Why visit
Seville holds the world's largest Gothic cathedral, the Alcázar's Moorish palace, flamenco peñas, and Semana Santa. The richest Holy Week in Spain.
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Seville at a glance
City population
680k
Metro: 1.5 million
Elevation
7 m
23 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Madrid
Airport
SVQ
Seville
Founded
8th century BCE (Phoenician)
Getting around
Metro (1 line), trams, buses; walkable historic core
Signature dish
Pescaíto frito, gazpacho, solomillo al whisky, torrijas, rebujito
Neighborhoods for travelers
Santa Cruz (Jewish Quarter)TrianaMacarenaAlameda de Hércules
Spain at a glance
Country center
40.0°, -4.0°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
505,992 km²
195,365 mi²
Country population
47.9 million
95/km²
Subregion
Southern Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+34
Language
Spanish
Demonym
Spanish
Internet
.es
UN
Member state
ISO code
ES / ESP
Where in the world
40.0° - -4.0°
Spain
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Did you know
- Seville invented flamenco: the dance, music, and tradition are officially UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
- The Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and houses Christopher Columbus's tomb.
- Plaza de España was built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition: a massive horseshoe of tiles depicting every Spanish province.
- Spain has the second-most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world.
- La Tomatina: the giant tomato fight: happens in Buñol on the last Wednesday of August every year.
Bordering Spain
Traveler notes
- Alcázar combine ticket includes cathedral and Giralda
- Triana district across the river for ceramics + flamenco
- April Feria follows Semana Santa. Book a year ahead
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
- Check opening days. Major sites close on Mondays or Tuesdays in many countries.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Seville
What currency is used in Seville?
Seville uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Spain?
The primary language is Spanish.
What is the international calling code for Spain?
The calling code is +34.
What airport serves Seville?
Seville (IATA: SVQ).
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