The city of Seville is one of the most loveable places to visit in Spain known for its charm and joy. One will find a lot of Moorish influence in its architecture. This is quite understandable given the fact that Andalucia was once occupied by the Moors for about 800 years. A lot of settlers have made the area their home as they were quite attracted by the fertility of the land. Even the legendary “Don Juan” who made headlines for starting to set out to conquer the hearts of women all across Europe made Seville his home. The navigator Columbus started from a nearby port to Seville to discover a new world. A visit to the University will indicate Andalusian talent for improvisation as it was converted from a factory.
Seville is all about the very crux of Andalusian culture as it represents the center of bullfighting and Flamenco music. It is the ideal place to spend time to yourself and take life easy as the Andalusians were known to do. It is a pleasure to stop sightseeing from time to time to have a few “tapas”. Tapas are the typical small Spanish dishes along with Sherry wine which make the area worth a visit. The numbers of bars in the city are all geared to making ones stay a memorable and comfortable one.
The Seville sightseeing can be started from the area called Barrio Santa Cruz which is the romantic part of the town. It was at one time the district of Moors and Jews and is located in the strategically historical center of Seville. One can check into any of the Seville hotels in the area to enjoy a walk through the lanes and have an occasional glimpse of the beautiful buildings with courtyards offering plenty of flowers. The chief attractions of the area include the impressive cathedral with its tower, the Giralda which is Seville’s landmark. Another attraction is the equally impressive King’s palace, Alcazar which impresses with its typical Moorish style surrounded by high walls. Along with the Archiepiscopal Palais these structures are all located at one single large square. The other monuments in the area worth a look are the churches Hospicio de los Venerables and Iglesia de Santa Maria la Blanca.