The City of Seville (Seviilla) is the capital city of the province of Sevilla and also the capitol of Andalucía .The city is located on the banks of the Guadalquivir River in the southwest of the Spain, in the heart of the Andalusia.

It is the fourth largest city in Spain with a population of over 704,000 in the metropolitan area but the whole urban area plus the satellite towns is over 1,317,000.

It is 6 meters above sea level and the urban are extends towards the towns of Alharafe , La Marismas (salt marshes) the stunning Doñana National Park and the Sierra Norte and Sierra Sur mountains.

This Magnificent City is considered without doubt, the artistic, cultural, financial, economic and social center of southern Spain.

Seville is steeped in history. As you wander the narrow streets and main avenues there are magnificent monuments and buildings which stand as a legacy to this city’s fascinating heritage.

Many of the stunning buildings and monuments in the city date from the time of the Moorish conquest of 712 including the Alcázar located in the Patio de Banderas is the oldest Royal Palace still used in Europe It is open (1/10-31/3) Tues. - Sat.: 9,30-5pm Sundays and holiday: 9,30-13,30pm. Monday closed. (1/04-30/09) Tues. - Sat.: 9,30-7pm. Sunday and holiday: 9,30-5pm. Monday closed and costs just 7€, and the Cathedral located in the Plaza Virgen de los Reyes (Puerta del Lagarto) which was originally built as a mosque by the Almohads in the late 12th century, and later became the largest Gothic church in the world. One of its most striking features is the impressive Giralda which forms part the building and is where you can get one of the best views of this amazing City. Open Mon. - Sat.: 11-5pm. Sunday and holiday: 2,30-6pm. (1/07-31/08) Mon. to Sat.: 9,30-3,30. Sunday and holidays: 2,30-6pm. Cost 7€ (free on Sundays)

Other Popular Sites Include

Pilatos House: located in the Plaza de Pilatos, 1 this lavish palace dates from the end of the 15th Century to the beginning of the 16^th and is known not only for its architecture, but also for the roman objects and paintings/furniture from a variety of periods which makes this a first class museum to visit.There are two floors to visit It is open Daily: 9-6pm. From Mar. to Sept.: 9-7pm and and costs are as follows Bottom floor 5€, 2 Floors 8€ . However on Tues. from 1-5pm entrance is free. It was believed among Sevillians that the design of the house was built as a replica of Pilot’s real house, hence its given name.

Maestranza Museum (Bullring) :located in Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, 12 this striking bullring was built in 1761 by Vincent San Martin, It is one of the oldest bullrings in Spain and it contains a bullfighting museum with collection of suits, photographs, pictures, etc. You can also find the seat of the Real Maestranza de Caballería (Royal Riding Club) built by Aníbal González in 1929 It is Open Daily: 9,30-2 / 3-7pm. Shows/performance days: 9,30-3pm. Visits every 20 minutes and costs just 4€. The bullfighting season runs from Easter Sunday and finishes in September.:located in Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, 12 this striking bullring was built in 1761 by Vincent San Martin, It is one of the oldest bullrings in Spain and it contains a bullfighting museum with collection of suits, photographs, pictures, etc. You can also find the seat of the Real Maestranza de Caballería (Royal Riding Club) built by Aníbal González in 1929 It is Open Daily: 9,30-2 / 3-7pm. Shows/performance days: 9,30-3pm. Visits every 20 minutes and costs just 4€. The bullfighting season runs from Easter Sunday and finishes in September.

