Best places: Historical landmarks in Sevilla, Spain

Landmark square with a large water feature, seats with painted ceramic tiles & an ornate pavilion.

Landmark Moorish royal palace with fountain-filled gardens, ornate arches & 16th-century tiles.

👍👍 Puerta Jerez, located in the heart of Seville, Spain, is a picturesque and historically significant place of remarkable beauty. The name itself, which translates to "Gate of Jerez," reflects its historic role as one of the entrances to the city. The beauty of Puerta Jerez can be found in its archit...

Huge amphitheater, with a vaulted gallery & patterned mosaics, a former venue for gladiator fights.

👍👍 Along with Santa Cruz it is the most famous neighborhood in Seville. Not because of its monuments themselves, especially because of its history, because it was formed on the other side of the river as if it were another city. Knowing its history is essential to understand why the neighborhood is im...

Expansive, well-preserved, ancient Roman city featuring temple ruins & a huge amphitheater.

Flamenco cultural center in 16th-century courtyard house, with museum & nightly live performances.

This iconic fountain in Puerta de Jerez Square was built for the Ibero-American Exposition in 1929.

Small plaza & popular meeting spot known for its tall monument & adjacent historic buildings.

Outer defensive tower built around 1220, with multiple theories as to the origins of its name.

Guided tours are available of this historical home with ornate architecture & elegant interiors.

👍👍 The Plaza de San Francisco is located in the old town district of Seville. In the 16th century it was the main square of the city. The Town Hall is located on the main façade of the Town Hall. There is also the Bank of Spain, the Mercury fountain, the headquarters of the Cajasol Foundation, a build...

Ornate bronze & plasterwork Almohad-style door leading to a 12th century former mosque courtyard.

Neoclassical building & former tobacco factory, now Seville University offices with paintings.

Established in 1574, this large open square with trees & Roman columns is a popular gathering place.

Palace with internal courtyards filled with Greek & Roman statues, plus a collection of artworks.

Late-1400s palace featuring a large collection of decorative arts, paintings & audio tours.

Renaissance building listed as World Heritage site, displaying documents on the Spanish Empire.

👍 A fairly modest tomb to the Hispano-Italian discoverer of America. You will not have trouble finding it. Just look for the biggest crowd in the cathedral. The remains entombed here have been confirmed as those of Columbus himself, in case you were wondering.

Historic baroque building showcasing art by painter Diego Velázquez & others, with a library.