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Guide to Seville, Spain
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SevilleOver the years, Seville has changed, yet little of the citys character has been altered. Modernism has slowly seeped into its alleyways and boulevards, sprouting internet cafes and office buildings in the process. However, Seville is still a city rich in culture and tradition, and will continue to be so for countless generations. When you walk through the city center, and marvel at the Catedral while visiting the tomb of Cristobal Colon you feel as if youre walking through history, and rightly so. Seville is a city where the bullfight is king, and some of the biggest celebrations on Spanish land come to be. It is a place once dominated by Muslim society, and while Christianity has certainly taken over religious base, remnants of the citys past are welcome reminders of what the people of Seville have experienced on their journey to the present. Visit Seville, and along with us at /Flight Comparison,/ you too may find it hard to let go of the Andalucian experience.
When to go:
Spring and autumn are simply the best times to visit Seville. The city gets a bit too hot in the summertime, an irritant exacerbated by humidity that can run on for days (oddly enough, rainfall is at its peak in the winter). If youd like to experience a few bullfights for yourself, however, they occur most-frequently in summer, as this is the time that most tourists find time to visit the city, and Seville always likes to put on a great show for its guests. Nothing very exciting happens during the winter months except for the Christmas celebrations that extend for weeks from December to January. Spring and autumn are both the best balanced season for travelers because of the decrease in crowd volume and inclusion of many events and celebrations. Couple those benefits with mild weather and youll have yourself a pleasant time in the city.
Getting there and around:
Though it is not on the scale of Madrids airport, Seville receives its fair share of international and domestic flights, the airport here is well suited for the traffic that comes through day in/day out. San Pablo has an exchange bureau, restaurant, duty-free shop, and car rental agencies on site as well. Getting into the city is a breeze, with the availability of multiple taxis and buses at all times (taxis more prevalent during evening hours).
Getting around Sevilles road system may be thought of as easier than that of Madrid, but Seville is traffic-ridden like any other European city. The most fun way of getting around is by scooter. You can rent these vehicles at any number of shops around the city, and while helmets are required by law, it makes good sense to put on some headgear no matter what. Taxis are the second best way of getting around, as drivers basically know how to traverse the streets with their eyes closed, but be prepared to settle for a hefty fare (tipping is common).
Attractions:
One of Sevilles chief tourist sites is the one and only Alcazar, a majestically beautiful palace crafted by the mind of architects more than 1,000 years ago. The most recognized ruler (if infamous) to roam the hallways here was Pedro I, better known by the masses as El Cruel. He ruled Seville a few centuries after Alcazar was constructed, and while inhabiting this palace he built its most prized attraction, the Mudejar Palacio de Don Pedro (you can tell the man was pampering his ego).
Not only a fascinating attraction, but the second largest structure in Spain, is the Antiqua Fabrica de Tabacos. It is now part of the Universidad de Sevilla, but for more than a century, the building was the central workplace for tobacco production.
Sevilles Catedral is undoubtedly one of the citys most beautiful structures, and its great presence confirms its stature among the largest cathedrals in the world. What was once the site of the Almohad mosque now stands a concoction of buttresses, pinnacles and frescoes. The chief remaining symbol of the mosque that once stood on this ground is the Giralda, a minaret indeed older than Catedral. You may climb up the minaret to various portions of the tower, and at the top youll get the best views in town (on a clear day, of course).
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