Sevilla Travel and Holiday Guide

“Alcázares Reales de Sevilla” this is how the people of Seville used to call it.  “Royal Alcazars of Seville”, or: Alcazar Palace is better known nowadays. According to the history of Sevillanos this was a Moorish fort, a word Alcazar derives from an Arabic word which means “Palace”. It has been told that the Almohades were the first to build the palace called Al- Muwarak. Most of the modern alcazar “palace” was built over Moorish ruins for King Pedro of Castile (Perdo the Cruel).

The Alcazar palace is one of the most famous examples of Mudejar architecture, a style under construction beginning in 1364. 

There were many different sections you will find inside the Alcazar Palace. The Patio de Las Doncellas “The courtyard of the Maidens” is one of those sections inside the Alcazar palace, the courtyard was entirely paved in marble with a fountain at the center. The lower level of the patio was said to be built for Pedro 1 with a description underneath describing Pedro as a sultan. The upper level of the patio is a renovation constructed by Charles V. an Italian renaissance design by Luis de Vega.

The Los Baños de Doña Maria del Padilla or better known “baths of Lady Maria de Padilla” in this part of the Alcazar Palace a rainwater tanks is beneath Patio Del Crucero. According to the history of Seville, This place was made intended for Maria Del Padilla who became a mistress of Pedro the cruel. Maria became a nun after she disfigure her face by pouring a boiled oil unto her face after she wiling refuse the love of Pedro for her. She is regarded as a symbol of purity in the culture of Seville.

La Cas de Contratacion is the “House of trade” in Alcazar palace. The said patio was built in 1503 by the catholic monarchs to regulate and promotes trade with the new world. The said casa represents the legal disputes ad the monopoly of the royalties on trade with America. In the La Casa de contratacion is the hydro graphic Bureau and School of navigation for nautical research and study. In this place tourists would also be able to see the triptych display of Madonna of Seafarers made in 1535. 

Other patios also include such as the Patio de las Munecas Patio de la Monteria, Puerta de Leon, Dormitorio de los Reyes Moros, and Salon de Embajadores, 1427 by charls V.

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Seville or Sevilla in Spanish is said to be the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. Sevilla is the Capital of Andalusia. It is seven (7) meters – 23 ft above sea level. The people who live in this city are calling themselves Sevillanos, while “Hispalenses” are the women in particular of the Sevillanos in Spain.

In the year 2006 the amount of people who were living in Sevilla was 704, 414, this was only the city of Sevilla. This was the result according to the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica in Spain. Meaning, the population of the said city has been increased since ‘INE’ has recorded the population in the year 2000. According to the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, there were 1,043,000 people recorded as civilians of Sevilla in the year 2000. However, as the INE surveyed the over all population of the Sevilla city including the nearby areas the amount of people was 1,414,827 for the year 2006, which is twice as much as the city of Sevilla by itself.

Sevilla city is the fourth largest city in Spain. The fast growing economic situation of the city has become the synonymous progress that other cities have been achieving. For the past 20 years the city has been struggling to achieve the economic situation which it has right now. Seville does not only grow in amount of population, but also in industrial and commercial ways as well.

Economists say that the infrastructural advantages, which are available in the city, contribute a lot to the economic growth. The economic growth is mainly managed by the local service sector. Economically, Seville has the strongest situation of all the Andalusian cities.

It has been told that the largest DNA-bank in Spain can only be found in the city of Sevilla in cooperation with the Neocodex, a local company of the city. Where the said local company has stored 20,000 samples of DNA recognized internationally. In line with the development shared by the city, Sevilla is considered as the main core looking at technological improvements and researches on alternative energies and aeronautics industries.

And because Seville has stunningly shines in the economic and industrial arena, this city gained the possession of the best sites for tourist attractions in the country of Spain. Such as the city cathedral that was built in the year 1401- 1519. The Alcazar, the Bell Tower and The Torre del Oro that was built by the Almohad Dynasty as watch tower was also part of the most fascinating views in the city of Seville. The parks and Garden of the city of Seville such as the Parque de los Principes, Parque de Alamillo, Parque Amante, Jardines de Christina, Jardines Chapina, Jardine de San Tilmo and more.

Weather situations, economic situation, attractions and more were those of the most proud things that the Sevillanos has lauded. Also in Seville, it has been said that this city is the center of best of cuisine. Where, most of their foods cooked are based on their own product made taken from the neighboring provinces of the Seville city like the province of Cadi where sea foods are rampant. Olive oil from the province of southern Spain Jaen, and “Sherry” a fortified wine made from the town of Jerez, Spain.

