SEVILLA
According
to legend, Sevilla was founded by Hercules and its origins
are linked with the Tartessian civilisation. It was
called Hispalis under the Romans and Isbiliya with the
Moors. Its high point in its history was following the
discovery of America.
For all
its important monuments and fascinating history, Sevilla
is universally famous for being a joyous town. While
the Sevillians are known for their wit and sparkle,
the city itself is striking for its vitality. It is
the largest town in Southern Spain, the city of Carmen,
Don Juan and Figaro.
The Sevillians are great actors and put on an extraordinary
performance at their annual Fería de Abril, a
week-long party of drink, food and dance which takes
place day and night in more than a thousand especially
mounted tents. But above all it allows the men to parade
on their fine horses and the women to dance in brilliantly
coloured gypsy dresses
 .
Immediately
before that is Holy Week, Semana Santa, a religious
festival where hooded penitents march In long processions
followed by huge baroque floats on which sit Images
of the Virgin or Christ, surrounded by cheerful crowds.
Both Spring events are well worth experiencing.
In Sevilla,
you will want to visit the old city, with the Cathedral
and the Giralda tower at its heart. (You can climb the
steps inside the tower for a magnificent view of the
City). Very close by are the royal Mudéjar palace
known as the Alcazar with marvellous gardens and the
Santa Cruz quarter, with cramped streets, flowered balconies,
richly decorated facades, hidden patios... Other sights
not to be missed are, in the old city, the Casa de Pilatos,
a large sixteenth-century mansion where Mudejar, Gothic
and Renaissance styles blend harmoniously amidst exuberant
patios and gardens and, crossing the Triana bridge over
the large Guadalquívir River, the lively popular
quarter of Triana with charming narrow streets around
the church of Santa Ana and traditional ceramic factories.
Recommended
charming Hotels
In Sevilla,
several hotels are restored as well-maintained town
houses or mansions arranged around a typical, Andalucian
courtyard. This is an experience not to be missed as
they are available in all price ranges.
Food
and Wine Tours
A Question
of Taste - Tapas tours, cooking classes, wine tasting,
one-day tours related to ham, olive oil and wine.
Recommended
tapas bars
Don's
miss out on the tapas. The city is credited with their
invention and has more than a thousand bars where the
choice of food, is virtually unlimited, from seafood
to ham and sausage, from vegetable to cheese. The Sevillians
actually make a meal of them, moving from bar to bar
and trying one dish at a time.
In the
Santa Cruz quarter
Bar
Giralda, Modesto, Las Teresas and Casa Robles.
In Triana
El Kiosco
de las Flores, Casa Cuesta and Bodeguita Sanlúcar.
In Santa Catalina, El Rinconcillo, El Bacalao and Quitapesares
(Bar Peregill).
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