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Casa de Pilatos, Seville: practical guide for first-time visitors

Casa de Pilatos is Seville's largest and most sumptuous private palace, a rare blend of Mudejar and Renaissance styles a ten-minute walk from Seville Cathedral. This guide was update in July 2026. Previously, the free Monday visit was a simple walk-up, which led to long…

Visiting Casa de Salinas, Seville: practical guide for first-time visitors

Casa de Salinas is a privately owned 16th-century palace-house just steps from Seville Cathedral. This guide was updated in July 2026. Many general guides list it with standard all-day hours, but from 15 June to 30 September, it's only open from 10am to 2pm, far…

Las Dueñas Palace, Seville: practical guide for first-time visitors

Las Dueñas Palace is a Gothic-Mudéjar and Renaissance mansion in central Seville, home to the House of Alba since 1612. This guide was updated in July 2026. The palace's gardens, 6,000 square metres holding over 7,000 plants, now have a new interactive digital botanical atlas,…

7 of the best cathedrals to visit in Spain

Discover seven of the best cathedrals to visit in Spain. Explore the history and architecture of these magnificent Spanish religious sites, from Seville to Burgos. The cathedrals of Spain reflect the nation’s complex history. They showcase architectural transitions from Moorish design to soaring Gothic styles.…

Seville Cathedral, Andalucia: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Seville Cathedral in Seville, Spain is a Gothic cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage site that serves as the burial location of Christopher Columbus. Within this 2026 guide, visitors will find necessary practical information, such as current opening hours, ticket prices, directions to the site, accessibility…

Understanding the culture of bullfighting in Seville’s bullring

A tour of Seville’s Maestranza arena, and a visit to the bullfighting museum inside, puts a savage sport in context. This review was updated in February 2026. El Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla Coated in Andalucian red and yellow,…