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Seville has something for everyone. From its great Moorish and Catholic monuments to its historic bullring, and from great tapas bars to enchanting old neighbourhoods and giant wooden mushrooms, these are the top 20 attractions for you to seek out while you're in the Andalusian capital.

Royal Alcazar Palace

Along with the cathedral, Seville's key architectural attraction is the Royal Alcázar Palace. Work on this great palace complex began in the 10 th century, when the Umayyads built a Moorish fortress attached to the Roman city walls, but it was not until the 12 th century that the first royal palace was built on the site, by the then-ruling Almohad Dynasty. Additions and renovations continued on and off until the 19 th century, resulting in a structure that showcases a mix of Moorish, Renaissance and Mudéjar architecture, with the latter being particularly notable in the Mudéjar Palace. The upper floors of the Alcázar are the Spanish royal family's Seville residence, making it Europe's oldest continually used royal palace.

Cathedral

Seville's greatest Catholic monument amazes with its sheer size: it is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Construction of this sprawling Gothic complex, which houses 80 chapels and has the longest central nave in Spain, began in 1401 on the site of the city's former mosque. Work continued for over 100 years, and in 1507 the cathedral was finally completed, having spectacularly succeeded in fulfilling the design team's aim to make something 'so beautiful and so magnificent that those who see it will think we are mad'.

Casa de Pilatos

This beautiful 15 th-16 th-century mansion is one of central Seville's hidden treasures, and its exquisite gardens, though smaller in scale, match anything you'll see in the Alcázar. Begun by the wealthy conquistador and Mayor of Andalucia, Pedro Enriquez de Quiñones, in the late 1400s, Casa de Pilatos is another of Seville's classic Mudéjar structures, built around a central courtyard in the traditional Andalusian style. Its name - Pilate's House - was bestowed (hopefully with a touch of mockery) after Quiñones' son Fadrique traveled to Jerusalem in 1519 and returned overflowing with enthusiasm for the Holy Land. The palace's undeniable good looks have earned it a starring role in two films: 1962's Lawrence of Arabia and 2010's Knight and Day.
Casa de Pilatos, 1 Plaza de Pilatos, Seville, Spain,+34 954 22 52 98

Bullring

Seville's Real Maestranza bullring is one of the most attractive and important plazas in Spain. Construction began in 1761 on the site of the city's old rectangular plaza de toros, and was finally completed in 1881. Particularly attractive is the Prince's Gate (the main entrance), the ornate black iron gates of which are the work of Pedro Roldan, and which were originally the property of a convent. Being carried through these on the shoulders of fellow matadors and the public is a mark of great triumph, and one of the highest honours attainable by a matador in Spain. The Maestranza's excellent museum explores the history of bullfighting, and daily tours of the arena are available.
Plaza de Toros de Sevilla, 12 Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, Seville, Spain, +34 954 22 45 77

Torre de Oro

Visible from any of Seville's central bridges is the 13 th-century watchtower known as the Torre de Oro, or the 'Tower of Gold'. It was built by the Almohad rulers of Seville between 1220 and 1221 and has undergone several restorations over the intervening centuries, the most recent of which was in 2005. Nowadays, it houses Seville's small but interesting Maritime Museum, which explores the importance of the Guadalquivir River and Atlantic to the Andalusian capital's history.
Torre do Oro, Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, s/n, Seville, Spain

Plaza España

One of Seville's Mudejar classics is the Plaza de España, a stunning development built in 1928 in preparation for Seville's hosting of the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. The half-moon-shaped building is fronted by a moat and borders on a plaza with a beautiful fountain at its centre; it showcases a striking mix of Mudéjar and Renaissance styles, with splashes of Art Deco to be seen on the colourful façades. Boating can be enjoyed on the moat, which is spanned by four bridges representing the ancient kingdoms of Spain.
Plaza de España, Av de Isabel la Católica, Seville, Spain

Maria Luisa Park

In preparation for Seville's hosting of the Ibero-American Expo of 1929, the southern part of the city received a costly facelift. At the heart of this redevelopment was the Maria Luisa Park, a botanical garden and the Andalusian capital's largest and most attractive area of greenery. It is a beautiful place to stroll in spring, when the park's many species of plants and flowers are in bloom and when the local residents - doves, parrots, ducks and swans - are on display. Stretching along the banks of the Guadalquivir, its half-mile of shaded walkways, tiled fountains, ponds and tropical foliage is also home to the Mudéjar Pavillion, in which the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions of Seville can be found.
Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares de Sevilla, 3 Plaza América, Seville, Spain, +34 955 54 29 51

