Alameda de Hercules
The Alameda de Hercules is a long tree-lined promenade in the north of the old town, flanked by Roman columns and surrounded by bars, restaurants, and live music venues. Free.
Monument in Seville
Torre del Oro
The Torre del Oro is a 13th-century Almohad watchtower on the banks of the Guadalquivir, once part of the city’s defensive walls. Entry to the small naval museum inside is a modest fee (free on Mondays). The tower itself is best viewed from outside along the river promenade. Budget travelers walk the riverbank between the Torre del Oro and the Puente de Isabel II and enjoy the best free waterfront walk in Seville.
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Before you go
- Address
- Paseo Alcalde Marqués del Contadero, 41001 Seville
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Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Real Alcazar Gardens Free Areas
The gardens surrounding the Real Alcazar of Seville include sections that are accessible without buying the palace ticket during certain hours. Free Monday afternoons (check current schedule).
Alcazar of Seville
The Alcazar of Seville is a royal palace complex blending Mudejar, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture across nearly a thousand years of continuous use. Entry is paid at a modest price.
Archivo de Indias
The Archivo de Indias is a UNESCO-listed building between the Cathedral and the Alcazar, housing the archives of the Spanish Empire's American colonies: 80 million pages documenting the conquest, colonization, and trade of the Americas. Free to enter.
Barrio de Santa Cruz
The Barrio de Santa Cruz is Seville's former Jewish quarter, a maze of whitewashed alleys, flower-draped patios, orange trees, and hidden squares. Free to wander.
Flamenco in Triana
Triana is the birthplace of flamenco in Seville, and free flamenco can sometimes be heard drifting from bar doorways, especially along the Calle Betis waterfront and in the smaller peñas (flamenco clubs). Free to walk and listen from outside.
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