Seville, or Sevilla in Spanish, is located on the banks of the
River Guadalquivir, within the region of Andalusia, towards the
southern area of the country. This town is recognized as one of
the most famous and interesting of not only Spain but the entire
Europe as well.
One of the best times of the year tourists can choose for
visiting Seville is in April when they could enjoy the Feria de
Abril. The Feria de Abril de Sevilla consists on a week long
party in which eating, drinking and dancing are the main
activities. Besides been able to enjoy some amazing foods,
drinks and music, tourists who approach the town during this
époque could also observe some parades and learn about The
traditions of the town.
Another good moment tourists could choose for visiting Seville
is during the Holy Week, after the Feria de Abril. During the
Holy Week or Semana Santa, tourists could observe some religious
and symbolic processions. This way, during this time of the
year, from April to March, Seville receives a great amount of
visitors and it is recommendable to make sure of counting on a
room or a place where to stay before arriving.
Seville offers a great amount of interesting spots to visit year
around. One of this spots, located within the old city, is the
Catedral de Sevilla or Cathedral of Seville, an antique
construction very interesting from not only an architectonic
point of view but from a historic and artistic one as well.
Another great place tourists should make sure of visiting while
being in Seville is the Mudejar Royal Palace, also called the
Alcazar. This palace has some of the most beautiful gardens
visitors could meet in the entire region. Another place tourists
should try to visit is the Casa de Pilatos, a house of great
dimensions built during the XVI century and which combines
different styles, mainly gothic and Renaissance, in a unique way.
The Puente de Triana or Triana Bridge is another spot which
tourists should not miss while being in Seville. This bridge is
located over the Guadalquivir River and is very interesting due
to its construction as well as to the where it leads, the
neighborhood of Triana which is a very charming area, full of
narrow streets and antique houses.
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