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Seville in 48 hours 💃

Day 1: palaces and the cathedral

• Real Alcázar. A royal palace with tiled courtyards and gardens. It played Dorne in Game of Thrones. Book a time slot.
• Seville Cathedral and the Giralda. One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Walk the ramps up the Giralda tower.
• Santa Cruz. The old Jewish quarter, full of whitewashed lanes and tapas bars.

Day 2: Plaza de España and Triana

• Plaza de España. A huge semicircular plaza with tiled alcoves for every Spanish province.
• Metropol Parasol (Las Setas). A giant wooden "mushroom" with a rooftop walkway.
• Triana. Cross the river for ceramics, a market and local bars.
• Flamenco. Seville is flamenco's heartland. Catch a show in a small venue at night.

Eat this

• Salmorejo: cold, creamy tomato soup topped with ham and egg.
• Espinacas con garbanzos: spinach and chickpeas, a Seville tapas classic.
• Jamón ibérico: thin-sliced cured ham. Order a plate to share.

Skip this

• Walking around at 3pm in July or August. Do as locals do: sightsee early, rest, go out late.
• Women offering "free" rosemary sprigs near the cathedral. A palm reading and a request for money follow.

Getting there

High-speed AVE trains arrive at Sevilla Santa Justa, with direct trains from Madrid and Córdoba. From Seville Airport, the airport bus runs into the center.

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Quick answers

Is 48 hours enough for Seville?

It's enough for the Alcázar, the cathedral, Plaza de España and a flamenco show. Add a day for a trip to Córdoba.

When is the best time to visit Seville?

Spring and autumn. Summer afternoons are often extremely hot.

How do I get from Madrid to Seville?

High-speed AVE trains link Madrid with Sevilla Santa Justa.

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