This UNESCO World Heritage Site fully deserves to be the first item on this list. The world’s largest Gothic cathedral dominates the city skyline from afar, but be sure to enter to discover exactly how magnificent it looks on the inside as well. Its central nave is truly spectacular, as is the collection of ecclesiastical artworks, structures, carvings and altarpieces on show, as well as the 80 side chapels that line the cathedral. And just to add another small dash of history to this fabulous 12^th century edifice, the Sevilla Cathedral contains the tomb of Christopher Columbus; one of the most influential people in the country’s history.

Standing proud next to the cathedral is the single most iconic structure in the whole of Sevilla. The 340 foot bell tower known as “La Giralda” was originally a minaret that formed part of a mosque constructed by the Moors during their settlement of the city before being incorporated into the design of the cathedral designed by the Castilians after their conquest. La Giralda can be seen from all over Sevilla, and the views from the very top of the local area unquestionably warrant climbing all the way up.

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Sevilla is the Real Alcázar, which may be familiar to viewers of “Game Of Thrones”. This majestic palatial complex boasts some of the finest examples of the stunning “Mudéjar” architecture that is most prominent in Andalusia, and inspired directors of the hit TV series to use the Alcázar as a filming location. Wandering along its patios, courtyards, plazas, fountains, orange trees, peacocks and of course the palace itself is an activity that simply never gets dull.

Sevilla’s “Old Jewish Quarter” is quite possibly the most mystical neighborhood in the whole city. As you slowly navigate your way through the cobbled streets, narrow alleyways, quaint plazas and giant stone walls, you’ll begin to feel yourself drifting back in time. Is that thanks to Santa Cruz’s ability to prevent the noise (and traffic) of modern life penetrating its depths? Or is it thanks to the endless placards, shrines and information boards that tell the tales of the residents of the Barrio Santa Cruz through the centuries? Whatever the reason, Santa Cruz guarantees to surprise you with something worth stopping for around every single corner.

At the Plaza de España we transition from the ancient to the modern. Completed in only 1928, this enormous semi-circular plaza located opposite the delightful Parque de María Luisa is not just one of the most popular photography spots for many of the 2 million annual visitors Sevilla receives, but also a preferred filming location for several Hollywood motion pictures, most famously in the Star Wars franchise. And as soon as you spend even a short amount of time among Plaza de España’s high archways, soaring towers, boating canals, lows bridges, tiled walkways, arching fountain and colorful alcoves dedicated to Spain’s provinces, you will understand its popularity.

Yet Sevilla has so much more to offer. Spain’s fourth largest city has an almost endless amount of attractions, including:

• Torre del Oro; a 13^th century tower on the banks of the river that glows gold in the early evening light.
• Archivo de Indias; another of Sevilla’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, where some of the country’s most important historical archives and documents are guarded.
• Palacio de las Dueñas; this 15^th century palace combines both Gothic and Moorish architectural styles in a way that is extremely striking, particularly thanks to its external façade covered in flowers. The palace is also the birthplace of famed Spanish poet Antonio Machado.
• Plaza de Toros; the “cathedral of bullfighting” is one of Spain’s most legendary bullrings.
• A huge amount of fantastic museums; the Flamenco Museum, the Archeological Museum of Sevilla, the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions and the Sevilla Museum of Fine Arts.