Archaological Museum; located Plaza de América this building dates from the mid 19^th century though the museum has been here since 1929 . Itcontains a huge selection of Archaelogical artifacts housed on three floord dating from prehistoric times. Open Closed Mon. Tues.: 2.30-8.30pm. Wed.-Sat.: 9am-8.30pm. Sund. and holiday: 9am-2.30pm. Cost Free entrance for EU members. Other countries: 1,5 €located Plaza de América this building dates from the mid 19 century though the museum has been here since 1929 . Itcontains a huge selection of Archaelogical artifacts housed on three floord dating from prehistoric times. Open Closed Mon. Tues.: 2.30-8.30pm. Wed.-Sat.: 9am-8.30pm. Sund. and holiday: 9am-2.30pm. Cost Free entrance for EU members. Other countries: 1,5 €If you fancy a break from the museums and cultural building Seville has to offer you visit one of the cities parks such as The Parque de Maria Luisa A beautiful half mile of palms and orange trees, elms and Mediterranean pines, covered with flower beds and dotted with hidden bowers, ponds and pavilions located just 10 minutes from the Cathedral or you could take a stroll through the Plaza de España which is located on the edge of the Parque de Maria Luisa which was built in 1929 for an abortive ‘Fair of the Americas, located Plaza de América this building dates from the mid 19 century though the museum has been here since 1929 . Itcontains a huge selection of Archaelogical artifacts housed on three floord dating from prehistoric times. Open Closed Mon. Tues.: 2.30-8.30pm. Wed.-Sat.: 9am-8.30pm. Sund. and holiday: 9am-2.30pm. Cost Free entrance for EU members. Other countries: 1,5 €If you fancy a break from the museums and cultural building Seville has to offer you visit one of the cities parks such as The Parque de Maria Luisa A beautiful half mile of palms and orange trees, elms and Mediterranean pines, covered with flower beds and dotted with hidden bowers, ponds and pavilions located just 10 minutes from the Cathedral or you could take a stroll through the Plaza de España which is located on the edge of the Parque de Maria Luisa which was built in 1929 for an abortive ‘Fair of the Americas’Seville is great for going out due to the huge variety of venues in a small area. Whether you are looking for a quick smack and a beer or a five star meal in a five star restaurant Seville has it all. The main areas to enjoy a night out are Alfalfa, where Pérez Galdós gets so packed with people on Friday and Saturday nights that cars can’t drive down it; Alameda, which has a more alternative scene, with lots of gay bars and clubs; and Calle Betis by the river in Triana, which is wall-to-wall with venues, from quiet bars to all-night clubs.

In the summer, , the area along the river is the best place to enjoy a night out, on Calle Betis in Triana and Arjona and Torneo on the other side, as well as outdoor bars in the some of the parks. If clubbing is what you want then you should head for the Isla de la Cartuja, where young people throng the many seasonal outdoor venues. A cubano (double measure of spirit with mixer) will normally set you back between 4 and 5 euros, while a small glass of beer (cana) is about 1 euro. Red wine (tinto) is reliable, often Rioja, and costs about 1.50 to 2 euros a glass, while the white (blanco) is usually sweet and not to English taste.

Friday and Saturday nights are the big ones, with people generally venturing out at about 11 or 12pm and staying out till 5am or later

Restaurants (and bars) are generally open from about 12.30 - 16.00 and 20.00-24.00 - although Friday and Saturday nights are the big ones, with people generally venturing out at about 11 or 12pm and staying out till 5am or late -the typical time for lunch is at about 14.00, while the local Sevillanos have their evening meal at around 22.00.

Most locals prefer to eat tapas and so there are a wide range of these types of bar in Seville offering a whole host of different options, however if you fancy something a bit more special the city has a lot to offer. You can expect to pay at least 5 euros for a starter (primero plato) and 8-10 for a main course (segundo plato); in the top places it’ll be more like 15 and 25 euros. A lot of the retaurants do offer a menú del día, a set three-course meal, with dishes such as gazpacho to start and solomillo (pork fillet) or merluza (hake) as a main course. These are very good value with prices starting from 8 euros

Festivals play an important part in the Life of the city and its people and the main ones are Holy Week, “Semana Santa”, and the Seville Fair, “La Feria de Sevilla” (also Feria de Abril, “April Fair”) . Seville is internationally renowned for the solemn but beautiful processions during Semana Santa and the colorful and lively fair held two weeks after. During Feria, families set up casetas, tents, in which they spend the week dancing, drinking, and socializing with their extended families. The women wear elaborate flamenco dresses and the men dress in their best suits. The fair grounds are set up like a type of village in which each street is named after a famous torero, or bull fighter

If you are planning to stay in Seville the city has many hotels of all grades. There are plenty of rooms all over the centre. High season is March and April. During Semana Santa and the April Feria the city is full of visitors from all over the world and it is best if you book even for inexpesive hostals, preferably a year in advance.

Prices Start from about 30 Euros

There are some very useful websites that you can visit if you are planning a trip to Seville

City Council Tourism Section Website

Sevilla Airport

Guide To Seville

This is just a small selection that this splendid city has to offer. You will find that the people be friendly and welcoming. Come see for yourself