Archivo de Indias

Documenting the Golden Age of the Spanish Empire that followed Christopher Columbus's exploration of the Americas in 1492 is Seville's Archive of the Indies, a must-see for history boffins. These UNESCO-protected 16 th-century buildings house some 80 million documents relating to the Spanish Empire of the 16 th, 17 th and 18 th centuries, a period when Seville was the empire's most important city. If you think that sounds like a little too much reading for one afternoon, fear not: as well as the beautiful old books and the palatial buildings themselves, other sights here include a 17 th-century cannon, maps charting the entire Spanish Empire and several paintings by Goya.
Archivo de Indias, Av. de la Constitución, Seville, Spain,+34 954 50 05 28

Restaurant Al Aljibe

Al Aljibe is one of the best tapas bars on the Alameda de Hercules, Seville's trendiest and most popular nightspot. The restaurant boasts a romantic and secluded first-floor terrace overlooking the Alameda, as well as an exclusive rooftop patio with just a few tables. Bear in mind that only full plates - or raciones - are served on the rooftop seating area, although ordering bigger portions of Aljibe's incredible food won't be a problem. Customers rave about the ox burger, the fried cod with vegetables and the duck and brandy paté. Inside, there is seating spread over two floors, but it's always worth reserving a table, especially in the evenings. Aljibe's location and food have made it one of the most popular high-class tapas places in town.
Al Aljibe, 76 Plaza de la Alameda de Hércules, Seville, Spain, +34 954 90 05 91

La Mata 24

If a tapas restaurant on the Alameda de Hercules is having to turn customers away of an evening, that's a sign it's doing something pretty special. This is the case with La Mata 24, a classy establishment that is often packed to capacity after 9pm. The style is pan-Mediterranean rather than Spanish, and all the dishes are prepared with an inventiveness that can be lacking in Seville's more traditional tapas restaurants. The wine list and service are highly recommended, and the bar hosts regular exhibitions of work by local and non-local artists, making it a must if you're hanging out in this lively part of Seville.

La Mata 24, 24A Calle Mata, Seville, Spain, +34 954 37 05 86

Triana

Triana is Seville's former Gypsy quarter and one of the city's most distinctive attractions. From its pretty, myth-laden streets have come some of the most influential bullfighters of the last couple of centuries, including the legendary Juan Belmonte, one of the greatest matadors in the history of bullfighting. Its colourful, quaint streets are lined with old-style tapas bars, the walls of which are often plastered with faded bullfighting posters, photos of flamenco artists and weeping Virgin Marys. It is also known for its locally made ceramics, which adorn the walls of its old, whitewashed houses, and one of Seville's best and most lively markets, the Mercado de Triana.
Mercado de Triana, 6 Calle San Jorge, Seville, Spain, +34 954 00 53 19

Bar Bodega Santa Cruz

This lively tavern is one of the best in central Seville and is a great place to start your exploration of the romantic, intriguing neighbourhood of Santa Cruz. Owing to the scarcity of outside seating, it always seems as if a spontaneous street party is going on outside, with eaters and drinkers taking over the pavement in front of the bar. The food and drink offering is traditional, with a range of wines and sherries available, as well as excellent tapas at about €2 a pop. It's particularly good for an early evening stop-off, when the atmosphere is joyfully chaotic.

Bar La Bodega

Slightly surly service is the price to pay for enjoying sweet wines, sherry and tapas in this local institution. La Bodega is well established on the tourist route in Santa Cruz but Sevillanos love it too, piling in in huge groups from about 2pm for lunch and about 9pm for dinner. These are the best times to head to La Bodega for a glass of the signature manzanilla (old barrels are scattered around the place) and a plate of their excellent tapas, either crammed in amongst Sevillanos at the bar or, if you're lucky, at one of the tables.
La Bodega, 4 Calle Alfalfa, Seville, Spain, +34 954 22 73 62

Romeo and Juliet Balcony

Winding along beside the Alcázar in the heart of Santa Cruz is a narrow, shaded alleyway called Calle Agua, named after a mini-aqueduct that used to run along the top of the Moorish palace's walls. This mysterious path brings you out onto the absurdly romantic Plaza Alfaro, always busy with tourists pointing their cameras upwards and snapping away at the building said to have inspired the balcony scene in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Whether this tale is apocryphal or not, it's easy to imagine a latter-day Romeo scaling the beautiful facade to reach the object of his desire.
Plaza Alfaro, Seville, Spain

