In September, we will be in Seville for an afternoon and then two full days. We will be staying near Iglesia del Salvador and arriving by car noonish on our first day. Next day, we hope to do the rooftop tour of the Cathedral and then explore the rest of the Cathedral. Day two, we’d like to see the Royal Alcazar, perhaps with the Royal Apartments. Additionally, we would like to see Plaza de Espana, maybe Parque Maria Luisa and, for sure, Triana. And, of course, we want to work great places to eat into the plan! Would greatly appreciate advice on an itinerary…other must sees…and where to eat. Thanks.
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do the full dinner and flamenco show at Arenal
https://tablaoelarenal.com/en/
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I enjoyed the alcazar tour so much because of the amazing gardens. I also highly recommend doing a tapas tour with a guide - we did one and it was one of the best things we did. You will learn about the ham and the wine and how to order things. If you do it at the beginning it's great
I also really enjoyed going up to the Setas de Sevilla end of the archeologic museum underneath - some amazing roman mosaics.
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You mentioned the main sites. Walk along the river by the Torre de Oro. Cross over the Puente de San Telmo when it’s dark and you get a great view of the tower and cathedral lit up. A couple years ago a 12th century bath was uncovered in Cervecería Giralda Bar by the cathedral. Not sure if it’s open to visit.
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Thank you for the great suggestions! What I am struggling with is how to plan our three afternoons/evenings, including restaurants, in Seville if we visit the Cathedral and Alcazar in the mornings. For example, one day would it make sense to head to Plaza de Espana, then Parque de Maria Luisa, walk along the river, as suggested by @jameelsabio, then look around, and eat in, Triana? What about, another day, doing El Rincocillio, las Setas, Iglesia del Salvador, and then the shopping streets described by RS? Third day? Would appreciate any and all ideas including eating options. Thanks!
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The Plaza de España and María Luisa park are a 10 minutes walk from the cathedral and Alcázar. They would be easy to visit either afternoon. Likewise, the Torre de Oro and river are even closer. On the afternoon you don’t visit the Plaza and park, walk to the tower then over to Triana. Once you’re in Sevilla you’ll realize that the major sites are in close proximity to each other.
While walking from the cathedral towards the water is the Reales Atarazanas (Royal shipyards). Unfortunately it is closed, but one can look through the fencing at the vaulted ceiling and imagine what it must have been like in the 13th century. It’s a quick 2 minutes stop.
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Thanks again, @jaimeelsabio!