The best things to do in Seville
Have you planned to visit Seville, the capital of Andalusia, on your next trip? Great idea! Seville, along with Cordoba and Granada, is one of the most visited cities in the autonomous community. Exploring Seville means discovering a vast heritage, but also immersing yourself in Spanish culture, tapas, art, and flamenco. […]
Enjoy Seville in autumn
Seville in Autumn. The end of September arrives, and with it, a new season begins in the Andalusian capital. Golden sunsets, cheerful awakenings, cool days in the shade and pleasant warmth in the sun... autumn has arrived. In Andalusia, it's a spectacular time to enjoy good weather and […]
Ancient walls, gates and posterns of Seville
What remains of Seville's ancient walls? Seville was once the best-fortified city in Europe. To cope with population growth, the royal or public gates (there were also private ones) were widened and aligned with the city's main streets, thus facilitating the passage of […]
The Legend of Hercules, founder of Seville.
Hercules: Myth or Reality? All commentators and historians agree that Seville was founded by Hercules. But can we believe this claim? Isn't Hercules a god of classical mythology? How can we believe in a mythological god who came to Seville to found it as a city? The Phoenicians in […]
Martínez Montañés: Master of Masters
Master of Masters: The work of Juan Martínez Montañés constitutes a milestone in Spanish Baroque sculpture and is an enduring model of the Sevillian school. The recent Master of Masters exhibition offered an exceptional selection that testifies to the ambition of the major commissions he undertook, the sublimity of his devotional images, and […]
Five great works of art from Seville Cathedral
Seville Cathedral possesses one of the richest artistic treasures in the world. It is considered one of the finest art galleries in Spain. Many of the paintings are works of the highest quality, and its current inventory comprises 833 entries. This treasure has been formed through […]