Explore Seville鈥檚 Architectural Wonders, Seville, Spain
Seville is famous for its many lavish buildings, the designs of which were influenced by the city鈥檚 varied inhabitants. In addition to the most well known ones, the cathedral and alc谩zar, its historic downtown is filled with many more.
Seville鈥檚 location along the banks of Guadalquivir River made it highly sought-after. As one of Spain鈥檚 main navigable rivers, the waterway attracted the Romans, Visigoths and Moors among others. The legacies of these past rulers can be seen today in many of the buildings and monuments. Let鈥檚 take a walk around the city and explore these architectural wonders together.
Most will begin their tour of the city in Triumph Square (Plaza del Triunfo) in the middle of the historic centre. Its main occupants are two of Seville鈥檚 most recognizable buildings, Seville Cathedral and Royal Alc谩zar. Instead of a large, open square that shows them off, they are being squeezed by the encroaching city, leaving them little breathing room. When you are in the square, it is actually difficult to step back far enough for a full view of either building. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Seville鈥檚 location along the banks of Guadalquivir River made it highly sought-after. As one of Spain鈥檚 main navigable rivers, the waterway attracted the Romans, Visigoths and Moors among others. The legacies of these past rulers can be seen today in many of the buildings and monuments. Let鈥檚 take a walk around the city and explore these architectural wonders together.
Most will begin their tour of the city in Triumph Square (Plaza del Triunfo) in the middle of the historic centre. Its main occupants are two of Seville鈥檚 most recognizable buildings, Seville Cathedral and Royal Alc谩zar. Instead of a large, open square that shows them off, they are being squeezed by the encroaching city, leaving them little breathing room. When you are in the square, it is actually difficult to step back far enough for a full view of either building. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Explore Seville鈥檚 Architectural Wonders
Guide Location: Spain » Seville
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
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Guide Location: Spain » Seville
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Maggie Kayes
Read it on Author's Website:
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Triumph Square
- Seville Cathedral
- Lion Gate
- Santa Cruz Church
- Plaza de Toros
- Torre del Oro
- Plaza de Espa帽a
- Lebrija Palace
- San Telmo Palace
- Setas de Sevilla
- Hospital de la Caridadis
- Triana Bridge
- Plaza del Salvador
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