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Seville City Guide Introduction


Seville has appeal of mythic proportions. Literally. Legend has it that the city was founded by none other than Hercules. The hero, according to the Quintero brothers, golden boys of 19th century Spanish theater, was searching for a pretty place to open a tavern. He found one, on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. And his legacy has flourished ever since.

In honor of their illustrious founder and his purpose, sevillanos have cultivated a high art out of the act of enjoying themselves, whether that means cheering until hoarse at a bullfight or reclining in a crowded, sun drenched plaza. From Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Feria (fair), the city's lively spring festivals, to the vivid colors of flamenco dresses, the underlying theme in the Andalucían capital is vibrant, passionate, intensely lived life.

It's romantic too. Narrow, winding stone streets lead ambling dreamers into aromatic hidden plazas that feel like The Secret Garden with a romantic Spanish flair. The fortress/palace Alcázar, with its serene fountains and ornate walls that look like lace, is pregnant with the spirit of the exotic Moorish empire that once dominated all of Andalucía. And its massive expanse of gardens, with lush greenery, sultry grottos, and quaint ivy-covered bridges, beg strolling travelers to get lost in them. Add a rich, long history into the mix and you have yourself a city with endless allure.

Seville Essentials
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