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ITÁLICA. The Roman city of Itálica, located in the Lower Guadalquivir, halfway between Seville (Hispalis) and Alcalá del Río (Ilipa), in the current Santiponce, very close to the routes that connected with the mining area of the Sierra Norte of Seville and Huelva.
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GUIDED VISIT ITÁLICA Visita Guiada a la Ciudad Romana de...
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The Itálica amphitheater is located north of the city taking...
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The theater of Itálica began its construction in the time of...
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The smaller thermal baths -also called "de trajano", located...
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Oct 30, 2017 · Itálica is located only about 5 miles from Seville, with buses leaving frequently (typically every 30 minutes) from Sevilla’s Plaza de Armas. To get there, simply hop on the 170 bus towards Santiponce.
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- Bask in The Elegance of The Real Alcázar
- Learn How to Flamenco Like A Pro
- Seek Out Christopher Columbus’s Tomb in Catedral de Sevilla
- Stroll The Walkway of The Metropol Parasol
- Dine on Local Tapas Like A Sevillano
- Explore What's Left of The Expo '92 Site
- Experience Seville from The Water
- Gaze Upon Seville’s Golden Age Masterpieces
- Have A Night Out Around The Alameda de Hércules
- Imagine Life as A Gladiator at Itálica’S Roman Amphitheater
One of the finest historic palaces in Europe can be found in the heart of Seville’s Barrio Santa Cruz. Started in the 10th century by the Moors, then later occupied and enlarged by the Spanish monarchs, the Real Alcázar is a sprawling complex of elegant palaces, fountain-filled patios and regal quarters, which back onto a lavish garden oasis. The P...
Flamenco is a key part of the Andalucian experience. Rich in melody and emotion, flamenco isn’t just a style of music. It's a feeling, a lament through time, often in an intimate space where the nuances can really translate. These shared moments between the performers and the audience can often be intense and deeply moving. Flamenco has four consti...
The Catedral de Sevillais often touted as the world’s largest Gothic cathedral. Indeed, Catedral de Santa María de la Sede, as it’s officially known, is one of those spaces that inspires great awe in all who enter. Lavish Gothic and baroque ornamentation, the Giralda bell tower, artworks by Goya and Zurbarán, and an intricate gold leaf-covered reta...
One of Seville’s more unusual features is the Metropol Parasol, a giant wooden lattice structure in the heart of Centro. Built in 2011, it soon developed the affectionate moniker Las Setas (the Mushrooms). The structure towers over much of the surrounding city and it’s possible to access a meandering walkway at the top via a lift. Tickets can be pu...
Eating out in Seville is one of the true joys of traveling in the city. Classic tapas include solomillo al whisky (pork in whisky sauce) and salmorejo (a type of gazpacho made with tomatoes, bread and garlic), topped with ham and egg. The nearby Sierra de Aracena is known for its acorn-fed black pigs, which produce the celebrated jamón ibérico de b...
Christopher Columbus set sail on his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. The 500-year anniversary was marked in Seville with Expo ’92, themed around "The Age of Discovery" and held on La Cartuja island. In the decades since, many of the pavilions were transformed or torn down, but some fascinating remnants include a replica of the Ariane 4 space ...
Kayak or SUP on the River Guadalquivir with a host of companies such as Kayak Sevilla and Paddle Surf Sevilla. Shipping has largely gone from here these days but, while you float along, consider how this was the principal staging ground for expeditions to the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Ships loaded with Conquistadors and supplies wou...
During the period known as Seville’s Golden Age during the 16th and 17th centuries, baroque art and architecture reached a new level of lavishness. Works by homegrown artists such as Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and Diego Velázquez can be found all over Seville, including at the Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes and the cathedral. The largest coll...
Roman columns mark the ends of the 370-m-long (1214ft-long) Alameda de Hércules, which is Seville’s premium nightlife hub. All manner of hangouts can be found in this zone, from the quirky 1987 Bar, where everything from the music to the framed memorabilia hails from the 1980s, to suave jazz performances at Gallo Rojo. The area is also the hub of t...
Located northwest of downtown Seville by bus lies the ruined Roman city of Itálica. Two Roman emperors – Hadrian and Trajan – were born in the city, whose ruins feature a remarkable set of mosaic floors. But the highlight of the site is the vast 25,000-seat amphitheater, where well preserved corridors and crumbling stands still inflame the imaginat...
Sep 1, 2024 · Five minutes away from Itálica can be found the San Isidoro del Campo monastery. Inside we'll visit two ample cloisters designed in a Moorish style, one of which, the cloister of the Evangelists, contains several pictorial works from the 15th century. At the end of our tour, we will head back to Seville, located just 12 minutes away, arriving ...
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Itálica . What to say about this impressive site? It was the first Roman city built outside the Italian borders and it’s located in Santiponce; very close to Seville. It is still in the process of excavation and research. Its mosaics, urban fabric, public buildings and everyday objects cannot go unnoticed.
Aug 17, 2022 · Itálica Archaeological Site Hiking in the Itálica Archaeological Site offers a unique blend of history and nature for those seeking hikes around Seville. Located just a short drive from the city, Itálica is an ancient Roman city that provides an opportunity to explore well-preserved ruins and walk amidst the remnants of its grand past.
