When looking for the best destination to visit in Spain, this country offers a wide variety of places with interesting landscapes and historical monuments. On this occasion, we would like to tell you about Seville and why it could be your best option if you have a long weekend or you are looking for a destination for your holidays.
The magic of Seville
Located in the south of Spain, in Andalusia, Seville is a city renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture and beautiful parks and gardens. But it is also particularly famous for being the birthplace of flamenco, attracting thousands of people every year from all over the world who want to see the best of this dance live. Because of this, Seville is also a place with an interesting tourist infrastructure. This makes it possible to find options for all tastes and budgets.
Considering the above into account, an excellent accommodation in Seville is the hotel Alcoba del Rey de Sevilla. Located in a palace next to the Basilica de la Macarena, it is a very elegant boutique hotel. According to legend, the space in which it is located is where the poet king of Seville hid his love, the washerwoman Rumanykiyya, from her father. It is also worth noting that the hotel is built with handcrafted materials that have been used in Seville for eight centuries, including a central Andalusian courtyard.
Holy Week in Seville
Being one of the most important religious celebrations in Spain, Holy Week is crucial in Seville. The brotherhoods and fraternities of Seville carry out religious acts in the streets, exhibiting images of each belief and divinity. Processions are held throughout the night, accompanied by sacred music, drums, and bugles.
Each of the brotherhoods carries a religious image on a processional throne. The throne is adorned with candles and flowers. In addition, the people accompanying the image carry lighted candles and candlesticks. The processions go through the most important streets of Seville and pass through some of the most emblematic places in the city.
On this occasion, many people have chosen Seville as their destination for this time of year a city easily accessible from other Spanish cities, with a wide range of accommodation options and an extensive list of things to do and enjoy.
Another accommodation to consider in this city for Easter Week is the Casa Romana Hotel Boutique. It is located in the heart of Seville’s old town, in a restored historic mansion from the 18th century. It has a charming interior courtyard that is typical of the noble houses of the period, a fountain and fine mosaics throughout the establishment. Furthermore, it is located only a two-minute walk from the Plaza Duque de la Victoria.
Things to do in Seville
Following on from the above, there are many things to enjoy in Seville at any time of the year. It is a place with excellent weather, sunny days in general and a long list of options to enjoy. That is why on the one hand, one of its highlights in this city is the Real Alcázar. It has a very extensive history as the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe. It is also the official residence of the Spanish Royal Family when they visit Seville.
Secondly, Seville Cathedral must be mentioned. It is the third largest Christian temple globally and a popular historical and architectural monument in Spain. The Cathedral was built between 1401 and 1507 and combines various styles like late Gothic, Renaissance, Almohad, and Baroque. It is considered a historical, religious monument, and a true work of art worth visiting. The Cathedral is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the city.
More places in Seville that you can’t miss.
On the other hand, if you visit Seville, you cannot miss its iconic symbol, La Giralda. This ancient Arab minaret is part of the cathedral. It allows the Muslim part of the upper floors to be clearly distinguished when seen from a distance. These were later added by the Christians. Crowning the tower is the “Giraldito”, a sculpture symbolising Christian triumph over the Arabs. It acts as a weather vane and has a regal bearing. For beautiful views of the city, the panoramic view from this tower is one of the best in Seville.
Along with the above, another accommodation we would like to recommend is El Rey Moro Hotel Boutique. It is located in a restored 16th century manor house, in the centre of the city and in the Santa Cruz area. t is a perfect base for visiting Seville’s various heritage sites, including the cathedral and the Archivo de Indias.
Finally, in addition to the sites mentioned, it is important to highlight the importance of the Archive of the Indies, which holds 43,000 files and 8,000 maps of the New World. Also very popular is the Mirador de Las Setas de Sevilla, one of the city’s most modern icons. And finally, you cannot leave Seville without visiting the famous Plaza de España and the Torre de Oro, two must-see icons of the city when visiting this fantastic place.
