Historical Sites in Seville

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See Moorish architecture and lush gardens in the heart of Seville

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Visit one of Seville's most famous residences with five centuries of history

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Synonymous with Spanish dancing horses, the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art is considered one of the "big four" equestrian arts schools in the world, alongside the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, the Escola Portuguesa de Arte Equestre in Queluz, Portugal; and the Cadre Noir in Saumur, France. With tours of the training arena, stables, palace, gardens, and onsite museum available, it's a total must for horse-lovers, but even "neigh"-sayers will be impressed too!

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Seville’s Real Maestranza de Caballería is one of the most famous and significant bullfighting arenas in Spain. Its original construction dates back to 1749, and the arena has been used to host the divisive local tradition for centuries. It's estimated that over 4,000 bulls are killed as part of corridas around the country every year. To this day, bullfighting remains a popular tradition in Seville, despite being seen as controversial by individuals and organizations in and out of Spain. The annual Feria de Abril, or April Festival, features daily events in the Real Maestranza, which is known for its especially intense atmosphere.

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Tour the palace rooms and visit the beautiful gardens

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Located just a short walk from Seville's Alcazar and Cathedral, stands another remnant of the city's rich and storied past. Casa de Salinas is a privately owned 16th-century mansion, built at the crossroads of European history. Its elegant fusion of Gothic, Renaissance, and Mudéjar architectural styles reflect the patchwork of cultures and artistic movements that swirled around Spain during the 16th century.

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Illuminate the history of Spain's colonization of the New World at Archivo de Indias Seville

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The Torre del Oro is what's known as a dodecagonal (twelve-sided polygon) military watchtower, located in Seville, southern Spain. It was built by the Almohad Caliphate to control access to Seville via the Guadalquivir river. It was erected in the early 13th century, and the tower has seen some real historical action over the years. It even served as a prison during the Middle Ages.