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Visit SevilleBeautiful Seville has many impressive monuments dating back over the centuries. The Moors' legacy of marvelous architecture includes the Gothic cathedral with its Giralda, a minaret transformed into a Christian bell tower. See the Torre del Oro (Golden Tower) by the Guadalquivir River, where important documents relating to the nautical history of Seville are stored. The Torre del Oro is closed on Mondays, visit the Macarena Church instead. Discover the architecture of 1929 in Seville when the Iberoamerican Exhibition took place in the capital of Andalucia, the Plaza de America and the Pabellon Mudejar by the Maria Luisa Gardens. Visit the Alcazar Royal Palace, a fantastic example of the Moorish style with gorgeous tile mosaics, shady courtyards and Moorish and Renaissance gardens and the narrow streets and tiny squares of the Santa Cruz quarter, Seville's historic Jewish district. El Rompido Golf 10/05/2009 The hotel is part of El Rompido Golf & Beach Resort in Costa de la Luz, in a quiet natural area in the South of Spain. With very good communication links, just one hour?s drive from both Faro and Seville Airports, 2 additional golf courses (North ...
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 Best Western Hotel Cervantes
In the heart of the historical and comercial center of Seville, the Best Western Hotel Cervantes is located in the famous area of the “La Campana” and only 10 minutes walk to the Cathedral, Giralda tower, Reales Alcázares, Barrio Santa Cruz and the Isla Mágica theme park Best Western Hotel Cervantes will surprise you with its enchanting and luminous crystal glass ceilings. Our charming Hotel was completely remodelled in 2006, including elegant decorations and attention to details. Our installations include 2 typical types “Sevillanos patios” Actually, our staff offers professional and pleasant attention to your needs as a part of our dedicated service. The Best Western Hotel Cervantes is the ideal place to enjoy the attractiveness of this historical and monumental city. | |
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ATTRACTIONSEl Centro North of the cathedral is where the true center of Seville lies. El Centro is a densely packed zone with crooked streets and plazas which are populated by stylish shops, restaurants and bars. Highlights include the Plaza de San Francisco & Calle Sierpes, Plaza Salvador, Plaza de Alfalfa, and the Casa de Pilatos mansion. Santa Cruz Once the exclusive Jewish quarter of Seville, today the district is turned into a popular tourist spot. The winding narrow alleyways linking closely-huddled houses generate the charms of a parish town where everyone knows each other. There are also many beautiful courtyards and buildings which can get you lost in the atmosphere while wandering in the district. Itálica Itálica was founded by Scipio as a Roman city over 2,200 years ago. Today it's a magnificent archeological site where visitors can revel in the trace of Roman culture such as the amphitheater, the Roman baths and the mosaics. The areas adjacent to Itálica also houses several good bars and restaurants serving delicious local food. Plaza de España (Hotels near Plaza de España Sevilla) This impressive semi-circular square has become a symbol of Seville after hosting the Ibero-American Expo in 1929. The Plaza de España was designed with an ingenious combination of ancient architectural style including Gothic and Renaissance and has a lavish red brick patina. Visitors to the square can also hire a rowing boat or motor boat to cruise a canal around the square for a short pleasant trip. Ayuntamiento The construction of Seville's unique town hall span over the period from the mid 16th century up until the 19th century and is one of the most intriguing examples of plateresque architecture. The interior decor of the rooms, the staircase and banister inside the town halls are no less astonishing than the exterior. Cathedral (Hotels near Sevilla Cathedral) This majestic label of Seville is Spain's largest cathedral and the third largest in the world. Like many major churches in Spain, this Gothic-style architecture was built on the site of an old mosque in the early 15th century. Numerous tourists make a pilgrimage to Seville solely to marvel at the breathtaking beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage where the tomb of Christopher Columbus is located. |
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Giralda Tower (Hotels near Giralda) The Giralda Tower is a bell tower of the splendid Cathedral of Spain which has still retained its Moorish-looking style apart from the otherwise Gothic-clad structure. This architectural masterpiece dates from the 12th century and is considered one of the most significant remnants of Seville's Moorish heritage. Torre de Oro (Hotels near Golden Tower) On the banks of the River Guadalquivir stands the Torre de Oro which today represents one of Seville's major landmarks. It was originally built by the Moors as a way to close access to the harbor by attaching a chain to it and to the opposite bank of the river. The building now houses the local maritime museum. Palacio Arzobispal Located across from the Giralda and next to the cathedral, Palacio Arzobispal is the seat of the city's archdiocese and the archbishop's residence. The palace houses inside an astounding collection of artistic treasures including works done by well-known Spanish painters such as Velázquez, Valdés Leal and Murillo. The palace is closed to the public except on certain occasions such as the home-made cakes fair before Christmas. Alcazar (Hotels near Alcazar Palace) This ancient palace boasts a strong Mudejar architectural style although it was constructed under the decree of the Christian King Pedro the Cruel of Castile in the middle of the 14th century. It is Seville's important landmark as well as one of the most ornate and charming establishment in the city. Capilla de la Universidad This once tobacco factory has been turned into a Rector's office as well as some faculties of the University of Seville since the 19th century. Inside are paintings and sculptures brought from the old university building, among which is the statue of Christ made by Juan de Mesa in 1620. The baroque altarpiece is also a fascinating sight. Museo de Bellas Artes (Hotels near Fine Arts Museum Seville) Opened in the middle of the 19th century, the museum is known for its paintings dating from the 15th to 17th centuries of the Seville School . Works by Murillo, Zurbarán, and Valdés Leal are the most representative of the collection. Said to be the second best art museum in Spain which is surpassed only by the Prado Museum in Madrid. Museo Arqueológico (Hotels near the Arqueological Museum) The preparation of Ibero-American Expo in 1929 has given many new buildings and landmarks to the city of Seville including the nationally acclaimed Archeological Museum. The museum's exhibits include sections on the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age with the primary focus on the Roman Age. |
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