The city was known from early roman times as “Hispalis” existing Roman features in Seville include the remnants of an aqueduct. In this city, a football game is their main attraction for game amusements. Seville is known to be the hometown of two rivals of football (soccer) teams: the real Betis Balompie and Seville Futbol club.

The Sevillanos celebrates Fiestas where families, business sectors and other organizations set- up casetas. Also celebrates holy week “Semana Santa” and the Seville fair.

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The Museum of  Fine arts in Seville is said to be the most important painting gallery in Spain after the Prado Museum. The building of the said Art Museum in Seville was a Mercy convent renewed in 17^th century. Inside the Museum were the fifteenth exhibition rooms shows the “comprehensive pictures of the Sevillanos from the Gothic period to the early trends of the 20^th century.

Those extensive complex intertwining halls and beautiful gardens inspired from the 13^th century was a work of the most famous painter in Spain. The great El Greco, Zurbaran, Velazquez, Valdez, Leal and Esteban Murillo the pride of Seville city were those people who work for the master piece of arts shown in fifteenth exhibit rooms of the Fine arts Museum in Seville.

Aside from the work of those great painters in Spain were pieces from the middle ages to the 20^th century that Sevillanos have kept and treasured. 

The fine arts Museum of Seville begun in the year 1839 where it is located at Merced Calzada at the Plaza del Museo in Seville city Spain. The said building was is an example of Andalusian mannerism of the 17^th century. The fine arts Museum of Seville has three patios inside with a gallant spacious stairway.

The first time that the Museum had open its door for the public was in the year 1841. When this was first open, only the artworks from the monasteries and convent were those of the arts displayed in this Museum. But after several years past until the present years, this has become the best Museum in Spain.

Those impressive collections from the Spanish heritage of ancient great artist were the arts compiled from the medieval to the modern style of arts.

Portrait of Jorge Manuel Theotocópuli by El Greco (circa, 1605); and Saint Ildefonsus Receiving the Chasuble by Velázquez (circa, 1623), a painting filled with great emotions. The Apotheosis of St Thomas Aquinas by Zurbarán is a hallmark is a chronological account of events of Spanish baroque painting; also by Zurbarán is the series from the monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas.

The finely painted Madonna, by Murillo is in the fine arts museum of Seville. The Cigar Makers, by Gonzalo Bilbao (1915) reflects the late 19th century trend for impressionism and social realism. Valdés Leal’s “Hieroglyphs towards the End of Life” (1671-72) are an impressive allegory on life and death in two remarkable paintings found in the Hospital de la Caridad.

The Casa de Pilatos is home to the ceiling fresco “Apotheosis of Hercules” by Pacheco (1640), various paintings by Sebastiano del Piombo, Pantoja de la Cruz, Carreño de Miranda, Van Loo, Lucas Jordan, and an exquisite bullfighting scene by Goya.

The said museo a formerly old convent of la Merced was built in the 18^th century by Juan de Oviedo.

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The building was built during the 16^th century and a mixture of Italian Renaissance and Spanish Mudejar style. The Casa de Pilatos is said to be the concrete example of the Andalusian’s palace. The Marquis of Tarifa was said to be the first owner of the Casa de Pilatos.  He used to visits different places and explore the culture, traditions and architectural designs of those places he used to visit. After he had come back from journey from Jerusalem to the city of Seville, he was inspired to renovate his palace into a a replica of the house of Pontius Pilate.

Since then, his building is more well known of the so called “house of Pilate” or the Casa de Pilatos. The owner of the said Palace in Seville contributes most of the glamorous designs where this has become the house of the Dukes of Medinaceli and still one of the stunning palaces in Seville.

The marble tiles used for renovating furnishing the palace in 1529 was made by the Genoan craftsmen. The courtyard were made influenced by the Mudejar style elaborated with plasterwork decorative. The arches that surrounds the building are commonly decorated  designed with Gothic style. Those stone Balustrades that can be seen inside the palace were also influenced by a Gothic style.

There were three Roman statues that can be found at the palace, these were the replica of Minerva- the dancing muse and Ceres. A Greek goddess of warfare, wisdom and useful crafts-  15^th century B.C statue of Athena.

After the building have been fully furnished. The descendants of the Marquises have decided to open its door for the public. And now, this has become one of the tourist attraction in Seville, Spain. Tourist and locals are welcome to visit their place and are open for picture taking souvenir. It has been told that the place itself is a priceless treasure of Seville. Paintings, artworks, architectures and more are those that people of Seville most proud of.

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“Alcázares Reales de Sevilla” this is how the people of Seville used to call it  “Royal Alcazars of Seville or better known as Alcazar Palace is better known nowadays. According to the history of Sevillanos this was a Moorish fort, a word Alcazar derives from an Arabic word which means “Palace”. It has been told that the Almohades were the first to build the palace called Al- Muwarak. Most of the modern alcazar “palace” was built over Moorish ruins for king Pedro of Castile (Perdo the Cruel).

The Alcazar palace is one of the most example of Mudejar architecture, a style under construction beginning in 1364. 

There were many different sections you will find inside the Alcazar Palace. The Patio de Las Doncellas “The courtyard of the Maidens”  is one of those sections inside the Alcazar palace, the courtyard was entirely paved in marble with a fountain at the center. The lower level of the patio was said to be built for Pedro 1 with a description underneath describing Pedro as a sultan. The upper level of the patio is a renovation constructed by Charles V. a Italian renaissance designed by Luis de Vega.

The Los Baños de Doña Maria del Padilla or better known “baths of lady Maria de Padilla” in this part of the Alcazar Palace a rainwater tanks is beneath Patio del Crucero. According to the history of Seville, This place was made intended for Maria del Padilla who became a mistress of Pedro the cruel. Maria became a nun after she disfigure her face by pouring a boiled oil unto her face after she wiling refuse the love of Pedro for her. She is regarded as a symbol of purity in the culture of Seville.

La Cas de Contratacion is the h”ouse of trade” in Alcazar palace. the said patio was built in  1503 by the catholic monarchs to regulate and promotes trade with the new world. The said casa represents the legal disputes ad the monopoly of the royalties on trade with the America. In the La Casa de contratacion is the hydro graphic Bureau and School of navigation for nautical research and study. In this place tourist would also be able to see the triptych display of Madonna of Seafarers made in 1535. 

Other patio also include such as the Patio de las Munecas Patio de la Monteria, Puerta de Leon, Dormitorio de los Reyes Moros, and Salon de Embajadores, 1427 by charls V.

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Seville or Sevilla in Spanish is said to be the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain. Sevilla is the Capital of Andalusia. It is seven (7) meters – 23 ft above sea level. The people who live in this city they call their selves Sevillanos, while “Hispalenses” are the women in particular of the Sevillanos in Spain.

Previously, there were seven hundred four thousand and four hundred fourteen (704, 414) population of the Seville city was ever recorded as of the year 2006. This was the result according to the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica in Spain. Meaning, the population of the said city has been increased since ‘INE’ has recorded the population in the year 2000. As the Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, there were 1,043,000 population has been recorded in the year 2000. However, as the INE surveyed the over all population of the Seville city including the remote areas was 1,414,827 for the year 2006.

Seville city is the fourth largest city in Spain. The fast growing economic situation of the city has become the synonymous progress that other cities have been achieved. For the past 20 years that this city struggled for economic situation now, Seville grows in population as well as economic industrial and commercials.

Economist says the infrastructures that are available in the city contribute the economic growth run by the service sector. Economically, Seville is the strongest economic situation of the Andalusian cities.

It has been told that the largest bank of the DNA in Spain can only be found in the city of Seville in cooperation with the Neocodex, a local company of the city. Where the said local company has stored 20, 000 samples recognized internationally. In line with the development shared by the city, Seville is considered as the main core for technological and research center for renewable energies and aeronautics industry.

And because Seville has stunningly shines in the economic and industrial arena, this city gained the possession of the best sites for tourist attractions in the country of Spain. Such as the city cathedral that was built in the year 1401- 1519. The Alcazar, the Bell Tower and The Torre del Oro that was built by the Almohad Dynasty as watch tower was also part of the most fascinating views in the city of Seville. The parks and Garden of the city of Seville such as the Parque de los Principes, Parque de Alamillo, Parque Amante, Jardines de Christina, Jardines Chapina, Jardine de San Tilmo and more.

Weather situations, economic situation, attractions and more were those of the most proud things that the Sevillanos has lauded. Also in Seville, it has been said that this city is the center of best of cuisine. Where, most of their foods cooked are based on their own product made taken from the neighboring provinces of the Seville city like the province of Cadi where sea foods are rampant. Olive oil from the province of southern Spain Jaen, and “Sherry” a fortified wine made from the town of Jerez, Spain.

The city was known from early roman times as “Hispalis” existing Roman features in Seville include the remnants of an aqueduct. In this city, a football game is their main attraction for game amusements. Seville is known to be the hometown of two rivals of football (soccer) teams: the real Betis Balompie and Seville Futbol club.

