jul-Aug).
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: Yes
Address: Avenida de la Constitución, Seville, Spain
Telephone: 95 421 4971.
Website: www.catedraldesevilla.es
Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes (Hospital for the Venerable Priests)

Constructed in 1676 as a rest home for priests in the old quarter of Santa Cruz, this building is now used to promote culture in Seville. The interior patio is one of the prettiest in Andalusia, featuring beautiful uniform arched gates, a leafy garden and a pastel pink colonial exterior. For updates on cultural events in Seville, this is a place worth visiting.

Opening Times: Daily 1000-1400 and 1600-2000.
Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Plaza de los Venerables 8, Seville, Spain
Telephone: 95 456 2696.
Website: www.focus.abengoa.es
Isla Mágica

As a legacy of the Expo 92 trade fair, Isla Mágica is an amusement park themed around the golden days of Seville's illustrious seafaring trade. Located on the Isla de Cartuja, the theme park is best reached by car. For families with children, this is a perfect place to while away your weekend.

Opening Times: 1030/1100-1900/midnight (hours vary throughout the year).
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Pabellón de España, Seville, Spain
Telephone: 902 161 716.
Website: www.islamagica.es
La Maestranza (Bullring)

Seville's iconic yellow-and-white bullring is considered to be one of the most important bullfighting arenas in Spain. Dating from the 17th century, the historic arena spots a Baroque exterior and an impressive acoustic system within. The bullring houses an interesting museum that displays memorabilia and artefacts dating back to the 18th century. Exhibits include costumes, bull’s heads and paintings. To catch a bullfight live, pay a visit during the bullfighting season, between Easter (in April) and 12 October.

Opening Times: Daily 0930-2000 (May-Oct); daily 0930-1900 (Nov-Apr).
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Paseo de Colón 12, Seville, Spain
Telephone: 95 422 4577.
Website: www.realmaestranza.com
Plaza de España

Seville's Plaza de España is a sprawling square bordered by a crescent of government buildings facing a monumental fountain. A moat flows under ornate staircases and gently past a succession of brightly tiled alcoves, one for each of Spain's provinces. Besides giving a crash course in Spanish history and geography, the square also provides a beautiful setting for a day of exploration in Seville.

Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Plaza de España, next to Parque de Maria Luisa, Seville, Spain
Reales Alcázares (Royal Palaces)

Dating from the 14th century, the Reales Alcazares complex provides a perfect example of Moorish architecture and houses some of the finest mudéjar artistry and the most ornate gardens in Seville. Areas worth checking out are the sprawling gardens, Jardín de las Damas, and the Moorish Patio de las Doncellas. For those looking to explore the expensive complex at a leisurely pace, expect to take a few hours to cover the whole area.

Opening Times: Daily 0930-1700 (Oct-Mar); daily 0930-1900 (Apr-Sept).
Admission Fees: Yes
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: Yes
Address: Patio de Banderas, Seville, Spain
Telephone: 95 450 2323.
Website: www.patronato-alcazarsevilla.es
Torre del Oro and Museo Naval (Tower of Gold and Naval Museum)

Formerly a Moorish watchtower in the early 13th century, the Torre del Oro marked the edge of Seville's defences along the banks of the Guadalquivir River. Later the tower became a storage depot for gold and riches gathered on voyages to the Americas. Today, it is an emblematic landmark of the city and it houses a small naval museum that showcases Seville’s marine history.

Opening Times: Tues-Fri 1000-1400, Sat-Sun and holidays 1100-1400.
Admission Fees: Yes.
Disabled Access: Yes
Unesco: No
Address: Paseo de Colón, Seville, Spain
Telephone: 95 422 2419.

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