City Orientation Walk

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1 - Page 1 - City Orientation Walk Seville is a city full of sun and romance. The home of Flamenco and bullfighters, and of Andalusian culture in general, Seville has an authentic Spanish flavor. The next self-guided tour takes you through some of the most popular attractions of the city. Enjoy! Guide Location: Spain» Sevilla # of Attractions: 16 Tour Duration: 3 hour(s) Travel Distance: 4.3 km Please note: This walk is also featured in the ios app "Sevilla Map and Walks" on itunes App Store and the Android app "Sevilla Map and Walks" on Google Play. The apps provide GPS navigation to guide you from one tour stop to the next, so you will never be lost. The apps offer additional walking tours in Sevilla. Check them out! GPSmyCity offers self-guided walking tours in over 1,000 city around the world. Please visit gpsmycity.com for more walking tour offers. List of attractions included in this self-guided walking tour: A) Plaza Nueva B) Iglesia de la Magdalena C) San Jose Chapel D) Parroquia del Divino Salvador E) Calle Sierpes F) Casa de la Memoria de Al-Andalus G) Palacio de la Condesa De Lebrija H) Metropol Parasol I) Casa de Pilatos J) Aire de Sevilla K) Church of Santa Cruz L) Convento de la Encarnación M) Archbishop's Palace N) Cathedral & Giralda O) Archive of the Indies P) Royal Alcázar - Page 1 -

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4 - Page 4 - A) Plaza Nueva Like any other city in Spain, Seville also has a central city square called Plaza Nueva (The New Square). It is the kind of place that represents the specific character of the city, is surrounded by palm trees and historical buildings. Notice the massive building that overlooks the square - the city council, and the equestrian statue of the King San Fernando. Address: Plaza Nueva, Seville, Andalusia, Spain Image Courtesy of Flickr and austinevan B) Iglesia de la Magdalena Iglesia de la Magdalena is a Catholic Church located on Bailen-San Pablo street. It is an architectural monument built in 1709 by the Spanish architect Leonardo de Figueroa and is considered one of the best examples of Sevillian Baroque. Pay attention to the beautifully decorated facade and the famous sculpture "Madonna and Child" inside. Address: San Pablo, s/n, Seville, AN Spain Image Courtesy of Flickr and jl FILPO C) San Jose Chapel This chapel is one of the most beautiful masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque. It is located in a narrow street and features a gloriously decorated facade. Pay attention to the front doors ornamented with baroque sculptures by Lucas Valdés. The interiors showcase famous Flemish mural paintings and baroque altarpieces. Address: Calle Jovellanos, Macarena, Sevilla, Spain Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and dubaduba - Page 4 -

5 - Page 5 - D) Parroquia del Divino Salvador (must see) Parroquia del Divino Salvador stands on the Salvador Square in the central district of Seville. It is a good example of typical Sevillian Baroque architecture. Also, the church stands on a site that was previously occupied by a mosque and before that, by a Roman temple. Address: Plaza Salvador, El Centro district, Seville, Andalusia, Spain Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Grez E) Calle Sierpes Calle Sierpes is the most famous street in Seville. It is a car free zone and it is crowded all day long. The area features a variety of shops, bars, clubs and restaurants. Address: Calle Sierpes, Seville, Spain Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Jatrobat F) Casa de la Memoria de Al-Andalus (must see) Casa de la Memoria de Al-Andalus is a cultural facility established to promote and preserve authentic Andalusian traditions. It is the best place to go for an authentic Flamenco show presented by recognized artists. The shows are held in a sophisticated atmosphere. Address: Calle Cuna, 6, Sevilla, Spain Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Maria Polyakova - Page 5 -

6 - Page 6 - G) Palacio de la Condesa De Lebrija (must see) Palacio de la Condesa De Lebrija (Palace of the Countess of Lebrija) is a historic palace in Seville and is recognized as one of the most precious heritage sites of Andalusia. The palace was turned into a museum in order to preserve and display several architectural and historical relics inside. The house has Mudejar style ceilings, authentic Roman mosaic floors and a Moorish structure. Address: Calle Cuna 8, Seville, AN 41004, Spain Image Courtesy of Flickr and Son of Groucho H) Metropol Parasol Metropol Parasol is a wooden structure located at La Encarnación square, in the old quarter of Seville. It was designed by the German architect Jürgen Mayer and completed in April It has dimensions of 150 by 70 meters (490 by 230 ft) and an approximate height of 26 meters (85 ft) and claims to be the largest wooden self-sustaining structure in the world,. The structure consists of six parasols in the form of giant mushrooms ("Las setas" in Spanish), whose design is inspired by the vaults of the Cathedral of Seville and the ficus trees in the nearby Plaza de Cristo de Burgos. Metropol Parasol is organized in four levels. The underground level houses the Antiquarium, where Roman and Moorish remains discovered on site are displayed in a museum. Level 1 (street level) is the Central Market. The roof of Level 1 is the surface of the open-air public plaza, shaded by the wooden parasols above and designed for public events. Levels 2 and 3 are the two stages of the panoramic terraces (including a restaurant), offering one of the best views of the city center. Address: Plaza de la Encarnacion, 41003, Seville, Spain Image Courtesy of Flickr and Wolfgang Manousek. Sight description based on wikipedia - Page 6 -

