Picture a city where the streets smell of orange blossom, a guitar plays from a corner and the sun strikes the stone walls like gold. From the moment we arrived in Seville, we understood why Andalusia is described so often.
Why is Seville so captivating?
Seville is the capital of Andalusia. Flamenco here is not just a dance but a stance, a story, a spirit. Thousands of years, from the Romans to the Arabs and from kingdoms to modern Spain, meet on the same street. Muslim, Christian and Jewish cultures left their marks on the same stone walls, and the splendour of the Real Alcázar, the grandeur of the Cathedral and the beauty of the Giralda carry that past into today. Days are warm and lively, evenings are full of tapas, laughter and music.
What should you see in Seville?
- Seville Cathedral and La Giralda: side by side in the heart of the city. The cathedral is Gothic, and the tower beside it is the symbol of the city.
- Plaza de España: a half-moon square built in 1929, with coloured ceramics, graceful bridges and reflections on the water.
- Casa de Pilatos: a hidden work of art built in the 15th century by the noble Enríquez de Ribera family, mixing Renaissance, Mudejar and Gothic architecture.
- Real Alcázar: one of the places where you most feel the splendour of the city’s past. The Cathedral, Alcázar and Archive of the Indies are together on the UNESCO list.
- The Guadalquivir riverbank: where slow-moving time is easiest to feel.
Where do you eat tapas?
Our stop was El Rinconcillo, a place that has stood for centuries and is a Seville classic for tapas in its most traditional form. A plate of espinacas con garbanzos, spinach with chickpeas, felt like the tastiest way to understand the spirit of the city.
Where next in Andalusia?
Córdoba, Granada, Ronda, Arcos de la Frontera, Setenil de las Bodegas, Jerez de la Frontera, Málaga and Marbella are covered in our other posts. For long city days on foot, Rider Healthcare makes a modal sock, and Galata Healthcare offers a daily body care cream. Educated Moto Riders organises trips for those who would rather explore Andalusia with a guide.
Read the full story in Turkish with photos and videos: Sevilla Gezi Rehberi.