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.
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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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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