Las Setas

One of Seville's most popular - and unusual - attractions is The Metropol Parasol, known locally as , or 'the Mushrooms', because of the distinctive shape of its vast wooden canopies and supporting pillars. When work started on the Mushrooms in 2005, Roman remains were found underneath Plaza Encarnación, making construction a lengthy and controversial process. To preserve the extensive remains, which can be seen on the lower ground floor, these enormous wooden fungi are supported on just a few elegant white pillars above the square. On the monument's roof, a winding walkway provides stunning views over the city, especially at sunset.

Cafe-Bar Los Alcazares

Situated underneath the vast canopies of Seville's Setas on the popular Plaza de la Encarnación is Los Alcazares, one of the best tapas joints in central Seville. From its small, traditional bar room or outside terrace you can watch life unfold on the busy plaza while sipping on a cold beer or sweet manzanilla. Alcazares is popular with tourists, but the old-fashioned décor (think bullfighting and fiesta posters) and its popularity with nearby office workers who stop in for a quick tapas and beer at lunchtime mean it doesn't feel touristy.
Café-Bar Los Alcazares, 1 Calle Alcázares, Seville, Spain, +34 954 22 09 05

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20 Must-Visit Attractions in Seville, Spain

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Seville has something for everyone. From its great Moorish and Catholic monuments to its historic bullring, and from great tapas bars to enchanting old neighbourhoods and giant wooden mushrooms, these are the top 20 attractions for you to seek out while you're in the Andalusian capital.

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Sevilla, city, capital of the provincia (province) of Sevilla, in the Andalusia comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of southern Spain. Sevilla lies on the left (east) bank of the Guadalquivir River at a point about 54 miles (87 km) north of the Atlantic Ocean and about 340 miles (550 km) southwest of Madrid. An inland port, it is the chief city of Andalusia and the fourth largest in Spain. Sevilla was important in history as a cultural centre, as a capital of Muslim Spain, and as a centre for Spanish exploration of the New World. Pop. (2008 est.) 690,160.

History

Sevilla was originally an Iberian town. Under the Romans it flourished from the 2nd century bce onward as Hispalis, and it was an administrative centre of the province of Baetica. The Silingi Vandals made it the seat of their kingdom early in the 5th century ce, but in 461 it passed under Visigothic rule. In 711 the town fell to the Muslims, and under their rule Ixvillia, as it was then called, flourished. It became a leading cultural and commercial centre under the ʿAbbādid dynasty and the subsequent Almoravid and Almohad confederations. As the Almohad capital in the 12th century, Sevilla enjoyed great prosperity and ambitious building programs. But after the Muslim possession of Sevilla was ended in 1248 by Spanish Christians under Ferdinand III, the substantial Moorish and Jewish minorities were driven into exile, and the local economy temporarily fell into ruin.

The Spanish discovery of the Americas brought new prosperity to the city. Sevilla became the centre of the exploration and exploitation of America through the Casa de Contratación ("House of Trade"), which was established there in 1503 to regulate commerce between Spain and the New World. For two centuries Sevilla was to hold a dominant position in Spain's New World commerce; it was the site of the chief mint for gold and silver from the Americas, and many Spanish emigrants to the New World sailed from its quays. Sevilla was in fact the richest and most populous city in Spain in the 16th century, with some 150,000 inhabitants in 1588. This brilliance was fleeting, however, since Sevilla's prosperity was based almost entirely on the exploitation of the colonies rather than on local industry and trade. As a result, Sevilla's economy declined in the 17th century, though its cultural life underwent a great flowering at that time. The painters Diego Velázquez, Francisco de Zurbarán, and Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, the sculptor Juan Martínez Montañés, and the poet Fernando de Herrera are the glories of Sevilla and of Spain. Miguel de Cervantes conceived of his novel Don Quixote while he was confined in Sevilla's jail.

In the 18th century Spain's Bourbon rulers managed to stimulate a limited economic revival in the city, but in the 19th century the French invasion, revolutions, and civil war halted such development. In 1847 the April Fair, an annual gala following Easter, was established. The Iberoamerican Exposition of 1929 initiated a new renaissance in Sevilla. During the 20th century the port was enlarged, and the city revived as an industrial and commercial centre. Sevilla's many architectural monuments survived the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) intact because the city was held by the Nationalists throughout the entire conflict.

