Visit one of the world’s largest Cathedrals from the 16th century. You will also see one of the biggest wooden structures in the world - the Setas de Sevilla. Enjoy many other famous historical landmarks in this history rich city.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
✓ Official tour guide
✗ Entrance Fees
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Start your tour on the Puente de Triana which is the first solid bridge made up of a metal arch which connects to the city center. The first place you will visit is the bullring which was built in the 18th century and is regarded as a very enjoyable tourist site.
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You will then continue on to Setas de Sevilla , the Metropol Parasol is a wooden structure consisting of six giant mushroom type parasols. Divided into four levels, it consists of a museum, central market, open-air public plaza and panoramic terraces with restaurants. It also happens to be the world’s biggest wooden structure.
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Next, you will see a bell tower of Seville cathedral (La Giralda) which was formerly built as a minaret of the Great mosque of Seville. Considered as a world heritage site, it is also regarded as an important symbol of the city since the Middle Ages.
4. Catedral de Sevilla
As we continue, you will visit the Catedral de Sevilla - A Roman Catholic Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See. It was built in the 16th century. It also happens to be amongst the world’s largest Cathedrals.
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Next, you will walk by the Royal Alcázar of Seville. It was built for the Christian King Peter of Castile. It displays the Mudejar architecture along with Gothic, Romanesque and Renaissance designs.
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You will come across the museum building known as Archivo de Indias which contains valuable document archives that illustrate history especially about the Spanish Empire, the Americans and the Philippines.
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Get to see a military watch tower erected by the Almohad Caliphate, constructed in the 13th century known as Archivo de Indias. Moving on, you will also see the Royal Tobacco Factory of Seville, an 18-th century stone building portraying industrial architecture. It was the first tobacco factory of Europe.
8. Plaza de Espana
Stroll along a public park of Seville which stretches along with the river Guadalquivir and finish your tour at the Plaza de Espana (also known as the Spain Square). This plaza represents Regionalism Architecture.
ADDITIONAL INFO
• Public transportation options are available nearby