The Sevillanos celebrates Fiestas where families, business sectors and other organizations set- up casetas. Also celebrates holy week “Semana Santa” and the Seville fair.

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The Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla or the La Maestranza Bullring in Seville is the oldest bullring in Spain. Most of the time, during the Feria de Abril in Sevilla, the La Maestranza is always the venue for bullfighting festivals.

Tourist/ people from all around the world are more fascinated with and amused by the size that invites attraction to those who have seen it. They said, the Bullring itself is already and attraction to the people. In addition to what the tourists have comment after they have seen the place, they said the bullfighting ring of the La Maesrtanza is considered one of the worlds most challenging environments because of his history that flattered the Sevillanos, Characteristics and hundreds and thousands of people watching/ present during the occasions is already an attraction to the world.

The building possessed the Baroque facades of the 1762- 1881 centuries. The arena accommodates 14, thousands people watching events and in spite of these thousands of people still scattered from all over the place, still the music is able to hear wherever you are sitted.

The main entrance is the Puerta del Principe designed with a glamorous 16^th century iron gates. made by Pedro Roldan. After the event, the performer or the bullfighter passes through this same gate. It is an elevated place overlooking the arena of bullfighting.

It has been told that most famous visitor who have come to visit the La Maestra Bullring includes Hollywood actress Margarita Carmen Dolores- screened name: Rita Hayworth with her husband Orson Welles in 1960’s.

There were 20 fights held during the Easter Sunday to October 12. It has been practiced in Spain that many of the “matadors” celebrates during te Feria week at the end of April. Other schedule of their important event such as the bullfighting takes place during the fall of 10^th of June, August 15, every last weekend of September an on October 12. According to them, the fights usually takes place on Sunday evening.

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Many of the tourists who visit the Sevilla city in Spain say sometimes they are much comfortable of taking a walk instead of taking a ride. It says they have more comfortable idea of observing the view and be fascinated of the huge buildings and industrial commercials and most of the remarkable monuments of the city of Sevilla.

However, there are many ways on how to get through the places where you want to go. Example those places that are sometimes away from the city. People take the buses as they explore Sevilla. Getting to know Seville, and learn cultures and traditions and specialties of Sevilla.

As they said, the Bus is the most efficient and the easiest way of getting into the city proper and going outside the city. The bus runs six in the morning (6:00 am) to eleven forty five in the evening (11: 45pm). And during Sundays and holidays buses are scheduled from seven in the morning (7:00am) till eleven forty five in the evening (11:45 pm). Also there are buses that are available in night shift departing Plaza Nueva Square at midnight, one o’clock in the morning (1:00am) and two o’clock in the morning (2:00am).

Another night shift bus schedule that departs from Pablo de San Sebastian is on Fridays at three o’clock in the morning (3:00am) until five in the morning (5:00am) while on Saturdays and eves of public holidays is scheduled three o’clock in the morning until six in the morning too (3am-6am).

But for those people who prefer to take Taxis an option for speed and comfort transportation in getting and exploring inside the city and going outside the city. The Taxis are anywhere in the city, they are available everyday at all times. The taxis are in yellow stripe and their license number is in their side. This Taxis as for transportation and can be found conveniently in city streets, or for more convenient service you can call the numbers of their company available to pick you up anywhere you are.

The fare that you are going to pay will depend on the meter comprise the minimum fare. Flag down charge. There are also charges as extra charges that may ask by the Taxi driver such as the kilometer charge, night service, public holidays, station and public service.

Sevilla Airport is one of the largest international airports in Andalucia after Malaga city airport Spain. Major flights going to different countries in Europe and in all other destinations all around the Globe are available in Sevilla international airport. It is located about 12 km. north of the city centre. People reached the airport by bus every 30 minutes interval. 

And as far as Seville city is equipped of the infrastructures and has become the centre for commercials and industrial businesses and one of the most progressive cities in Spain, no wonder Sevilla Train station is one of the most modern stations in Spain.

Here, in this station for train transportation where you can find the high- speed train el AVE that connects Sevilla and Madrid City for just two hours. And by this train tourist could be able to reached different cities all over the Andalucians capitals as well as in Barcelona, Valencia, Madrid. Though this kind of transportation in Seville is quite expensive a little but has the fastest way to get in and out from Seville and other part of the Andalucians cities is well guaranteed. The Seville Train station is located in avenida de Kansas City. For more information you may call their information service line 954- 537- 626.

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