sightseeing in Andalucia, accommodation Andalucia, monuments

Three cities of Andalusia that you cannot miss: Sevilla, Grenade and Cordoba. Of course there are other interesting cities to visit such as Malaga, Marbella or Cadiz. Discover the richnesses of each one of these cities, what they have to offer you, their culinary specialities.

Sevilla: the capital of Andalusia, has an incredible cultural richness inherited from the Arabic and Christian influences in the past.information office:: Plaza del Triunfo, 1 - 41004 Tél. +34 954501001Fax +34 954500898

sightseeing in Sevilla

the cathedral : It is about one of the largest cathedral in the world, dating from the XVth century, of a plateresque style. It is in this cathedral that remains Christophe Colomb.

File of the Indies:Building of the XVIth century, of Herera style which contains invaluable documents about the relationship between Spain and American colonies. Avenida de la Constitución, 3 41071 Sevilla Tél. +34 954211234 Tél. +34 954500528 / Fax +34 954219485

Giralda:Tower from the XVth century, of an Arabic style. From the tower, you have an amazing view of the city. Calle Alemanes, s/n 41001 Sévilla. Tél. +34 954214471 / Fax +34 954228432

Alcazar of Sevilla : Alcazar which dates from the XVIth century. It was transformed by Charles the cruel into an Alcazar and it is where took place the wedding of Charles Quint and Isabelle of Portugal. Patio de Banderas, s/n 41004 Séville (Séville)Tél. +34 954502324 / Fax +34 954502068

accommodation Sevilla: http://www.perfectsuntravel.com/en/seville_hotels/

Cordoba : This city was at the time of the middle Age one of the most powerful caliphates. Information office:Calle Ángel de Saavedra, 4-6 - 14003Cordoba Tél. +34 957491678Fax +34 957475485

sightseeing in Cordoba

Mosquee of Cordoba: : Monument from the VIIIth century and of Renaissance style.One can admire there several architectural styles which followed one another during nine centuries of construction and restoration. Calle Cardenal Herrero, 1 14003 cordoba(Cordoba)Tél. +34 957470512 / Fax +34 957479170

jewish district:: The district is from the XIVth century; You can have a walk among the small streets and discover a district full of surprises.

Alcazar of the Catholic Kings: This Alcazar of the VIIIth century and with an Arabic style was among other things, the place of living of the catholic kings. It was classified "historic building". Calle Caballerizas Reales, s/n 14004 Cordoba (Cordoba)Tél. +34 957420151

Medina Azahara:This city/palate dating from the Xth century, with an Arabic style, was supposed to become the capital of a new province of the Caliphate of Cordoba. Classified historical monumnent in 1923. contact Adress:Carretera de Palma del Río, Km. 8 14029 Cordoba Tél. +34 957329130 / Fax +34 957330595

Grenada: tourism office:Avenida de la Constitución, 21 B - 41001 Sévilla. Tél. +34 954221404 Fax +34 954229753

sightseeing in Grenada

Museum of the Alhambra: Located in the palate of Charles Quint, symbol of  power of the monarchy, the museum of Alhambra shelters invaluable works of the hispano-Arabic civilization . contact Adress: Palacio de Carlos V, Alhambra, s/n 18009 Grenada. Tél. +34 958027931 / Fax +34 958226363

L'Alhambra: Palate which dates from the XIVth century, with an Arabic style. This complex has several splendid monuments and gardens.At this time it was the biggest political and aristocratic center of the Western Moslem world . Adress:Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n 18009 Grenada Tél. +34 902441221 Tél. +34 902224460 / Fax +34 958226363

Generalife: Palate from the XIVth century and of an arabic style.Adress:Paseo del Generalife, s/n 18009 Grenada Tél. +34 958227527 Tél. +34 902224460 / Fax +34 958226363

Monestary de la Cartuja: chartreuse of the XVIth century and of a baroque style. Adress:Paseo de la Cartuja, s/n 18011 Grenada. Tél. +34 958161932

Obviously, Andalusia abounds of other very interesting cities such as Malaga (native city of Picasso), Marbella, or Cadix which will also seduce you. Monuments not to be missed in these cities: Museum of Pablo Ruiz Picasso (Malaga) Provincial Museum of Beautiful Arts (Malaga) Cathedral of Malaga, Alcazaba (Malaga) Cathedral of Cadiz, its beaches....