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As a monument to Christian glory, Seville's cathedral has few
equals, in fact it is still undecided whether it is the largest
church in the world when measured against St Peter's in Rome and...
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The site of Seville's Moorish Alcazar palace has been occupied
by the city's rulers since Roman times, and has been a favoured
residence of Spanish kings since the Middle Ages. The palace...
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Visitors usually need to visit a tourist office to obtain a
detailed map of the winding alleys, gateways and courtyards of this
enchanting and fascinating section of Seville, a former...
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A restored convent, dating back to 1612 and hidden in a tiny
plaza off Calle de Alfonso XII in Seville, houses one of Spain's
most important art collections. Highlights here are the...
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Regarded as one of the loveliest parks in Europe, this half-mile
area in southern Seville, near the port, is planted with palms,
orange trees, elms and Mediterranean pines. Bright and...
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The 'tower of gold', overlooking the Guadalquivir River, was
part of the original Moorish city fortification, built in the 13th
century, and is believed to have been covered with gold...
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Credited both as the birthplace of bullfighting and the home of
one of Spain's great architectural feats, Ronda is an easy and
entertaining escape from the city. Ambling about the cobbled
streets,...
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This large lump of limestone stuck to the end of the Iberian
Peninsula is as famous for its bizarre geology as it is for its
overly-friendly furry friends. Though many countries have claimed
the...
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Andalusia's chalky soil is ideal for the cultivation of the
palomino grape, from which the world-famous sherry (
) of the region is made. The main sites of sherry
production in Andalusia are Jerez...
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