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Muslim ruler Abd Ar Rahman III had this Mudéjar-style palace built in 913. The variety of tiles, ornamental arches, crafted wooden ceilings and geometric designs are a wonderful demonstration of Arabic interior design. The most impressive rooms are the Patio de Banderas with the Giralda Tower behind it, the Patio de las Doncellas and the Patio de la Montería. The Salón de los Embajadores (Ambassadors' Hall) is especially ornate. The beautifully landscaped gardens and fountains outside it create a truly peaceful atmosphere. Social events, musical and theatrical performances are held here.
Admission: EUR 3.
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Seville's most impressive building was originally a Moorish minaret, known as the Mohammedan minaret of La Giralda. It is attached to its adjacent mosque which was later converted into the cathedral bell tower with the addition of Renaissance-style balconies. It's well worth climbing to the top for some stunning views of the city. Admission rates are EUR 4.20, while the rate for students, senior citizens & Sevillians is EUR 1.20.
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A magnificent semi-circular square that has become a symbol of the city. Along with the adjacent building it was designed by Aníbal González for Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Expo in a style that has become known as Andalusian regionalist because it employed a mixture of architectural influences from the past including Renaissance and Gothic. The most oustanding feature is the overwhelming use of exposed red brick. The inner part of the square contains a series of glazed-tile depictions of historical scenes from every province in Spain. A canal runs around the perimeter of the square where you can hire a rowing boat or motor boat for a short pleasure trip.
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Built by 13th-century Almohad rulers of Seville to control shipping along the River Guadalquivir, this attractive tower is within easy walking distance of the cathedral, Giralda Tower and Maestranza Bullring. There are two legends that attempt to explain why it's called Torre del Oro (The Golden Tower). One says that the gold from the New World was stored here in the 16th and 17th centuries. The other says that the Almohads originally covered its outer walls in golden tiles. The battlements on the upper part were added in the 18th century. Admission charges are 100 ptas (EUR 0.60).
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Its full name is the Real Maestranza de Caballería (Royal Equestrian Society of Noblemen), one of the most important bullrings in the world. Bullfighting critics claim a matador has not really made the grade until he has triumphed here. All the great bullfighters like Belmonte, Manolete, Paquirri, Curro Romero and Espartaco have delighted crowds attending special events during the April Feria and on Easter Sunday. Museum: EUR 2.40
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Sitting in the centre of the city is a huge expanse of parkland planted with a wide variety of trees from all over the world. This is the perfect place to spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon. It has been carefully laid out with lots of space to wander among the exotic plants and numerous areas where you can sit and rest. You can rent bicycles and even take a horse-drawn carriage ride. It's named after Princess María Luisa who donated some of the land and plants from her palace gardens to start the public park. Inside, you'll find examples of all styles of architecture in the buildings erected as pavilions for Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Expo. Join one of the free guided tours given by students of the tourism school on weekends. Admission: free.
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It took 400 years to build Spain's largest church and the third biggest in the Christian world. Standing on the site of what was Seville's main mosque, one can still see elements of the Mudéjar style of art and late Gothic style architecture. Work began in the early 15th century and by the time it was finished it had five naves with a floor space measuring 116m x 76m. There is an astounding number of fine paintings and sculpture inside. Admission charges EUR 4.20 while for students, senior citizens & Sevillians, it is EUR 1.20. Mass is conducted from Jan-Sep: 8:30a, 9a, 10a, 10:30a & noon Mon-Sat; 10a, 11a, noon, 1p Su, 6p Sa. Oct-Dec: in addition to those listed, 5p M-Sa & 6p Su.
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This is, without doubt, the best-known street and it runs between Plaza de San Francisco and La Campana (a shopping area). Although it's a short street, it's lined with all kinds of shops, bars and cafés, and has a constant stream of people all day long. It's a prime location, right in the centre of the city and completely pedestrianised. Next to this street are Plaza del Salvador and San José Chapel. There are also several tiled walls in this street, one of these being the façade of Seville's former prison where you can read that Miguel De Cervantes was imprisoned here, and it was while serving his sentence that he had the idea to write El Quijote, the most famous work of Spanish literature.
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This museum, founded as the "Museum of Painting" in 1835, opened its doors to the public in 1841 with works from bankrupt convents and monasteries, in the old Convento de la Merced Calzada. You will be amazed by the costumbrista paintings from the 19th and 20th century. In addition, the museum houses interesting ceramic, gold and silversmithery, and weapons. The building, connected by three patios and a large staircase, owes its current configuration to the reforms carried out since the beginning of the 17th century. Installed in an old convent in the heart of Seville, it houses a collection of permanent works that brings together the most complete collections of Murillo and Valdés Leal, as well as works by Zurbarán and El Greco. Admission costs EUR 1.50 while it is free for Spanish citizens and residents of the EC.
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A spectacular theme park that recreates the great age of discoveries and Spain's adventures in South America during the 15th and 16th centuries. You can explore the Amazon, travel the Quetzal trail, visit a pirate's lair and find out how the indigenous peoples used to live back then. The most popular attractions are the hair-raising roller-coaster called the Jaguar (only suitable for the very daring) and the theatre shows. The park opens for the season in March and daily opening hours vary according to the time of year.
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