Best things to do in Seville

Seville Editor's Choice

Seville’s historic core is defined by architectural landmarks like the UNESCO-listed General Archive of the Indies and the Mudéjar-style Casa de Pilatos. This selection highlights the city's artistic legacy, from the medieval and modern Spanish works in the Museum of Fine Arts to the 16th-century Roman mosaics of Lebrija Palace. Key religious sites include the Baroque St Mary Magdalene Church and St. Stephen's Church, built atop a former mosque. The list also includes the Flamenco Museum, the 19th-century Costurero de la Reina, and the 1929 Estadio Benito Villamarín.

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General Archive of the Indies

This 16th-century palace was designed in Spanish Renaissance style by an outstanding architect Juan de Herrera, the designer of residences…

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Pilate's House

A 15th-century palace combining Mudéjar, Gothic, Renaissance, and Romantic architectural styles, featuring extensive azulejo tile collections and historical artworks.

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The Flamenco Museum

Visit this museum to learn all there is to know about Sevilla's traditional dance - its origins, influences, and different styles.

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Duenas Palace

Historic 15th-century palace combining Gothic-Mudéjar and Renaissance architecture, featuring extensive art collections and gardens.

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Lebrija Palace

A former home of a wealthy countess dating back to the 16th century. The decorative exteriors and interiors are definitely worth seeing -…

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Museum of Fine Arts of Seville

A fascinating display of all of the most famous Spanish artist spanning from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. A must-visit for art fans.

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St Mary Magdalene Church

Baroque church and royal parish seat featuring the city's second largest main altarpiece. Originally part of a Dominican monastery, it was constructed between the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

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St. Stephen's Church

An ancient church dating back to the 14th century, standing on the site of a former mosque.

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Acuario de Sevilla

This modern aquarium houses over 400 species across 35 tanks. The exhibits are themed around Ferdinand Magellan’s 16th-century circumnavigation, featuring diverse habitats ranging from the Guadalquivir River to the Atlantic Ocean and a deep shark tank.