Top Seville Tourist Attractions & Landmarks
When on a trip to Seville, you will see a diverse range of highlights, sights and tourist attractions. Such highlights and landmarks include the sightseeing of the historic city centre with Moorish influences, the royal palace Real Alcazar and the large cathedral with the Giralda tower. In addition, the famous Plaza de España, the green parks and the delicious tapas make Seville in Andalusia one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Here are the 25 most visited Seville tourist attractions, during your city trip:
1. Must see: Alcazar of Seville
'Alcázar Real de Sevilla' is the Royal Palace of Seville. This Moorish palace complex is by far the most famous Seville attraction. The Alcazar palace should not be missed during your city trip. The palace is still in use today by the Spanish King. Due to the limited number of visitors per hour, it is crucial that you book your tickets in advance. More info about the 'Real Alcazar'.
2. Seville Cathedral & La Giralda
The 'Catedral de Santa María de la Sede' is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. The cathedral was built over the remnants of a Moorish mosque. The Giralda tower was once part of this mosque. Once in the cathedral, you can admire a treasure trove, the tomb of Columbus and the royal chapel. You can also climb the Giralda tower for a beautiful panorama of the city. More info about the 'Seville Cathedral'.
Note: We recommend that you always book the tickets for the Real Alcazar and the Cathedral of Seville in advance. A good deal is the Super Seville Combi.
3. Plaza de España - Spain square of Seville
The most famous square in Seville is located in the Maria Luisa park. The 'Plaza de España' was created for the Ibero-American exhibition of 1929 to symbolise peace with the former colonies. A highlight of this 'Spanish square' are the 52 benches with Andalusian tiles that represent all Spanish provinces. More info 'Plaza de España'.
FAQ Sevilla tourism and places to visit
What are the tourist attractions in Seville?
Three important monuments and landmarks stand out from the sights in Seville: definitely visit the Real Alcazar, or the beautiful Moorish palace of Seville. Furthermore, you do not want to miss the cathedral with the Giralda tower and also the famous square Plaza de España. Read more about the most popular Seville attractions.
Do I need to book tickets for the Real Alcazar?
During high season the Royal Palace Real Alcazar often has huge queues because the palace has a visitor limit. We really recommend that you buy your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. Read more about visits and tickets to the Alcazar de Sevilla.
What are fun things to do in Seville?
A number of fun activities in Seville are: visiting a flamenco show, taking a cruise on the Guadalquivir, taking a bike ride through the different neighborhoods or taking a day trip to the Roman excavations of Itálica. Read more ideas for Seville activities.
When is the best time to visit Seville?
Sevilla has a Mediterranean climate with very hot summers. Temperatures in Andalusia regularly rise above 40 degrees Celsius and winters are usually very mild. The months of May, June, September and October are the ideal months to visit Seville.