Flamenco Dance Museum
Flamenco dance is the soul of Andalusia. When you come to Seville, there's no reason not to watch it! The famous Flamenco Dance Museum, located in the Santa Cruz district, is the first and only museum in the world that comprehensively showcases the culture of Flamenco dance. The courtyard, in the typical Andalusian Ecija architectural style, allows visitors to see not only the century-old culture of Flamenco dance but also to personally experience authentic and intense Flamenco dance performances, starting every evening at seven o'clock.
General Archive of the Indies
Located in the Casa Lonja de Mercaderes in Seville's Plaza de la Triunfo, the General Archive of the Indies (Archivo de Indias) is a repository of highly valuable archival documents. It mainly houses the archives of the Spanish American colonies from 1492 to the end of the 19th century, totaling over 80 million pages. It stands as the best testament to Spain's power and influence during its golden age.
Tower of Gold
Located on the left bank of the Guadalquivir River, adjacent to the bullring, the Tower of Gold was built in the 13th century. It is a dodecagonal military watchtower that was once a corner of the city wall. A huge iron chain could be pulled out from the base to block the river and control passing ships. During the Age of Exploration, Spain transported large quantities of gold from the Americas, and the tower's prominent function in providing effective transport protection might be the origin of its name. Comprising three levels, the Tower of Gold now serves as a maritime museum, showcasing the once-glorious maritime culture.
Casa de Pilatos
This building combines the styles of the Italian Renaissance and Spanish Mudéjar, adorned not only with exquisite tiles but also with intricate paneling. It is considered the original model of the Andalusian palace.
Andalusian Center for Contemporary Art
The Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas was built in the 15th century and was once the residence of Columbus after his return. His tomb is also buried in the Chapel of Santa Ana within the monastery. Today, it has been transformed into the Andalusian Center for Contemporary Art.
