SevillaOn these special days of Holy Week, it becomes one of the most visited cities in Spain, due to the simple fact that they treat each of its carvings with great care and care that they process through its streets among Nazarenes, arrows and incense.
If you are one of those people who are going to visit Seville these days or very soon, perhaps it will be good for you to know these 7 free things to see in Seville. Free always works, and especially attracts the attention of people, so do not stay behind and enjoy by the cap of all these places.
Visit the Torre del Oro
La tower of Gold It is one of the most revered and characteristic sites in the city of Seville ... It is a Torre Albarrana, of Meters 36 located on the left bank of the Guadalquivir River. It is normal and very common to see postcards or photographs of Seville with this beautiful monument in the background. So if what you want is to see it for free at no cost, you will have to stop by a Monday. Yes, as you have read, Every Monday, visiting the Torre del Oro has no cost.
If you go up to it, from above you will be able to contemplate a different perspective of the river and the city.
If you go any other day, the entrance has a cost of 3 euros per person, 1 euro for seniors and accredited students.
Su Visiting hours is:
- De Monday to Friday: 10:00 - 14:00 hours.
- Saturdays and Sundays: 11:00 - 14:00 hours.
- Closed in August.
The Archive of the Indies
Located in the Triumph Square, the Archive of the Indies, Built in 1785 Under the reign of Carlos III, it is completely free of charge. This enormous building guards the funds produced by the institutions that the Spanish Administration has created as well as the Spanish overseas territories. The archive preserves some 43.000 legacies from the former Spanish colonies.
El Visiting hours is:
- Monday to Saturday: from 9:30 a.m. to 16:45 p.m.
- Sundays and holidays: from 10:00 a.m. at 14:00 p.m.
The Royal Alcazar of Seville
Es one of the oldest palaces in use in the world. The Real Alcázar of Seville has lived through different stages in time, from the end of the XNUMXth century to the present day. From its walls, it has contemplated the influence of the different cultures that have settled in Seville to the present day.
If you would like to visit for free this huge palace, you have several options:
- Be a native of Seville or live in the city.
- Visit them on Monday afternoons.
The Giralda
Another of the typical buildings of the Andalusian capital! La Giralda is the name given to the bell tower of the Cathedral of Santa María. The lower two thirds of the tower correspond to the minaret of the old mosque of the city, from the end of the XNUMXth century. in the Almohad period, while the upper third is an end added already in Christian times to house the bells.
If you visit La Giralda on Sundays your entrance is totally free. If you do it any other day, its cost is 8 euros.
Su Visiting hours is
- Spring Summer: Monday to Saturday from 09:30 to 16:30. Sundays from 14:30 p.m. at 18:00 p.m.
- Autumn Winter: Monday to Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. On Sundays it is from 14:30 p.m. to 19:00 p.m.
Museum of Fine Arts
This building located in the Plaza del Museo has its free entry for European citizens. Even so, the cost of entry is not expensive, since it only costs 1,5 euros.
This is the most important art museum in Andalusia and the second most important in Spain since it has a large collection of paintings by great national artists.
Its construction ended in 1835 but it was not officially opened until 1841. It is an almost obligatory museum to visit if you want to know both Sevillian Baroque painting, especially Zurbarán, Murillo and Valdés Leal, and Andalusian painting from the XNUMXth century.
Su Time is:
- Closed Monday
- Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 20:30 p.m.
- Sundays and holidays: from 9:00 p.m. to 14:30 p.m.
The Cartuja Monastery
Also know as The Andalusian Center for Contemporary Art (CAAC). It was created in 1990 with the intention of providing all Andalusia with an appropriate institution for the research, conservation, promotion and dissemination of contemporary art.
Little by little, works of art began to be acquired with the idea of taking the first steps in the configuration of a contemporary permanent collection.
Pavilion of morocco
El building was ceded by the Kingdom of Morocco for the Foundation of the Three Cultures of the Mediterranean, preserving the splendor of yesteryear.
La visit is guided and duration is one hourFully Free, yes, you have to Book in advance for the guide to organize groups with a maximum of 30 people.
Do not forget to visit these unmistakable places in the wonderful city of Seville. You will be fascinated!
For example, another free site that travelers should not miss in Seville is the Plaza de España. Main building, from the 1929 Exhibition, by the regionalist architect Aníbal González.
Greetings.