There is no city in Spain more ancient and rich in beautiful architecture and bewitching cityscapes than Sevilla! This city, which has a history of about three thousand years, has a unique cultural heritage in its richness and scale, carefully protected by UNESCO. Here we are going to see such masterpieces of medieval architecture as the Cathedral, the Royal Alcazar and much more.
We'll meet and go on a walking tour! First of all, every tourist simply must see one of the main attractions of Sevilla – the Royal Alcazar! This building is located in the historical center of the city.
The Royal Alcazar served as an impregnable fortress during the era of the Moors. In this place different architectural traditions of Spain have been mixed for many centuries.
This majestic palace is one of the oldest palaces not only in Spain, but also in the world, due to its cultural value, it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987.
The most important part of this architectural complex is the palace named after Pedro I, who decided to build his own palace on the site where there was an old Moorish fortress. The palace itself is made in the Mudejar architectural style, this building skillfully combines sculptural and architectural forms, showing the skill of the architects who erected it.
Alcazar gardens deserve special attantion, as they are not only amaze with their beauty and splendor, but also perfectly complement the local architectural ensemble.
The next important attraction that you will visit will be the Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Sede – the largest Cathedral in all of Europe, made in the Gothic style, this cathedral has become the "Face of Sevilla" and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Although this building is more than five centuries old, it has been perfectly preserved, and continues to delight tourists in the 21st century. Its advantages are the rich interior decoration, magnificent decoration, the huge size of the cathedral, and the famous altar, trimmed with three tons of gold, brought, by the way, from India.
We will spend a lot of time walking during the tour, so wear comfortable shoes!