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IDP (International Driving Permit)
An International Driving Permit (IDP) serves as a translation of your valid U.S. driver’s license. To drive
in Europe, you need both your U.S. license and the IDP. IDPs are only available in the United States
for about $10 from any AAA office. For more information, visit the AAA website: www.aaa.com.
PLACES TO VISIT IN SEVILLE
Great Buildings and Historical Sites
ARCHIVO DE INDIAS
This 16th century building by Juan de Herrera —architect of El Escorial— initially provided a business
home to the merchants who congregated on the steps of the Cathedral. In 1785, the building
became the home of the Archivo General de Indias — a storehouse of documents created during
the colonization of the Americas. Today, the registry houses a variety of written references to
Spain’s New World possessions. Due to the volume and importance of documentation, the Archivo
de Indias is considered to be one of the most, if not the most, important archives in the world.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 9:00 to 15:45
Price: Entrance is free
Address: Avenida de la Constitución, s/n
Telephone: 954-50-05-28
CASA DE PILATOS
This is a grand example of the mansions which sprung up in Seville during the Golden Age. While
Don Pedro Enríquez started construction of this building at the end of the 15th century, it was Don
Fadrique Enríquez de Ribera who would later enlarge the house with ideas and material brought
over from Italy and the Holy Land. Others continued the renovation work, converting the building
into the prototype of the Andalusian mansion. Do not miss this incredible palace. It’s a real treat to
wander leisurely around its beautiful gardens and patios.
Opening times: Monday to Sunday 9:00 to 19:00
Price: 5 EUR to just see the ground floor; 8 EUR to see the whole house
Address: Plaza de Pilatos, 1
Telephone: 954-22-52-98
LA CATEDRAL
The “Magna Hispalensis,” as it is formally known, is the world’s third largest cathedral after the
Basilica in Vatican City and Saint Paul’s in London. Construction of this huge gothic cathedral
began in 1401, but its origins can be traced back to the mosque of the Almohads in the 12th
century. The orange tree patio and the mosque’s minaret (the famous Giralda) are what remain of
the original structure. The building hosts more than 500 works of art, mainly from the 16th and 17th
centuries, which include some impressive paintings by Murillo, Zurbarán, and Goya.
The cathedral’s main altar is particularly striking. At 18 meters high and bearing more than one
thousand sculptures depicting various biblical scenes, it is the largest altarpiece in the world.
Opening times: Monday to Saturday 11.00 to 17:00; Sunday 14:30 to 18:00
Price: 7,50 EUR; 2 EUR for students.
Address: Plaza Virgen de los Reyes, s/n
Telephone: 954-21-49-71
Website: http://catedraldesevilla.es/
LA GIRALDA
In 1184, during his campaign against Santarem, the Almohad Emir ordered the construction of a
minaret for his new Great Mosque. The most renowned architects of the time, including Ahmed
ben-Baso and Alí al-Gumari, participated in its construction.