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Seville

About Seville, Spain:

The capital of the Andalusia region, Seville is one of Spain’s most picturesque cities, with a rich tradition. Architecturally you will find a blend of Moorish and Spanish buildings, reflecting the Muslim occupation of Spain up until the time of the Reconquest.

Among those of special interest are the Feast of Corpus Christi, when city employees lay ferns on the streets where the procession will take place throught the city. Likewise, a procession takes place during Holy Week.

Catholic shrines & places of Interest in Seville, Spain:

Basílica de la Macarena:  Image of Our Lady of Macarena

Seville Cathedral:  largest Gothic cathedral in the world & tomb of Christopher Columbus

Traveling to Seville, Spain:

Seville is about 330 miles southwest of the capital city of Madrid.

By plane: The easiest way to travel to Seville is by flying into Seville Airport (SVQ), located about 6 miles (10 km) from the city center, with direct connections to many European cities.

By train: there are fast AVE trains from Madrid (2.5 hours) and Málaga (2 hours).

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