Quaint, authentic and welcoming: 14 things to do in Seville

The Spanish city of Seville is located in the south of the country and is a centre of tourism in this region. Here, travellers can enjoy stunning views of historic buildings that combine completely different styles, including Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and even Muslim Mudéjer, which can sometimes intertwine with each other.

There is never a dull moment here, which is why a weekend in Seville can be the best time of your life. What makes this city so attractive to tourists and what to do in this Spanish city is reported by The Telegraph.

Seville Cathedral

The world's largest Gothic cathedral offers its visitors a panoramic view of the entire city. Climbing the Giralda bell tower, visitors can see the Jewish Quarter and the neighbouring Alcazar. In addition, you can visit the tomb of Columbus.

Metropol Parasol

This is the largest wooden structure in the world, consisting of six mushroom-shaped canopies known to the locals as Las Setas. In the basement of this 28-metre-high structure, there is an archaeological museum with Roman mosaics, and on the ground floor, you can visit a grocery store and a bar.

Past View Experience

This is a virtual system that can immerse you in the times of the Roman Empire, Moorish heritage, and 17th century Seville. Thus, visitors can put on augmented reality glasses and walk along a tourist route, seeing how the city used to live.

Culinary courses

The Triana Market, located atop the San Jorge Castle, offers a wide variety of seafood and lavish pastries. However, it is worth not only enjoying oysters here but also attending the Taller Andaluz de Cocina cooking course, preparing the 4 most popular appetizers.

Jewish Quarter of Juderia

Here you can see how the city has been influenced by Jewish culture since the 15th century and take a tour with Jewish history teacher Moisés Hassán-Amsélem. He will show you the former synagogues and share the peculiarities of community life.

Excursion along the river

Tourists can take a river trip up the Guadalquivir on one of three Guadaluxe electric boats. These boats carry up to 50 passengers on a route from Puente de las Delicias, past Torre del Oro, the bullring and Expo 1992 exhibition centre to Puente de la Barqueta.

Concert on the roof

You can see an open-air concert throughout the year from Pura Vida Terraza at the Fontecruz Sevilla Seises Hotel near the cathedral. This way, you can enjoy flamenco and other performances right in front of the Giralda bell tower while sitting on the roof.

Create a unique ceramic tile

Azulejo is a traditional Portuguese and Spanish painted tile that is used to decorate both private homes and all other buildings, including churches, hotels, restaurants, and bars. Here you can learn about the peculiarities of the special technique and try to paint your own tiles.

The life of a duchess

Las Dueñas is the former palace of the most titled aristocrat in the world, the Duchess of Alba, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart. In this house, you can collect memorabilia, family photos, tapestries, poems, and works of art.

Flamenco lessons from Eva

It is impossible to come to Spain without taking flamenco lessons. This dance full of passion and lively rhythm is worth seeing, especially when performed by the charismatic Ms. Eva, who can teach it in her studio near the Museo de Bellas Artes.

Push the tiles in St. Anne's Church

Seville's 750-year-old parish church, known as the Cathedral of Triana, is built in the Gothic and Mudejar style. It is said that it can help unmarried women find a husband. According to the legend, one should step on the tiles of the 16th-century tomb, hand-painted by the master Niculoso Pisano. However, it is now protected by a glass showcase.

Leisure in Maria Luisa Park

Those who like to walk among nature can take a walk in the park with an electric scooter from Surf the City. This can be done from the central base in Puerto Jerez, where the company's experienced guides will lead those who wish to visit the main places worth visiting, namely the cathedral, the Santa Cruz district, Maria Luisa Park, Torre de Oro, and Triana.

A palace of 14 generations

Palacio Bucarelli is a 17th-century Baroque mansion that has been owned by the same family for 14 generations, who came here from Florence. The ancestors of the Bucarelli family were merchants, governors, viceroys, abbots, as well as horse breeders and cattle breeders.

Cultural space

At Espacio Derivado, you can see avant-garde and abstract artworks, as well as have a glass of wine or sherry.