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Alcazar - Dating back to 913 AD, Alcazar is a magnificent and fascinating place. King Pedro the Cruel had the opulent Mudejar Palacio de Don Pedro built in the 1360's by Moorish workmen, and utilized fragments of earlier Moorish buildings in Seville, Cordobo and Valencia, hence its distinct Moorish influence.
Antigua Fabrica de Tabacos - Now completely respectable and part of the Seville University but once an enormous old tobacco factory, it was the setting for Bizet's opera, and the workplace of the flambouyant and beautiful Carmen. Very progressive for its day, the factory provided a nursery and childcare for its workers, stables for its 400 mules... and its own jail for its miscreants!
Archivo de Indias - The main archive of Spain's American empire since 1785, the Archivo de Indias has eight kilometres of shelving holding 80 million pages of documents, and information dating from 1492 to the 19th century and the end of the empire. Enough there for an afternoons browsing, don't you think?
Barrio de Santa Cruz - Almost 800 years old, this is one of Seville's most fascinating and interesting areas. Today the maze of narrow winding streets and flower bedecked squares to the east of the cathedral gives no sign of the heartache that once filled it, when the medieval Jewish quarter was callously and brutally emptied by a pogrom in 1391.
Basílica de la Macarena - This is the home of the most sacred religious image in Andalucia, the 17th century Virgen de la Esperanza image, patron saint of bullfighters 'La Macarena', and the Mother of Christ. The deep spiritual homage paid to her can only be fully appreciated during Semana Santa, when the streets fill with processions and celebrations in her honour.
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La Albahaca - Plaza Santa Cruz, do you fancy such culinary delights as scorpion fish with peanuts and fennel, or partridges with endives, or how about a dish of mushrooms with green asparagus? If you think you would enjoy these delicious offerings in a romantic and easy atmosphere, then it would behoove you to spend some time at this wonderful restaurant.
Egana-Oriza - San Fernando 41, serving the best of Andaluz and Basque cuisine, this is one Seville's most popular and respected restaurants. Escalope of goose in pear sauce is one of the items on the menu and is as marvelous as it sounds.
San Marco - Cuno 6, this restaurant that is housed in an magnificent18th century Sevillian mansion offers French and Italian cuisine that is as elegant as its surroundings, and is perfect for a romantic evening with your bride, or alternatively a good place to take your mom for an meal and a night she will never forget.
Meson Don Raimundo - Argote de Monina, enjoy yourself to the utmost and give little thought to the fact that this was once a convent where people practised frugality and abstinence in all things, and at all times. This is the place to grease your chin and chow down on fish, shellfish and venison, while ignoring the decor of religious artefacts. |
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Guadalpark - Seville may not be on the coast, but that does not stop children from having fun in the sun. Guadalpark is an aquatic paradise for kids, with a wave pool, water slides, and a 'Black Hole', a slide that makes vertigo fun. In the park there are a number of rides and fun things to do, as well as ice cream stalls and a bar or two for fathers to cool off.
Parque de Maria Luisa - Exotic plants and shady trees make this great expanse of parkland in the middle of the city a perfect place for weekend relaxation. Horse drawn carriages stand by ready to give visitors a stately ride around the park, or the more energetic can rent bicycles to get around and do a little exercise at the same time. Pavilions erected in the park for Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Expo show different styles of architecture.
Plaza de Espana - Designed by Anibal Gonzales for Seville's 1929 Ibero-American Expo, this magnificent square has become the symbol of the city. Employing a mixture of styles and influences from previous eras, including Gothic and Renaissance, the architecture of the square is known as Andalusian regionalist, with a predominance of exposed red brick. The canal that borders the semi-circular square offers pleasure trips in motorboats or, if you prefer, rowing boats.. |
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Camelot Park - This centre for children offers every kind of fun activity a kid could dream of. From slides and swings to bouncing castles and tunnels to explore. It is also the perfect place to hold a child's birthday party. For parents’ peace of mind, the authorities employ the strictest safety measures to protect your child. The price ranges between (EUR 2.70) and (EUR 5.98).
Dino - In the heart of the old city, near the Guadalquiver river is Dino, a school staffed by experienced and trained staff, who care for children with a perfect balance between education and fun. Foreign visitors may leave their children at the school with the bilingual staff and know they are in good hands.
Karakorum - Located at Centro Comercial El Mirador de Sta. Justa Avenida Kansas City, Seville certainly knows how to provide for the younger residents of this fine city. This huge children's park specializes in children's celebrations, and organizes picnics, parties, and all things fun. Slides, tanks of balls, and rope climbing frames are some of the facilities for kids to play on and wear off a little of their inexhaustible energy. As the park is located in a shopping centre, parents can pay from 400 to 1000 pesetas, dependent on how long you want to escape them, and go about your own business knowing your children are safe and entertained. |
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