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La Torre del Oro
This beamy building which used to be a watchtower of the harbour is the second important symbol of Seville. The name derived from the golden tiles that covered the roof. The tower was built at the beginning of the 13th century. It was used for military purposes and was located outside the city walls. A long iron chain was connected to the shores of the Guadalquivir River in order to control the entrance to Seville’s harbour. Today the Torre del Oro hosts a small naval museum where a series of maps and antiquities like compasses and ancient documents are exhibited.
Opening times:
Tues – Fr 10 am – 2 pm, Sat and Sun 11 am – 2 pm
Closed: August, 24. and 25 March, 12. April, 2. May, 12 Oct, 1. Nov and 6., 8., 24. and 25. Dec
Entrance prices:
General admission: € 1
Tues and children under 6 years free admission
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Paseo de Christobal Colon
Seville
Tel: +34 95 422 24 19
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Ayuntamiento
The Ayuntamiento, the Town Hall, of Seville dates back to the 16th century and it built in Renaissance style on the remains of the former San Francisco monastery. The responsible architect was Diego de Riańo who started the construction work in 1527. Initially, the main entrance to the Ayuntamiento was on the Plaza de San Francisco. Here you can still see the remains of the carriage yard of the San Francisco monastery. When the Plaza Nueva was built in the 19th century the entrance was moved to a new location. The west front is in Neo-Classical style and was built in 1891. The remains of the old wall are still visible from the inside of the building.
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Plaza Nueva, s/n
Seville
Tel: +34 95 4590101
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Casa de Pilatos - Pilatos House
The Casa de Pilatos is loctated on the Plaza de Pilatos and dates back to the 16th century. It presents a mixture of Italian Renaissance and Spanish Mudéjar. It is considered as a prototype of an Andalusian noble palace. A journey to Jerusalem inspired the owner of the house to redecorate and reconstruct the building. Since then the house is called “House of Pilatus”. Today it is the residence of the Earl of Medinaceli. The entrance of the building is a big marble portal which was built by the Italian sculptor Antonio de Aprile. Behind the carriage yard there is the Patio Principal which is nicely decorated with sculptures of Roam emperors and statues of the Greek mythology. The courtyard leads to two beautiful gardens.
Opening times:
March – Sept: Daily 9 am – 6.30 pm
Oct – Feb: 9 am – 6 pm
Entrance prices:
Ground Floor: € 5, First Floor: € 3
Free entry on Tues 1 pm – 5 pm for citizens of the EU
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Plaza de Pilatos
Seville
Tel: +34 95 422 52 98
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Fábrica de Tabacos – Tobacco Factory (University Building)
The Tobacco factory in Seville was built between 1728 and 1771 by Sebastián Van der Bocht. A triangle gable over the main entrance ends in the Statue La Fama. The factory used to be the biggest industrial building of Spain. The monopole in tobacco secured high incomes which is reflected in the architecture of the factory and its gardens. A chapel and a prison complete the main building. The inside is characterised a courtyards, wells and an impressive free staircase. In 1953 the building was converted into the main building of Seville’s university which hosts the rectorate and different faculties. Paintings inside depict the cigarette makers who had worked in this factory, amongst them a painting by Gonzalo Bilbao.
Opening times:
Mo – Fr 8 am – 8.30 pm
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c/ San Fernando
Seville
Tel: +34 95 455 10 00
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Catedral de Sevilla
It is not the most graceful, but with 130 x 76 m of floor space, the biggest chapel of Spain and the third biggest cathedral of the world. The Cathedral de Sevilla was built in 1403 on the grounds of the 12th century mosque from which nowadays only the minaret La Giralda is left over. It is topped with a statue representing Faith and is considered to be the most famous symbol of Seville. The mosque was converted into a cathedral when the city was conquered by Fernando III of Castile in 1248. The inside is heavily decorated with a large amount of gold evident. In the middle of the nave, which is the longest one in Spain, only the box like structure of the coro stands out and fills the central portion of the nave. The ultimate masterpiece of the cathedral is the “Capilla Mayor” which comprises 45 carved scenes from the life of Christ. This biggest and richest altarpiece in the world is the lifetime’s work of Pierre Dancart and depicts one of the finest examples of Gothic woodcarving. The cathedral also has a rich collection of religious jewellery items, paintings and sculptures including the tomb of Christopher Columbus. The cathedral was built to demonstrate Seville’s wealth which it had gained from its position as a trading centre after the Reconquista.
Opening times:
July- Aug.: 9.30 am – 4 pm
Aug. – June: Mo – Sat 11 am – 5 pm, Sun and public holidays 2.30 pm – 6 pm
1. and 6. Jan, 20. and 22. March, 26. May, 15 Aug, 8, and 25 Dec CLOSED
Entrance prices:
General admission: € 7, Reduction: € 1,50 (pensioners, unemployed, City residents and students a with valid student ID)
Free admission on Sundays, for disabled people, children under 12 years and groups with prior appointment
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Avenida de la Constitución, s/n
Seville
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La Giralda
La Giralda is a former Almohad minaret and nowadays the bell tower of the Cathedral of Sevilla. It used to be one of the most important symbols in medieval times and is actually constructed in many distinctive parts from different cultures. The Islamic parts are the oldest ones but it also includes Roman stones from the ruined city of Italica. There are no stairs in the tower; instead there are 34 ramps which are wide enough for riding a horse to the top of the tower in order to call to prayer. In the 16th century the architect Hernán Ruiz designed a belfry extension in order to convert the minaret into a bell tower. The statue at the top of the extension is representing Faith.
Opening times:
July- Aug.: 9.30 am – 4 pm
Aug. – June: Mo – Sat 11 am – 5 pm, Sun and public holidays 2.30 pm – 6 pm
1. and 6. Jan, 20. and 22. March, 26. May, 15 Aug, 8, and 25 Dec CLOSED
Entrance prices:
General admission: € 7, Reduction: € 1,50 (pensioners, unemployed, City residents and students a with valid student ID)
Free admission on Sundays, for disabled people, children under 12 years and groups with prior appointment
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Calle Alemanes, s/n
Seville
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Real Alcázar de Sevilla
The fortress of the kings is a must on every sightseeing tour. This great Arabian style palace was built during various epochs but probably dates back to 884 when the walls were constructed to defend the town of the Normans. Later on the Moorish Caliph had a palace built by architects from Granada and Toledo. The fortress is one of the best examples of Mudéja architecture presenting a style under Christian rule but using Islamic architectural influences. After the Christian recapture in 1248 the palace was reconstructed and expanded by each of its new inhabitants. There are many similarities to other places such as the Alhambra of Granada which is not a coincidence. Pedro el Cruel employed Christianised Arabs from a neighbouring region. Also the pompous par “Jardines del Alcázar” goes back to Arabian plans. The admiral room right of the “Patio del Léon” used to be one of the main points for recruiting people willing to go to the New World. The Casa de la Contratacion exhibits many objects from the Moorish time including a great collection of music instruments.
Opening times:
Oct – March: Mo – Sat 9.30 am – 6 pm, Sun and public holidays 9.30 am – 2.30 pm
Apr – Sept: Mo – Sat 9.30 am – 8 pm, Sun and public holidays 9.30 - 6 pm
Closed: 1. and 6. Jan, 25. March, 25 Dec
Entrance prices:
General admission: €5 Upper floor: €3 Free: 27 September, retired persons, pensioners, natives and residents of Seville, disabled persons and their companions, and students, with ID.
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Patio de Banderas, s/n
Seville
Tel: +34 95 450 23 23
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