Casco Antiguo, Seville

The Casco Antiguo, which translates to "Ancient District" in Spanish, is the central district of Seville. This historic area encompasses Seville's old town and is situated on the eastern bank of the Guadalquivir river. It shares boundaries with the Macarena district to the north, Nervión and San Pablo-Santa Justa districts to the east, and the Distrito Sur to the south. Several bridges spanning the Guadalquivir connect the Casco Antiguo to neighborhoods like Los Remedios, Triana, and La Cartuja.

Within this district, you can find three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Seville Cathedral, the Alcazar, and the Archivo General de Indias. The Gothic Cathedral, constructed in 1403, was built on the site of a former mosque, preserving the Almohad minaret, known as the Giralda, as its bell tower. It stands as the largest Gothic building in Europe and serves as the resting place of Christopher Columbus. The Alcázar, originally built by the Moors in 712, underwent conversion into a Christian royal residence in 1248. The Archive of the Indies, envisioned as a hub for American treasures' trade by Juan de Herrera under King Philip II of Spain's directive, never fulfilled that purpose. In 1784, King Charles III of Spain designated it as the repository for all documents related to the Americas' conquest.

Other notable structures in this district include the Torre del Oro, the City Hall, the Palace of San Telmo, and the Metropol Parasol. The University of Seville primarily occupies the former Royal Tobacco Factory in the southern part of the Casco Antiguo, which serves as the backdrop for the story and opera Carmen. Additionally, the city's bullring is located in the El Arenal neighborhood.