Places to Visit in Sevila
Sevilla, The Capital of Southern Spain
Sevilla is the financial, cultural and artistic capital of southern Spain. The city is very old, and there are vestiges that show the fact that Sevilla has been built more than 2,ooo years ago. Some of these vestiges can still be seen in the historical center of the city.
When visiting Sevilla, you will come into direct contact with medieval, Baroque, Renaissance, and Arab influences, because many cultures have made their presence felt in this part of the country.
Casa de Pilatos
An itinerary in Seville should include the Casa de Pilatos. This is an impressive example of Mudejar architecture, built in the 15th and the 16th century by the Tarifa marquis. It was mistakenly thought that it is a replica of Pilat’s villa in Pont, so this is where its name comes from.
The building is an extraordinary combination of marble flooring, artesonado ceilings and ceramic tiles with Roman sculptures decorating the building and the gardens. It is a place where you can relax; listening to the sound of the fountains, especially in the hot summer days.
Hospital de la Caridad and Monasterio de la Cartuja
The Caridad Hospital is a beautiful monument to visit in Sevilla. In 1625, Miguel de Manara decided to build the hospital and the cathedral. They are both wonderful examples of Baroque architecture. Inside the church tourists can admire a few paintings belonging to Murillo and Valdes Leal.
Leave the Hospital de la Caridad for the Cartuja Monastery. The Mudejar building, which once used to be visited by every monk that entered Sevilla, is now a place that hosts art galeries. It is a very special place for those who love art of any type.
Museo del Baile Flamenco
Flamenco is the passionate traditional dance in Spain. Tourists appreciate the representations given in restaurants and on the streets, but few know that the dance has a museum of its own. Costumes, projections, photographs, paintings, and musical pieces of the unique rhythms and voices create an evocative universe.
Museo de Bellas Artes
Last but not least, visit the Fine Arts Museum (Museo de Bellas Artes). It was originally a monastery, but in 1841 the building was transformed into a museum. Collections belonging to Francisco Pacheco, Diego Velasquez and Alonso Cano can be admired here by the ones who love the work of the great artists that Spain used to have, and still does. Enjoy Sevilla!!