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Seville: the soul of Andalusia, connected to the sun
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Seville, the capital of Andalusia, packs its charm into a maze of whitewashed lanes and flower-filled patios. The Santa Cruz quarter, the former Jewish district, winds its narrow alleys around the cathedral and the Giralda, its bell tower inherited from the Almohads. Next door, the Real Alcázar dazzles with Mudéjar architecture and lush gardens. Across the Guadalquivir, Triana keeps its working-class soul alive through ceramics and flamenco. The Plaza de España, a legacy of the 1929 exhibition, impresses with its monumental curve. Life unfolds on shaded terraces, over shared tapas and through warm evenings. As the heartland of flamenco, Seville blends religious fervour, living traditions and a southern art of living in an intense, sun-drenched atmosphere.
Plaza de España, its bridges and canal stood in for the planet Naboo as Anakin and Padmé arrive in “Star Wars, Episode II” (2002).
The Giralda was the Almohad mosque's minaret: you climb it not by stairs but by 35 ramps, built so the muezzin could ride up on a donkey.
Climb the Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol), the world's largest wooden structure, for a 360° panorama at sunset.
Spring, with its Feria and Holy Week, is the finest season, as is autumn; summer is scorching, with temperatures often topping 40°C. The historic centre is best walked, supported by a tram and bus network, public bike-sharing and a metro line. Book the Alcázar and cathedral in advance to skip the queues. Mobile 4G/5G coverage is strong across the city and free wifi is widespread in hotels, cafés and tourist sites, which is handy for finding your way through the labyrinth of alleys.