|  |  SEVILLE, along with CORDOBA and GRANADA, makes up the ANDALUCIAN triangle, a trio of must see cities that speak compellingly of Spains Muslims and Catholic past.
One of the first things you notice about SEVILLE is that many of the buildings are golden yellow or pinkish red.
The yellow, according to history, symbolizes gold, money and power, and the pinkish red is the citys emblematic colour. The best way to see SEVILLE is on foot and start in the winding alleyways of the medieval Jewish quarter, Santa Cruz, where the doors are so extraordinarily tall (so that the Sevillanos could enter on horsback), white washed houses are built indecently close together to keep the cool. |
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 Explore the citie's many barrios (districts) each with individual charm. MACARENA is so unique that it even has its own dialect and was once the poorest part of the city its 17th century barrios, beggars and urchins were models for Murillo's paintings. MACARENA is now the seat of officialdom of the Andalucian parliament and home to many beautiful churches such as Santa Catalina.
On the other side of the river, Traina, originally the heart of the gypsy community and the best place to listen to flamenco, provides a respite from the crowds and has a fabulous riverside views of the city's TORRE DEL ORO (GOLDEN TOWER), the GIRALDA, and the MAESTRANZA theatre from Calle Betis. |
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 The top three cultural essentials are the CATHEDRAL, GIRALDA and the ALCAZAR, located in and around the Plaza de la Virgen de los Reyes. Built upon a huge base plan of a 12th century mosque the Cathedral is the largest Gothic temple in the world and third largest Cathedral after St Pauls in London.
Highlights include the main altar piece, the choir, the arts and collections and the tomb holding the remains of CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS. The minaret, the Gorada was built in 1184 by the Emperor of Morocco and is the city's famous landmark. |
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 Climb the 40 floors of the concrete ramps, built so that Muezzin could ride up on horseback to call prayes, for a panoramic view of the city. Visit the city's oldest ceramic factory, over a century old, Ceramic Santa Ana at Plaza Cellao 12, and then a respite for some peace and quiet go to Parque del Minaria Luisa, a lush haven from the midday sun, with the centrepiece being the Plaza de Espana, a group of majestic buildings surrounded by water features.
The ALCAZAR (Plaza de Trifunio) is a series of palaces built in the 10th century and adapted in a succession of kings. The finest is Pedro del Leon, Pedro known as "Just" or "Cruel", where, depending on his mood, gave his judgement. One of the most beguiling mansions is the CASA DE PILATOS, thought to be an immitation of Pontius Pilates house. Gothic and Baroque architecture includes the church of San Savador, built on the site of the city's first Friday mosque. |
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 The story of CARMEN, the gypsy who works in the city's cigar factory, is known worldwide and is set in SEVILLE. When CARMEN transfers her affections to a bullfighter she is stabbed to death by the jealous Don Jose outside the bullring, where there is now a statue dedicated to her.
FLAMENCO is huge in SEVILLE and there are two ways to enjoy this. Go to an organised show or hit Anselma at midnight, where the lights are dimmed, chairs put in a circle and the intoxicating rhythm of FLAMENCO begins.
There is so much to see and do in this vibrant exciting city, we have just given you a taste, come and stay awhile, you will never forget SEVILLE! |
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