The Universal Exposition world's fair opened in Sevilla in 1992, spurring the construction of new monuments and modernization. New roads were built, as well as a train station to serve the high-speed train Alta Velocidad Española (AVE), which connects Sevilla to Madrid in less than three hours. The old train station, Antigua Estación de Córdoba, was restored and is now an exhibition hall. New bridges were also constructed, as well as a theatre, an auditorium, and the Congress Palace. Moreover, the Guadalquivir River, which had been diverted around the city for centuries, was brought back into its original riverbed.

The contemporary city

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Sevilla, city, capital of the provincia (province) of Sevilla, in the Andalusia comunidad autónoma (autonomous community) of southern Spain. Sevilla lies on the left (east) bank of the Guadalquivir River at a point about 54 miles (87 km) north of the Atlantic Ocean and about 340 miles (550 km)

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It was a boiling hot Friday as we crossed the bridge into Juárez and waded into a din of people on Avenida Benito Juárez.

We saw two friends, Father Peter Hinde and Sister Betty Campbell who have had a ministry in Juárez for many years. They were the only Anglos we saw during the whole visit.

A cheerful, toothless taxi driver took us on a circuitous route to the Plaza de Toros Alberto Balderas and told us how calm the city is.

This was one face of Juárez.

The other face is a report from Molly Molloy of New Mexico State University, who publishes the Frontera List, indicating that there have been 73 homicides in Juárez in the first 13 days of August.

Those figures approach those of the worst times in 2010 to 2013. I almost canceled the trip thinking about these numbers the morning before we left Santa Fe, New Mexico, to travel to the border city across the river from El Paso.

Juárez faces other pressures as well: uncertainty over the mayoral elections between Morena candidate Javier Gonzalez Mocken and incumbent Armando Cabada; pressure from newly elected Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador to focus on the poor and increase the miserably low minimum wage; and concerns over the NAFTA negotiations.

None of this was evident that night, however.

Arriving too early for the 8 p.m. bullfight on Aug. 17, we had dinner at the nearby La Villa del Mar restaurant. Our waiter, Alfonso, said that the city's atmosphere was "tranquilo."

Crowds began lining up at the ticket office at around 6:30 p.m. Tickets were more than $50 each to sit on the shady side.

One of the bullfighters was Alfredo "El Conde" Rios, 44, who wore black socks - something I have never seen before. He retired several years ago and is making a comeback, which I believe is a mistake. He was unable to control either of his bulls, looked completely lost and was lucky he didn't get hurt. Watching his struggles made me realize how enormous and dangerous these bulls are.

Another bullfighter, Uriel "El Zapata" Moreno, 44, had much better luck and was awarded two ears with his first bull and should have received an ear with the second one. The matadors are awarded the bull's ears or tails as trophies for their performance.

Moreno's habit of twirling around with odd, exaggerated gestures detracted from an otherwise fine performance.

The athletic bullfighter Antonio "El Chihuahua" Garcia, 33, from the city of Chihuahua, was the star just as he had been when I saw him in Juárez several years ago. He arrived in the early afternoon for the "sorteo," when matadors are assigned bulls. Matadors almost never do this, but Garcia wanted to chat and pose with his fans for photos.

On this Friday night, he earned three ears and a tail and the very raucous crowd loved it. He also put on a daring display of placing the banderillas and ran backwards with the bull chasing him. The bull got so close that Garcia could put his hand on the bull's forehead. Then he rested his forehead on the bull's head while running backwards.

The plaza was about 80 percent full and the spectators were quick to applaud - and equally quick to boo. With the added noise of passing trains outside the plaza, it was deafening. Dozens of men circulated with beer, snacks and drinks. Whoever owns the alcohol concession likely made a fortune.

Afterward, we all poured into the night and headed back up Avenida Benito Juárez to the international bridge. You could never tell from the crowds on the street that there was a wave of violence in Juárez.

We thought of stopping in the historic Kentucky Club to escape the heat, but there was a long line of people waiting to get in.

Juárez has its struggles, but you couldn't tell it that Friday night. It's a city with two faces, and fortunately, we only saw the bright one.
Morgan Smith travels from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the Juárez area to document conditions there and to assist several humanitarian groups. He can be reached at Morgan-smith@comcast.net.

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El clubo de Futbol de Sevilla