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Guide Location: Spain » Sevilla
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.3 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 7
Tour Duration: 2 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 3.3 km
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Author: emma
A city situated at the intersection between Arabic and European cultures, Seville has a rich cultural heritage. A visit to this city wouldn't be complete without seeing such iconic sites as its museum and art galleries. Discover the artistic and historical Seville in the Museum of Fine Arts, the Archive of the Indies and other institutions, all selected and described in this self-guided tour.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo
The Andalusian Center of Contemporary Arts is a huge cultural facility to be found on Cartuja island. It contains open air exhibitions, the Cartuja Monumental Center and the Contemporary Art Museum of Seville. The Center is famous for its artistic activities, seminars, projects and temporary exhibitions.
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2) Museum of Fine Arts
Seville's Bellas Artes Museo is located in the northern part of the city. It is located in a 17th century building and is considered one of the best fine arts museum of Spain. It showcases a large collection of paintings, including works by the famous painters of Seville such as Zurbarán, Francisco de Herrera and Valdés Leal.
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3) Museo Taurino de la Real Maestranza de Caballería
Seville's Museo Taurino is located within the bullfighting arena Plaza de Toros de La Maestranza. It is the right place for those interested in the ancient Spanish tradition of bullfighting. The museum displays a good collection of documents, paintings, photos and historical relics about Seville's Plaza de Toros. There is also a museum shop on the premises.
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4) Isabel Ignacio Gallery
If you are more the contemporary type and you love innovative art, then Galleria Isabel Ignacio is the right place to go. It is a gallery opened in 1989 by Isabel Ignacio, in order to promote contemporary art and young artists who aren't famous as yet. The gallery lays emphasis on uniqueness and originality, so there is always something interesting to see.
5) Galería La Caja China
La Caja China Gallery is located on General Castaños street in Seville. It is a popular gallery that houses mostly Surrealist collections. It usually exhibits works by young artists and the exhibitions last for 25 days.
6) Archive of the Indies
The Archive of the Indies is a World Heritage Site located close to the Seville Cathedral. Besides being a unique piece of architecture, the Archive of the Indies serves as a repository that includes historical documents, such as maps and books about the Conquistadors and the discovery of the Americas. The building is designed by the famous Juan de Herrera in the Renaissance style.
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7) Naval Museum
Seville's Naval Museum is located in the historic Torre Del Oro (Golden Tower). The building was originally a military watchtower, initially covered with gold. Today, it is used as a museum to display a great collection of documents such as maps, engravings and antiques concerning Spanish maritime history and culture.
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