cultural programme seville city for one week

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SEVILLA2016


SEVILLA according to legend, Sevilla was founded by Hercules and its origins are linked with the Tartessian civilisation. It was called Hispalis under the Romans and Isbiliya with the Moors. The high point in its history was following the discovery of America in 1492. For all its important monuments and fascinating history, Sevilla is universally famous for being a joyous town. While the Sevillians are known for their wit and sparkle, the city itself is striking for its vitality. It is the largest town in Southern Spain, the city of Carmen, Don Juan and Figaro.

It has hosted two international exhibitions (1929 and 1992) and is the administrative capital of Andalucía. The quarter of Triana on the other side of the river, La Macarena, Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé, the street of Las Sierpes, plus La Maestranza bullring, María Luisa park and the riverside walks are all representative images of Sevilla.

The Sevillians are great actors and put on an extraordinary performance at their annual Feria de Abril, a week-long party of drink, food and dance which takes place day and night in more than a thousand especially mounted tents. But above all it allows the men to parade on their fine horses and the women to dance in brilliantly coloured gypsy dresses. Immediately before that is Holy Week, Semana Santa, a religious festival where hooded penitents march In long processions followed by huge baroque floats on which sit Images of the Virgin or Christ, surrounded by cheerful crowds. Both Spring events are well worth experiencing.

In Sevilla, you will want to visit the old city, with the Cathedral and the Giralda tower at its heart. (You can climb the steps inside the tower for a magnificent view of the City). Very close by are the royal Mudéjar palace known as the Alcazar with marvellous gardens and the Santa Cruz quarter, with cramped streets, flowered balconies, richly decorated facades, hidden patios... Other sights not to be missed are, in the old city, the Casa de Pilatos, a large sixteenth-century mansion where Mudejar, Gothic and Renaissance styles blend harmoniously amidst exuberant patios and gardens and, crossing the Triana bridge over the large Guadalquívir River, the lively popular quarter of Triana with charming narrow streets around the church of Santa Ana and traditional ceramic factories.

Don't miss out on the tapas. The city is credited with their invention and has more than a thousand bars where the choice of food, is virtually unlimited, from seafood to ham and sausage, from vegetable to cheese. The Sevillians actually make a meal of them, moving from bar to bar and trying one dish at a time.


PROGRAMME

Day 0 - Welcoming.

9:00 h.: Welcoming in the hotel hallDay: 2016Appointment time: 10:00 h.Appointment place: Hotel´s hallDuration: 30 minutesMaterials needed: No


Day 1 - Seville Cathedral and historic buildings (Catedral de Sevilla)

This majestic Cathedral dates back to the 15th century and claims to be the third largest building of its kind in the world.To visit the Cathedral of Seville, general admission is around 9 euros, but there is the possibility of a free audio-guided tour if you book in advance.

Day: 2016Appointment time: 10:30 h.Appointment Place: HotelDuration: 45 minutes


Real Alcázar de Sevilla

Located in the heart of Seville City, Real Alcazar in Seville is one of the oldest palaces in use in the world. This palace has been different stages in time, from the late eleventh century to today, contemplating from its walls the influence of the different cultures that have passed through the city.After a busy morning, there are bars and restaurants nearby where you can eat very well for a cheap price, with special mention for “Taberna Los Coloniales”.

Day: 2016Appointment time: 12:00Appointment Place: CathedralDuration: 120 minutes


Day 2 – Plaza de España and Maria Luisa park.

Spain’s square in Seville is an architectural framed in the Maria Luisa Park. It is the largest building in Andalusian regionalist architecture. It was built as the main building of the Latin American Exhibition of 1929.In the settles are represented all the provinces of Spain in tiles, and its walls are decorated with busts of illustrious Spanish.In the park we can find kiosks to buy ice cream, soft drinks, and other tucks.

Day: 2016Appointment time: 16:30 h.Appointment Place: Hotel


Duration: 120 minutes


Day 3 - Barrio Alfalfa y Plaza del Salvador

To be some time with friends or relatives drinking beer one of the best places is “El Salvador”, located in the heart of the city. Around the square there are many cheap breweries for 1 euro beer and very near to here, they are the most important streets of Seville, as Constitution Avenue, which has many places to eat, Sierpes and Tetuan Streets, shopping mainly.The bar for excellence in Salvador Square is “La antigua bodeguita”

Day: 2016Appointment time: 12:30 h.Appointment Place: Town hall Duration: 120 minutes


Day 4 – Metropol Parasol

Popularly known as “Las Setas de la Encarnación”.Is the wood’s structure largest in the world. A must stop for tourists, who will be surprised by its 26 meters high, surrounded by modern buildings. It has at the top a viewpoint which is accessed by elevators from where we will enjoy spectacular views of the city. It’s a place of shows, a market, shops and restaurants, a veranda and the Antiquarium museum located in his basement, where you can see archaeological remains of Roman and Almohad.

Day: 2016Appointment time: 19:30 h.


Appointment Place: HotelDuration: 120 minutes

Day 5 – Torre del Oro.

It is located on the left part of the Guadalquivir River, next to the Maestranza’s bullring. It was used as a chapel and later as a prison, now it’s the Naval Museum of Seville.To have lunch and dinner there are typical adobo and fried fish.In the district of Arenal, we found “the Fried-fish shop the Arenal”, which is the reference. There, you can order them at the same bar or take away, with very affordable prices for tourists.We can also find boats that make a tour in the river.

Day: 2016 Appointment time: 21:00 h.


Appointment Place: HotelDuration: 120 minutes


Telephone numbers:

TeamCoordinator: Jose Manuel Luna HuertasManager: Veronika Fricova (00421 948 323 188)Responsible Cultural program: Veronika Fricova (00421 948 323 188)

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