7 - Page 7 - I) Casa de Pilatos (must see) Casa de Pilatos is one of the finest architectural monuments of Seville. It is a 16th century palace built by the Marquis of Tarifa, who, after traveling in Europe, decided to incorporate High Renaissance elements in his residence. The complex features a Mudejar style courtyard, Roman sculptures and several Gothic components. The palace is said to have a structure similar to Pontius Pilato's home in Jerusalem, hence the name of Pilatos Palace. Address: Plaza de Pilatos 1, Seville, Andalusia, Spania Image Courtesy of Flickr and a rancid amoeba J) Aire de Sevilla Aire de Sevilla is a bath establishment in Seville. Housed in a Mudejar style building, the Aire de Sevilla company offers to each visitor a delightful experience in the Arabian-themed baths. The baths consist of a spa area, tea room and a sauna. The interiors feature a mixture of Arabic and Roman style, creating an exclusive and relaxing atmosphere for visitors. Address: Calle Aire 15, El Centro, Seville, Andalusia, Spania Image Courtesy of Flickr and Gplusplus K) Church of Santa Cruz (must see) Housed in an 18th century building, the Church of Santa Cruz is another beautiful place of worship in Seville. Located between narrow streets, the church displays different facades in different places. So, check out a more recently renovated facade on Mateos Gago street or get a glimpse of an older face of the building on Ximénez de Enciso street. Also, the church contains various artworks inside that are definitely worth a look. Address: Mateos Gago street, Seville, Spain Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Gpedro - Page 7 -

8 - Page 8 - L) Convento de la Encarnación Convent of the Incarnation is another major religious site of Seville. It is to be found on the same square as the Seville cathedral and its Giralda. The Convent of the Incarnation is a 14th century monument whose Mudejar style facade has been preserved. If interested in exploring more thoroughly the architectural details, don't hesitate to enter the Convent and look closely at the nice chapel and tower inside. Address: Convent of the Incarnation, Centro, Seville, Andalusia, Spain Image Courtesy of Flickr and jl FILPO M) Archbishop's Palace (must see) The Archbishop's Palace or El Palacio Arzobispal in Seville is the seat of the Archdiocese of Seville and the residence of the current Archbishop. The building is yet another example of Gothic architecture in the city. The palace contains a wide collection of artworks that can be seen, unfortunately, only on special occasions. Address: Plaza Virgen de los Reyes, Centro, Seville, Andalusia, Spain Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Anual N) Cathedral & Giralda (must see) Famous as a landmark of Seville, the Cathedral is also the largest religious site in Spain. It is an outstanding architectural monument which was completed in the 16th century. Its architecture is Gothic and it is the final resting place of Christopher Columbus. The Cathedral is guarded by an older monument, La Giralda. The Giralda is an ancient minaret of a demolished mosque, and serves today as the bell-tower of the cathedral. The Giralda embodies two architectural influences in its structure, Spanish Renaissance and Moorish. Address: Plaza del Triunfo, Seville, Andalusia, Spain Image Courtesy of Flickr and -bly- - Page 8 -

9 - Page 9 - O) Archive of the Indies (must see) The Archive of the Indies is a World Heritage Site located close to the Seville Cathedral. Besides being a unique piece of architecture, the Archive of the Indies serves as a repository that includes historical documents, such as maps and books about the Conquistadors and the discovery of the Americas. The building is designed by the famous Juan de Herrera in the Renaissance style. Address: 3 Avenida de la Constitución 41071, Seville, Andalusia, Spain Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Anual P) Royal Alcázar (must see) Seville has, like many other Spanish cities, a royal palace still used as a residence by the Spanish Royal Family. The Alcázar was originally a Moorish structure and is today one of the best examples of the Mudejar style. Visitors should take a look at the various rooms and halls that range from Islamic to the neoclassical style. Also, it is worth visiting the Ambassadors' Room and the historical gardens around it. Address: Plaza del Triunfo- Calle de Joaquin Romero Murube, Seville, Andalusia, Spain Image Courtesy of Flickr and Tilo Page 9 -