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The City of Sevilla |
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Sevilla Spain''s fourth-largest city and the capital of the Andalusia region. Sevilla has an enormous amount to offer travelers of all ages, and is a particularly friendly and enchanting place to visit. The city centers around the Santa Cruz district where Sevilla''s best attractions are well within walking distance. Enjoy the plethora of Sevilla’s attractions, museums, events and festivals and do be sure to indulge in the delicious fare you find here. Sevilla is also a convenient starting place for your tour of the Costa del Sol and Andalucia. You can set out from here to explore Marbella, Cadiz, Jerez, Gibraltar, Malaga, Huelva or even Faro, Portugal.
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Shopping |
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Sevilla is not the high fashion capital like Barcelona, or nearly as diverse as the true capital of Madrid, but what Sevilla offers in the way of shopping is unique. If you are searching for the perfect gift for yourself or anyone else you will surely find it here in this charming city. Antiques, furniture, decorative ceramics, home accessories, fashion, handcrafted shawls, lace, leather goods, embroidered accessories and food products can all be as you travel through Sevilla.
Calle Tetuan and the Calle de las Sierpres in Santa Cruz will surely be one of your favorite shopping experiences as you travel in Sevilla. This is a great place for regional gifts as well as high fashion. The Barrio de Santa Cruz also offers a variety of locally produced carts and crafts as well as antique and collectors shops. Calle de la Feria in La Macarena is a short but lively shopping street full of small locally operated shops. Perhaps the ideal gift and symbol of Sevilla are the oranges, found daily at local markets, enjoy the lively activity of Sevilla street markets notably the Mercadillo de la Alfalfa open on Sundays!
Shops in Sevilla are generally open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and reopening at 3:30 or 4:00 p.m. through 8:00 in the evening. As with all of Spain weekend hours are limited, and many shops will not be open on Monday morning. You will however, find many of the designers and department stores offer extended hours in the city while small locally owned and operated shops close for a lengthy ''siesta'' during mid-day.
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Sightseeing |
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Before you head off to explore the Costa del Sol or Ibiza, be sure to view the magnificent sights in and around the city of Sevilla. Simply strolling along the streets provides ample opportunity to admire period architecture, but do be sure to check out the following landmarks in Sevilla, but be sure to bring your camera and a decent pair of walking shoes, you will certainly be glad you did!
Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija - This spectacular palace is a treasure amidst the historic district. Of particular interest are the ancient Roman tiled mosaics and antiques which are found there.
Monasterio de Santa Maria de las Cuevas - This glorious and imposing church was founded in 1400 and served Cathusian monks for centuries before being converted into a ceramics factory. In 1980, after much success, the factory was closed and the building restored to its original splendor.
Ayuntamiento - Sevilla''s magnificent city hall is a marvel of period architecture.
Plaza de Espana - This stunning plaza located in the city''s Maria Luisa Park offers magnificent architecture and a splendid place to relax during your siesta.
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Food & Drink |
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At the heart of the Andalusian region you can expect to find the ubiquitous gazpacho. The dish originally refreshed laborers who worked long hot days in the vast citrus and olive fields which thrive here in this mild climate. But there is much more to cuisine in Sevilla, like the traditional tapeo which is still observed today. Tapeo is the practice of sampling various tapas at each tavern along the way. The variety of dishes you experience on this simple, self inspired culinary tour is unique and satiating. Fried seafood is a particularly popular meal are stews, casseroles and combinations of all sorts. The Muslim influence is particularly evident in the spices used for infusing regional specialties in Sevilla including mint, fennel, cumin, coriander, garlic and parsley. Another popular locally produced ingredient is olive oil, used in just about everything you will try. There are a vast number of remarkable eateries in and around Sevilla, but we suggest the following for a most authentic Sevilian dining experience.
La Alqueria - Calle Virgen de las Nieves. This 5-star hotel offers one of the finest dining experiences in the city with a variety of traditional and innovative dishes that accentuate local ingredients and are sure to please.
Alhucemas - Avenida del Polideportivo, 4. For a sample of the Arab influence in Mediterranean Spanish cooking, look no further. The simple elegance of this eatery will have you wanting more.
Casa Robles - Calle Alvarez Quintero, 58. This prestigious establishment offers superb examples of the finest ingredients from Huelva including seafood and pork specialties prepared daily. Do leave room for dessert as the offerings are among the best in the city.
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