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Over the centuries Seville could keep its lovely charm and is still one of Spain’s most attractive cities. Everything you know about Andalusia comes together over here, orange and palm trees, toreros, flower-filled patios and many old monuments from the past. During the world exhibition in 1929 “Feria Iberoamericana” many districts of the city were reconstructed and restored. Today for example Santa Cruz, the old Jewish quarter, is one of the most beautiful part of the city with its interweaved alleys and courtyards. Santa Cruz builds the centre of the city around which the Cathedral and the walls of Real Alcazar are located, two of the most important monuments. Luckily Seville is quite compact and all major sights in walking distance. When taking the Cathedral as the main point from which everything can be reached it is easy to head off to the Torre del Oro and Maestranza Bullfighting Arena. When crossing the river you come to Triana which is so famous for its toreros, Flamenco and ceramic production. Not really in Walking distance but also worth a visit is Isla Magica and the city walls in La Macarena.
The Sevilla Card which can be purchased at the tourist information, at the airport, the train station and some travel agencies gives a discount not only in shops, bars, restaurants and for shows, museums and monuments but also enables people to use the public transportation freely.
Tourist Information
Oficina de Informacion Turistica de la Provincia
Plaza del Triunfo 1
Tel.: +34 95 42 10 005 (province) or +34 95 45 95 288 (Seville).
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