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Monuments Seville (27)


La Giralda Plaza Virgen de los Reyes s/n 41001 Sevilla Tlf: 95 421.49.71	The Giralda is the most emblematic monument of Seville. This Minaret was constructed by the Moores between 1184 and 1197 and reaches a height of 76 metres. After the reconquest the christians added a bell tower to the minaret in 1568.
Royal Alcazar Plaza del Triunfo s/n 41001 Sevilla Tlf: +0034.95.450	Abd Al Ramįn III ordered the construction of the Alcazar in 913. It was a fortified palace which later became the residence of various monarchs.
The Cathedral Sevilla Plaza Virgen de los Reyes s/n 41001 Sevilla Tlf: 95 421.49.71	The Cathedral in Seville is the world“s biggest gothic temple and the third largest Christian cathedral after Saint Peter in the Vatican city and St. Pauls in London.
Archive of the Indies Avda. de la Constitución s/n 41001 Sevilla Tlf: 95 421.12.34	Constructed for commercial trade in the 16th century it later became the headquarters for the General Archives of the Indies which housed all references to Spain and her colonies between the 15th and 19th centuries.
Plaza de Espańa Plaza de Espańa 41013 Sevilla	It was built especially for the Latin American exposition in 1929 with polychromatic ceramic tiles. The semicircular plaza is 200 metres wide and is flanked by two spectacular towers and a bordering lake.
Perdigones Tower - Camera Obscura Calle Resolana s/n - Parque de los Perdigones Sevilla Tlf: 902101081	Perdigones Tower offer you the most spectacular way to see Seville from the viewpoint. The CAMERA OBSCURA projects an image of what is happening in real time around the Tower of Perdigones. It consists in a white horizontal screen, a mirror and glasses.
The Gold Tower Paseo de Colón s/n 41001 Sevilla Tlf: +0034.95.422	The Gold Tower, built between 1221 and 1222, was one of the last contributions from the Almohade period in Seville. It was part of the last wall of defence that ran across the Alcazar to the river.
Pilate“s House Plaza de Pillatos s/n 41001 Sevilla Tlf: 95 422.52.98	This particular style of architecture was inspired by the Poncio Pilate in Jerusalem. The palace was first constructed by the first marquis of Tarifa in 1518, after he returned from an inspirational two-year journey through Europe and the Holy Land.
Real Maestranza Bullring Paseo Colón 12 41001 Sevilla Tlf: 95 422.45.77	Taking more than a century to build, La Real Maestranza of Seville, is one of the most significant bullrings in the history of bullfighting. It is also one of the oldest and most beautiful.
Lebrija Palace Cuna s/n 41004 Sevilla Tlf: 95 422.78.02	Built in the 16th century and subsequently remodelled in the 19th century, the Lebrija Palace is not just a monument to a particular age or artistic style; its interior is branded with the life of the lady who once owned it: the Countess of Lebrija.
Macarena Gateway Sevilla	The arch of Macarena is set in a framework of pillars and finished off with urns. The present arch was constructed in the 19th century, but it already existed in the 2nd century.
Archbishop Palace Plaza Virgen de los Reyes s/n 41001 Sevilla	It is a baroque style palace of the 18th. century still used by the sevillian clergy. The main hall is very impressive with its important collection of paintings.
Hospital of Charity Temprado 3 41002 Sevilla Tlf: 95 422.32.32	The hospital was founded in the 17th century by Miguel de Mańara - who according to legend was a notorious libertine who changed his ways after having a vision of his own funeral procesion.
Hospital of the five wounds - Andalusian Parliament Don Fadrique 57-59 41003 Sevilla Tlf: 95 459.21.00	This renaissance bulding inspired by Italian and American hospitals, was designed mainly by Martin de Gainza who was in charge of building from 1546 until his death. The church was designed by Hernįn Ruiz and has one richly decorated nave
Seville town hall Plaza Nueva 1 41001 Sevilla Tlf: 95 459.01.01	The town hall of Seville is considered to be one of the most extraordinary monuments in Spain for its renaissance architecture. Most impressive is the facade that looks onto Plaza de San Francisco.
Monument to Colón Jardines de Murillo s/n Sevilla	Its exact location is in the center of the Murillo“s Gardens. It is a source monument with a strong symbolic load. This dated in 1921.
Postigo“s Arc Plaza del Cabildo s/n 41001 Sevilla	A former gate to the city, located in the cheerful suburbian port area, known as Postigo del Aceite. From the river there is direct access to the most important monumental district of Seville, where you can find the cathedral and the Alcįzar.
San Telmo“s Palace Avda. de Roma s/n 41013 Sevilla	Initially founded as a University (University of Mareantes) in 1685 the function of the Palace of San Telmo has changed many times. In 1788 it became a naval college but was converted yet again in 1849 into a residence for the dukes of Monstpensier.
University/Tobacco Factory San Fernando 4 41004 Sevilla	Now the University of Seville, this building began life as the royal tobacco factory whose female workers (cigarreras) were immortalized in cavanses by Gonzalo Bilbao and in opera by Bizet“s Carmen.
Lope de Vega“s Theatre Avda. de MŖ Luisa s/n 41013 Sevilla Tlf: 95 459.08.53	It is located in front of the park of Marķa Luisa and together with the Casino of the Exposition, it was the Pavilion of Seville during the Ibero-American exposition of 1929. Since its renovation it now has a seating capacity of 765 places.
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