Historical Sites in Seville

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Step into a tapestry of Moorish architecture and lush gardens at 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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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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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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Illuminate the history of Spain's colonization of the New World at Archivo de Indias Seville

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Tour the palace rooms and visit the beautiful gardens

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Hospital de la Caridad was founded by Miguel Mañara in 1663 to welcome the thousands of sick and poor people of Seville, devastated by plague epidemics and the economic and social crisis of the 17th century. Inside you can enjoy beautiful courtyards with gardens, arches and medieval arches, and the Main Chapel, with works by the masters of the Sevillian Baroque such as Bartolomé E. Murillo, Juan de Valdés Leal, Pedro Roldán or Francisco de Zurbarán, as well as the Sala de Cabildos, with a small art gallery, and the Sala de la Virgen, with a permanent exhibition of Miguel Mañara and the daily life of the Brotherhood in the seventeenth century.

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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.