One of the architectural gems of Andalusia, the Sevilla Cathedral is well deserving of its UNESCO World Heritage status. Situated only 5 minutes’ walk from the Centro MundoLengua headquarters, the world’s largest gothic cathedral was originally a Mosque constructed in the 12th century that was then converted into a church following the Castilian reconquest of the city. You can never truly get a good feel for its enormous size until you enter and lose yourself among the 80 chapels that surround the central nave, the outstanding collection of ecclesiastical art inside and the resting place of Christopher Columbus.

But of course, the main focus point of the Sevilla Cathedral is the magnificent Giralda; the 340 foot tool bell tower that is visible wherever you go in the city. Though it may appear daunting at first, the climb up all those stairs to the top is definitely worth the views that await you; a civic decree means that no building east of the Guadalquivir River can be built taller than this former minaret.

Literally next door is another of Sevilla’s most popular tourist attractions. Viewers of Game Of Thrones may recognise the iconic archways, elegant gardens and majestic plazas inside this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considered one of the best examples of Mudejar architecture anywhere in the world, the Alcázar is one of Europe’s oldest royal palaces still in use and is the official residence of the Spanish royal family during their visits to Sevilla.

Listen hard enough and they say you can still hear the spirits of the former residents of the Old Jewish Quarter whispering at from you from deep within its walls…. No two walks through this mysterious maze of narrow alleyways and cobbled streets are ever the same. The Barrio de Santa Cruz is one of Sevilla’s oldest and most legendary neighbourhoods, and the narrowness of its streets mean that the deeper you walk in, the more you leave the hustle and bustle of the modern world behind you.

One of Sevilla’s most popular attractions may also be its youngest. Constructed as recently as 1928, this semi-circularly plaza is often the first stop for many visitors. The main edifice, central fountain, low bridges, shallow canals and tiled alcoves offer a thousand different photo opportunities and have even been the filming locations of many Hollywood movies. And if the heat becomes a bit too great while you explore the Plaza de España, you can easily take 10 minutes to relax in the cool shade of the 100 acre Parque de Maria Luisa opposite.

But that’s just the beginning! The magic of Sevilla continues with almost too many world class attractions and monuments to count;

• One of Spain’s most legendary Plaza de Toros.
• The Archivo de Indias UNESCO World Heritage Site where some of the country’s most important historical documents are guarded.
• The 13th century Torre de Oro that shines bright gold in the early evening over the river.
• The Palacio de las Dueñas – birthplace of poet Antonio Machado and an eclectic mix of 15th century Gothic and Moorish architecture with a striking exterior facade.
• And more museums than you can imagine, such as the Flamenco Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Archaeological Museum of Sevilla and the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions.