Crave Colors and Noise in Seville

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What sets this town apart from the rest is its ability to retain flamboyance and energy even after centuries have passed. They have been known for their colorful, flowy dresses worn by graceful women dancing the flamenco, the sun bathed roofs of houses set atop historic stones and the vibrant culture and practices being mimicked by other places.

Nobody would ever forget the parades being done during the Lenten Season or the impressive delicacies infused by years and years of influences and one would definitely in a trance when people meet up at their noisy markets clamoring for the best of production and commerce.

Dotted with pretty-faced inhabitants and history-rich walls, Seville in Spain is a place straight out of a well-painted picture and it is no surprise that travelers make their way to this melting spot once in their lives.

Location

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Inhabited by almost 2 million ‘sevillanos’ for both municipal and metropolitan territory, Seville is easily one of the most populous areas in the whole of Spain and the European Union. Specifically, Seville can be found 50 miles off the Atlantic Ocean and spans a 54 square mile size in total land area.

Located on Seville’s west end are the small towns of Triana and Los Remedios, the northern boundary being shared by La Rinconada and Santiponce, Dos Hermanas on its southern tip while Tomares and Camas are found on the western section.

Climate

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Under the Koppen Climate Classification, the whole of Seville is tagged with a subtropical Mediterranean climate, which equates summers that are drier than usual and wet winters. If you want to soak up the sun, it’s rather recommended to visit Seville on the months of June, July and August and experience temperatures getting as high as 45-degrees Celsius.

While it is accepted that Seville has more hot months than the rest of the Andalucian region, you can still experience low brows in temperature during the Yuletide season up until the first two months of the following year. The rainy season can also be observed in December with almost 8 full precipitation days and 99 millimeters of rainwater.

Transportation

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You would be delighted to know that Seville’s transportation systems would easily connect you to nearby and equally famous towns and suburbs with just one ride of a train. If you would be coming in from the cities of Madrid, Cadiz, Cordoba, Huelva, Granada and Malaga, you’d also be able to not just get in but go to the aforementioned places from Seville.

For bus rides, one must bear in mind two names: Estacion de Autobuses Plaza de Armas and Estacion de Autobuses Prado de San Sebastian. Both would transport you in and out of Seville and would be a convenient way for you to skim the city’s landmarks and tourist attractions.

If traveling via airplane, the terminal from where you’d be welcomed with is in Aeropuerto San Pablo, which serves domestic and international flights to and from Seville. Once alighted from your plane, find convenience with hordes of taxis waiting for you to be transported on a Seville area of your choice and this option is on for a full day, seven days a week. Buses from the airport would snatch just 15 minutes of your time if you want to be serviced going to the Seville’s city center.

What to See

Metropol Parasol

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If you’re the type of person easily being pleased by humongous feats of architecture, then Metropol Parasol is one landmark that you shouldn’t miss. Created and the brainchild of infamous architect Jurgen Mayer, this modern-day structure is Seville’s Eiffel Tower.

The complex is great for night city viewing as the height offers stunning views of the general Seville area, restaurants and markets can also be found inside this masterpiece.

Museo de Bellas Artes

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Like how normal museums would go, several relics and artifacts are stored here focusing on 17th-century Siglo de Oro art. Museo de Bellas Artes features a wide array of religious stuff, sculptures and baroque art which would definitely change the way you look at art.

Examples that can be seen inside are art pieces such as Christ Crucified, St. James the Apostle, Last Supper and Cabeza Juan Bautista.

El Pabellon de la Navegación

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Just recently operational last 2012, the El Pabellon de la Navegacion is another ultramodern architectural wonder in Seville which also serves as an activity center.

The whole complex is admired for its hyper-take in advanced architectural design and is subdivided into four parts, which are navigation, shipboard life, mariners and Seville’s historic views.

Furthermore, this area of interest is kid-friendly and museums and exhibits are rather interactive and full of life.

Torre del Oro

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If you’d wish to take your city viewing into a higher level, then don’t ever miss the chance of visiting the 13th-century Torre del Oro which is a watch tower said to be covered in gold.

Treated as Seville’s one outlandish landmark, Torre del Oro is also home to a maritime museum and the celebrated rooftop deck for public use.

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