Historical Monuments

The historical monuments in Sevilla have stood the ravages of time and depict the advancements made by each of the civilizations or kingdoms that prospered in Andalucia. There are some great historical monuments that you will find in this Costa Tropical region and they are also some of the oldest in Spain. Some of the most popular places to see include the minaret of La Giralda, One of the largest cathedrals in Christendom, and the famous Alcazar Palace. Some of the historical treasure include the Torre del Oro, Casa de Pilatos, Archive of the Indies, the Town Hall, parish churches, and the Fine Arts Museum, which is the second largest gallery in Spain.

Facts About Sevilla

There is more to Sevilla than meets the eye. The Andalucian administrative capital has hosted two of the greatest international exhibitions in 1929 as well as 1992.

Some of the popular representative images of Sevilla includes the quarter of Triana on the other side of the river, Santa Cruz, La Macarena, and San Bartolomé, La Maestranza bullring, the street of Las Sierpes, María Luisa park and last but not the least is the riverside walk. All these are captive images that portray a true picture of a town that is similar to any other Costa Tropical town and yet very different from all of them.

One of the places that most people visit while in Sevilla is the old city with the Giralda tower and the cathedral located centrally. The royal Mudéjar palace is a great piece of historical structure and has some spectacular and well-maintained gardens with blossoming flowers that sway to the wind like poetry in motion. The Casa de Pilatos is worth a visit as it is one of the rare 16th century mansions that has a blend of three different styles, which are Gothic, Mudejar, and Renaissance.

Nightlife in Sevilla

Sevilla is as much popular for its monuments as it is for its nightlife. Nightlife in this part of Andalucia is vibrant and you will find great variety. There are a large number of bars situated at close distance from each other making it easier for people to hop from one bar to another to get a taste of the Andalucian nightlife and music. The main streets or areas where most of the bars are situated include the Alfalfa, where Friday and Saturday nights are buzzing with life; Alameda is the best place to check out the alternative scene and has more lounge and gay bars; Calle Betis is situated next to the River Triana, and is a great palce to spend a quite night.

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