There is no better place to begin this list than the cathedral. Constructed in the 12^th century, this UNESCO World Heritage Site wears the crown as the largest Gothic cathedral in the entire world and contains the tomb of one of the most influential people in Spain’s history; Christopher Columbus. Located 5 minutes away from Centro MundoLengua’s headquarters, its interior is just as impressive to look at as its exterior is; 80 chapels line the walls of a giant central nave, and the cathedral’s collection of ecclesiastical paintings, sculptures, carvings and altarpieces is one of the most impressive in all of Spain.

The cathedral’s bell tower commonly (and affectionately) known as “La Giralda” by locals deserves its own separate mention on this list. Even though the two are adjoined, La Giralda predates the cathedral; originally it was the minaret of a mosque that stood on the site of the cathedral prior to the city’s recapture by the Castilian armies in the 12^th century. Standing 340 feet above ground, the tower can be seen throughout the city, and remains the largest structure in Sevilla east of the Guadalquivir River.

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sevilla may be familiar to “Game Of Thrones” viewers; part of the hit television series was filmed within this 14^th century Mudéjar palace. Its collection of pools, patios, courtyards, corridors, passageways, plazas and fountains are lined with sweet-smelling orange trees and frequented by the Alcázar’s resident peacocks, and every inch of the palace is worthy of its own photograph.

They say that the mysterious neighborhood of Santa Cruz is capable of transporting you back in time…. Sevilla’s Old Jewish Quarter consistently criss-crosses itself in a labyrinthine network of cobbled streets, enchanted plazas and narrow alleyways, all hidden away from the noise (and traffic!) of the modern world behind walls of solid stone. And as you peer at the countless information plaques and dedicated shines adorning the walls of Santa Cruz that tell the incredible stories of its residents through the years, you may start to convince yourself that the rumors are true…..

The Plaza de España contrasts the ancient and arcane Barrio de Santa Cruz next door in almost every way. Built as recently as 1928, this colossal semi-circular plaza stands proudly opposite the 100-acre Parque de María Luisa and was used as a filming location in the Star Wars franchise. In less than a hundred years, it has become one of the most instantly recognizable landmarks in Sevilla, and definitely one of the most photographed. And as you explore the Plaza de España’s soaring towers, arching fountain, low bridges, cavernous archways, shallow boating canals and tiled alcoves – each one dedicated to a separate province in Spain – you’ll quickly appreciate its immense universal popularity.

Another of Sevilla’s more unusual main attractions is the Metropol Parasol, known more commonly by locals as “Las Setas” thanks to its resemblance of a giant mushroom growing alongside the city center’s taller buildings. The eyes gravitate immediately upward upon arrival toward the largest single wooden structure in the entire world, though below ground lie the remains of the Roman settlement dating back at least 2,000 years. These are open to the public, but as the sun begins to set, make sure you climb to the top of Las Setas in order to enjoy some of the finest sunset and nighttime views available in the whole city.

Yet that is not all! Sevilla always seems to have something else you haven’t yet visited. Some other leading attractions include:

• Plaza de Toros; the “cathedral of bullfighting” is one of the most prestigious and famous in all of Spain.
• Archivo de Indias; another of Sevilla’s UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the city center, the Archivo de Indias is the home of some of Spain’s most important historical documents and records.
• Spectacular museums, some of the most popular being the Flamenco Museum, the Sevilla Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions and the Archeological Museum of Sevilla.
• Torre del Oro; a 13^th century watchtower and fortification that rises out of the banks of the Guadalquivir River and glows a brilliant shade of gold in the early evening sunshine.
• Palacio de las Dueñas; famous for its striking flower-covered façade and an unorthodox but attractive combination of both Moorish and Gothic architectural styles, this 15^th century palace was also the birthplace of noted Spanish poet Antonio Machado.