Sevilla

Sevilla is one of those cities that grabs you the moment you arrive. The capital of Spain’s Andalusia region, it blazes under a sun so fierce that summers here are among the hottest anywhere in Europe. But the heat only adds to the drama. Everywhere you look, there are orange trees, flower-filled balconies, and stunning buildings that tell the story of a city shaped by many different cultures over thousands of years.

History is absolutely everywhere in Sevilla. You can stand inside the world’s largest Gothic cathedral, where the great explorer Christopher Columbus is buried, then walk next door to a royal palace that has welcomed Spanish royalty for more than seven centuries. Climb a tower with no stairs, glide along a canal surrounded by colourful mosaic tiles, or wander through streets where flamenco music drifts through open doorways after dark.

Sevilla is passionate, proud, and full of life. It is a city that loves to celebrate, and it will make you want to celebrate too.

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Quick fact

Sevilla is the capital of the Andalusia region and is one of the hottest cities in all of Europe, regularly recording summer temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius.

Fun fact

The Real Alcázar palace in Sevilla is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe — Spanish kings and queens have lived there for more than 700 years!

Landmarks

Sevilla Cathedral

The Cathedral of Sevilla is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, so big that it took over a century to build, and explorer Christopher Columbus is buried inside.

Real Alcázar

This breathtaking royal palace is decorated with dazzling tiles, lacy stone carvings, and lush gardens, showing off a beautiful mix of Christian and Islamic art.

Giralda Tower

Originally a minaret for a mosque, the Giralda tower was later turned into a cathedral bell tower, and you can walk all the way up its ramps without climbing a single stair.

Plaza de España

This sweeping semicircular plaza is lined with colourful tiled alcoves representing every province of Spain and has a pretty canal where you can row a boat.

Triana Neighbourhood

Triana is a lively riverside district famous as the birthplace of flamenco, where the passionate dance and music can still be heard spilling from doorways at night.