Valentine Vacation in Seville
In smooth or in rough days, she was always there by your side, so, on the special occasion of Valentine's Day, gift your sweetheart a vacation to the legendary land of Hercules - Seville, in Spain. Lying on the plain of the Guadalquivir River, Seville promises you unmatched relaxation into genuinely Spanish routine. Being the provisional capital, seat of the government and parliament of the Comunidad Autonoma de Andalucía, Seville has been one of the most beloved places by most visitors to Spain.
Seville has been symbolized as a modern and active city by the Expo 92. Seville proudly boasts being the home of several painters like Velazquez, Murillo and Valdes Leal; sculptures like Martinez Montanes and also the birthplace of the literature legendary "Don Juan" who started winning women's hearts all across Europe.
In Seville, numerous hotels are very well-maintained and positioned around a typical, Andalucían courtyard in affordable prices. Adriano Sevilla and Hotel Isla Cartuja are two premium hotels in Seville with world class facilities. Take some time out of your schedule not to miss out on the tapas bars that accredited Seville with their creativity in more than thousand bars offering unlimited choice of food from ham and sausage to seafood and from vegetable to cheese punched with a glass of Sherry wine.
Seville is the heart of Andalusian culture, famous for bullfighting and Flamenco music. So, its time for you to explore this legendary land and find out what's there in store for you!
ALLUREMENTS OF SEVILLE
- Cathedral: One of the biggest in the world, was built between 1401 and 1507 is famed for the supposed tomb of Christopher Columbus.
- Giralda: This tower adjoins the Cathedral and was the mosque's minaret, gives great views from its top.
- Torre de Oro: This major Seville landmark is located on the banks of the River Guadalquivir portrays the Moorish architecture.
- Alcazar: This fortress from the Muslim-era dates back to 913 A.D. served as a hideaway to Muslim and Christian royalty for several centuries.
- Plaza de Espana: This superb centerpiece of the 1929 Spanish-Americas Fair is ornamented with heavenly fountains and mini-canals and is encircled by a display of Spanish tile creation.
- Antigua Fabrica de Tabacos: This is Seville's ancient tobacco factory that served as the setting for Bizet's Carmen.
- Seville's Bullring: A 'must see' zone for those adventurous souls. This is one of the oldest and most famed one in Spain.
- Archivo de Indias: The endless shelves of this 1785 built construction houses more than 80 million pages of documents of the Spanish American empire.
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