Seville

This massive building is a must-see when visiting Seville. Located in the stunning Maria Luisa Park, the Plaza was built for the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929, held in Seville. The style of this amazing building is inspired by the Renaissance with characteristic elements from the city: exposed brick and ceramics. Fun fact for Star Wars fans: Plaza de España has been used for some of the scenes of episode II of George Lucas' Star Wars saga "Attack of the clones".

Experience the true, captivating soul of Seville. The singing, dancing and flamenco guitar shows at Los Gallos have entertained guests since 1966, and is the most popular flamenco show in town.

Built in the 1360’s by Moorish Muslim kings and surrounded by lush gardens, Alcázar is a spectacular palace are still used by the royal family, making it the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe.

Stroll around in the heart of Seville and enjoy the charm of the quarter of Santa Cruz, with its winding alleys, picturesque houses and small squares. This is also where you can see important tourist attractions like the Cathedral, the Giralda, the Royal Alcázar, the Murillo gardens and the Archivo de Indias.

To learn more about the fascinating world of flamenco dancing, head to the Museo del Baile Flamenco. In this 18th-century building you can stroll around the exhibition hall, the basement and the dance studio.

The Torre del Oro, or Golden Tower, is a historic watchtower constructed in the early 13th-century by the Almohades, who ruled over Andalusia. The tower was in fact a part of the city's defensive walls. Now it is one of Seville's most photographed landmarks.

When visiting the Basílica de la Macarena, you will see one of the dearest treasures of Seville, the statue of la Virgen de la Esperanza (the Virgen of Hope), known as la Macarena, the same name as the quarter where the church is located. The statue is a 17th-century wooden sculpture of Christ's mother mourning his death, covered in tears. It is a modern church in the Neo-Baroque style, built between 1936 and 1941 by architect Gómez Millán.

The Archaeological Museum is said to be one of the best museums of its kind in Spain and it is located in the Maria Luisa Park. There is so much to see in this museum, including artifacts dating back to the Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age, but be sure not to miss the Carambolo Treasure which is located in the section of the Phoenician colonisation.

The Church of El Salvador is simply beautiful and full of wonderful small details that you can go and look at for ages. A tip to avoid the queue is to first visit this church and then the cathedral, both of which can be visited with the same ticket.

Make this an evening to remember and enjoy a lovely meal before you experience the opera itself. Make sure not to miss the Flamenco performance before the opera starts.

Take the chance to see a panoramic, 360 degree view of Seville. From the top of the Tower of Perdigones you will get the best view of the city, and the Camera Obscura technology at the top allows visitors to see it in all directions. The wonderful guides provide explanations about the technology and a great tour of the city from above.

The Roman city of Italica is home to an ancient amphitheatre (you may know it as the Dragonpit in “Game of Thrones”), aqueducts, mosaics, and much more. Founded in 206 a. c., it was one of the most advanced cities at the time. Italica is located 7 kilometres outside of Seville, which makes a visit to the archaeological site a perfect day trip.

Seville's oldest market spreads over two buildings, separated by a small alleyway. Make sure to stop here to try delicious local produce such as meats, seafood, cheese, fruit, vegetables and wine. There are also a few local shops and a restaurant on-site.