Free Tour Seville - History and Legends
Event Information
Description
The visit begins at the Puerta de Jerez, one of the main gates of the wall in the Modern Age and is currently one of the most touristic places in the city. From there we will enter the Cathedral of Seville and the Archivo de Indias, former Merchants' Market.
We will enter the neighborhood of Santa Cruz, a neighborhood full of legends and place by Don Juan Tenorio par excellence.
Through the avenue of the Constitution we will arrive at the Plaza Nueva, former place of the Franciscan convent, and to the Plaza San Francisco, place of the autos de fe with the Inquisition. We will finish in the Plaza del Salvador, an old mosque in Muslim times.
What is the reason for representing saints Justa and Rufina holding the Giralda? Why is it called Plaza del Triunfo? What is the meaning of the name of the streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood? What is the legend of the cross of the snakes? Where was prisoner Cervantes?
This and much more you will discover when booking this route. Come and soak up culture.
This activity includes:
Jewish Quarter - Cathedral– Alcazar (Game of Thrones) - Archivo de Indias - Giralda - City Hall - El Salvador