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What to see and do in Seville: palaces, Cathedral and Plaza de España

Patios and gardens between different stages of the city.

The Alcázar and the Cathedral share the monumental center, while Plaza de España allows another route next to the María Luisa Park. Reserve interior visits and leave room to walk around.

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Real Alcázar · Seville
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What to visit in Seville: palaces, Cathedral and Plaza de España

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Seville: palaces, Cathedral and Plaza de España

heritage

Royal Alcazar of Seville

Palaces, patios and gardens bring together different stages in the history of Seville, with notable spaces of Mudejar art.

Activities for your visit

  • Tour the palaces and courtyards included in your visit.
  • Spend time in the gardens and their enabled spaces.

Tips for this place

  • Consult the conservation notices and prepare the documentation requested by the venue.
  • The Cuarto Real Alto and other special visits use their own modalities.
Book tickets ↗

Official purchase of the visit to the Real Alcázar. Choose a date and review the conditions; the Cuarto Real Alto and special activities require your product.

Reference sources and location

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 37.384426, -5.991187.

Wikidata · Alcázar of Seville

Real Alcázar · Seville
Benjamin Smith Original photography · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Reduced version of Wikimedia; without editing the content. The website may show a frame crop.

heritage

Seville Cathedral and Giralda

The Gothic cathedral, its collections and the Giralda allow you to discover a central complex in the history and monumental landscape of Seville.

Activities for your visit

  • Visit the areas of the cultural visit that your ticket includes.
  • Check the conditions for climbing the Giralda before deciding the route.

Tips for this place

  • Respect religious practices and check access notices.
  • Decks and other themed tours may have different entrances.
Book tickets ↗

Sales portal linked by the Cathedral of Seville. Choose the cultural visit that includes the Cathedral and Giralda; review the conditions of special visits.

Reference sources and location

Orientative reference of the venue in Wikidata; it does not indicate a door, ticket office or accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 37.385742, -5.993096.

Wikidata · Seville Cathedral

heritage

Plaza de España

The regionalist complex designed for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 combines galleries, ceramics, bridges and a canal next to the María Luisa Park.

Activities for your visit

  • Walk through the public spaces and observe the tiles.
  • Contemplate the architectural complex from different points of the square.

Tips for this place

  • The ride and the boat rental are different activities.
  • Events and jobs can modify some access.
Access ↗

Access to the public space of the square. Boat rentals and events have their own conditions; check the access notices.

Reference sources and location

Reference of the entire plaza; It does not represent an entrance to the administrative buildings or a boat rental point.

Reference coordinates: 37.37708, -5.986901.

Wikidata · Plaza de España, Seville

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

3-day itinerary in Seville: palaces, Cathedral and Plaza de España

  1. Day 1

    Palaces and gardens of the Alcázar

    Organize admission and tour of the included courtyards, palaces and gardens.

  2. Day 2

    Cathedral and Giralda

    Dedicate another visit to the cathedral complex, reviewing the access conditions and the areas of your ticket.

  3. Day 3

    Plaza de España

    Stroll through the square and contemplate the ceramic details and the canal from the public spaces provided.

Tips for visiting Seville: palaces, Cathedral and Plaza de España

  • Choose times with margin between the great monuments.
  • The Giralda and the gardens require adjusting the route to the conditions of the group.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Seville: palaces, Cathedral and Plaza de España

Taste Spain through its regional cuisines: potato omelette, Valencian rice dishes, cold Andalusian soups and bites from Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia.

Thick, golden potato omelet, served whole on a white plate
Homemade potato omelette, a preparation widespread in Spain. El Mono Español · Original photography · CC BY-SA 4.0

A classic spread throughout Spain

Spanish omelette

Potatoes and egg curdled in the pan, in a preparation that can also include onion. It is served hot or cold, as a portion or in small bites.

Reference: Tourism of Spain · Potato omelette

Tomato gazpacho with diced cucumber, pepper and bread as a garnish
Andalusian gazpacho served with chopped vegetables and small pieces of bread. Juan Emilio Prades Bel · Original photography · CC BY-SA 4.0

Andalusia · Seville, Granada and Córdoba

Andalusian gazpacho

Cold tomato, pepper and garlic soup, seasoned with olive oil and vinegar. It can be accompanied with chopped vegetables and bread, in a tradition shared by Andalusia.

Reference: Tourism of Spain · Gazpacho from Andalusia

Sources to prepare your visit

Reference location: Wikidata · Alcázar of Seville.

Orientative reference of the city from one of its monuments; It does not represent all the venues or a route.

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