12 of the best things to do in Seville

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. View the cathedral and ascend Giralda Tower open image in gallery Seville boasts the world’s largest Gothic cathedral The largest Gothic cathedral in the world stands upon the ruins of a Moorish mosque, a metaphor for Spain’s often tumultuous history and a reminder of the role of different religious groups in defining the Andalusian capital. Discover more of the city open image in gallery Triana is known as the city’s centre of flamenco and ceramics Though the historic centre of the city, a neighbourhood known as Santa Cruz, is where most of the main sights are – along with many bars, restaurants, cafes and the main shopping areas – a quick wander in any direction will take you to cobbled streets lined with locals having an extended family lunch or meeting a couple of friends for some tapas. See the Casa de Pilatos open image in gallery The Casa de Pilatos has an impressive marble courtyard at its centre One of Seville’s most unique landmarks is a 16th-century structure that has blended Mudejar, Baroque and Renaissance elements to create a magnificent civil palace akin to a smaller Alcazar. Step back in time to an ancient Spanish city open image in gallery A trip to this 2,000 year old city is within walking distance of Seville Just outside Seville’s borders lies the remains of another city that existed thousands of years ago – the ancient Roman settlement of Itálica.