Reid & Robie

He who has not seen Seville has not seen a marvel.

– Anonymous

After Reid finished her 500-mile journey along the Camino del Norte she needed some much-deserved downtime so we plotted a three-week stay in Andalucía split between hunting for free tapas in Granada and Seville, a city we hadn’t seen in more than 20 years.

Seville would be our last stop in Spain before a short train ride to Malaga before catching a plane to Morocco.

A beautiful city with a rich history and cultural influences, Seville is a fascinating place to visit. We hope you enjoy this galley of two of its most iconic attractions.

Seville Cathedral

The Catedral de Santa María de la Sede is the largest Gothic cathedral and the third largest church in the world. Built on the site of a former Almohad mosque the cathedral retains the original minaret now known as the famous Giralda tower. It features a blend of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles, hosts Christopher Columbus’s tomb and boasts massive interiors with stunning altarpieces, over eighty chapels and artworks from masters like Murillo and Zurbarán. Begun in 1403, the cathedral took over a century to build. 

Real Alcázar

The Royal Alcazar of Seville is Europe’s oldest palace still in use. Its origins date back to the 11^th century when Muslim authorities decided to build a fortress in a strategic area of Seville to guarantee its security. Surrounded by a wall, the Alcazar is made up of diverse palaces and gardens designed during different periods and displaying a wide range of styles and elements from Muslim, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Romantic art, as well as some of the best examples of Mudejar art, a mix of Islamic and Christian architecture.

Reid and I hope you enjoyed this look at two reasons for visiting the stunning city of Seville.