Does Seville have an old town?

Seville's old town is home to an important monumental ensemble: the Cathedral, the Reales Alcázares and the General Archive of the Indies. All of them have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Santa Cruz neighborhood is also one of the most visited quarters in the city.



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Plaza Nueva is the central square with the Seville Town Hall (Ayuntamiento). In the square is a large statue of King Ferdinand III of Castile. The Archivo General de Indias dates from the end of the 16th century. It first served as a trading house, but in 1785, Charles III decided to establish the Indies archives here.

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Calle Betis: the most scenic street in Seville.

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This 2,200-year-old city has a rich history touched by many cultures, giving it a unique personality and a well-preserved historical center. It is a highly walkable city, despite being the largest of the Andalusia region and the fourth largest in all of Spain.

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The most beautiful square in Spain is the Plaza de Espana in Sevilla. Huge, filled with intricate mosaic work depicting the history of the different regions in Spain and waterfalls, lakes and imposing architecture, in summer, it is also filled with one of the most famous and intoxicating scents in Sevilla, Jasmine.

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Built for the Ibero-America Exhibition of 1929, Plaza de España is a beautiful square that is not just one of the most famous and well-loved landmarks in Seville, but also in the entire country. Plaza de España is an impressive masterpiece that took 15 years to build, with some 1,000 workers each day.

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Seville's safest neighborhoods tend to be the more upmarket ones. Barrio Santa Cruz, Centre, El Arenal, Macarena, Los Remedios – all these are largely safe to walk around any time of day, though precautions apply at night. In Barrio Santa Cruz and Centre, things can get rather lively on weekend nights.

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Calle Mateos Gago Apart from historic landmarks, this popular street is famous for its lively tapas bars. Stop in at La Azotea Vinos & Tapas for some traditional Spanish tapas with a modern twist, or enjoy some beers and Sevillian tapas at La Sacristía Tapas.

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We recommend three days in Seville; however, you could easily stay longer. If you only have a weekend – and Seville is a great European weekender – two days would allow you to see most of the main attractions.

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Sevilla. In fact, the main commercial zone is contained in the triangle formed by the squares of La Campana, San Francisco and Plaza del Salvador. Although Calle Sierpes is the most famous street, neighbouring ones like Tetuán, O'Donnell, Rioja and Velázquez are also pedestrianised and overflowing with shops.

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Overall, two days in Seville is enough to see the main sights including the Real Alcazar, Plaza de Espana, and Cathedral and Giralda. There are plenty of things to do in Seville to keep you occupied for at least 48 hours.

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Tickets cost 1.40 euro per trip, bought onboard. A cheaper option is the Tarjeta Multiviaje (plastic card, 1.50 euro refundable deposit), which you can recharge, and can also be used on the tram (see below).

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Seville is the largest city in Andalusia and the fourth-largest in the whole of Spain, but despite this, it's very walkable – you can cross the city center from one end to the other in approximately 45 minutes.

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According to the statistics, Madrid and Barcelona have the 10 neighbourhoods with the highest average net annual income per inhabitant in Spain, making Madrid and Barcelona the wealthiest cities in Spain.

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