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10 Instagram spots in Seville full of tiles and orange trees
Moorish palaces, painted tiles and whitewashed alleys under orange trees: Seville is built for the camera. These 10 spots are the classic tour, best shot early before the heat and the crowds arrive.
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Plaza de España
A vast semicircular plaza of brick, painted tiles and a canal, built for the 1929 exposition. Come at sunrise for empty bridges and reflections, and shoot the tiled province alcoves up close.
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Real Alcázar of Seville
The oldest royal palace in Europe still in use, famous as the water gardens of Dorne from Game of Thrones. Book the first entry slot and shoot the tiled Patio de las Doncellas before the groups fill it.
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Seville Cathedral and La Giralda
The largest Gothic cathedral in the world, crowned by the Giralda, a former minaret turned bell tower. Frame the tower from the small streets around it, then climb the ramps for the rooftop view.
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Barrio Santa Cruz and Plaza de Doña Elvira
The old Jewish quarter is a labyrinth of narrow alleys, whitewashed houses and orange trees. Start at the tiled Plaza de Doña Elvira in the morning and wander without a map from there.
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Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)
Locals call this giant wooden lattice Las Setas, the mushrooms. Shoot the undulating structure from below at street level, then walk the rooftop path at sunset for the skyline with the Giralda.
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Torre del Oro and the Guadalquivir Riverbank
A 13th century watchtower that once guarded the river port with a chain across the water. The classic shot comes from the Puente de San Telmo at golden hour, when the stone turns gold to match its name.
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Puente de Triana
The iron arch bridge from 1852 links the old town with the Triana district. Shoot along the bridge at blue hour, then cross to Calle Betis for the colorful riverfront houses with the old town behind you.
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Casa de Pilatos
A quiet palace of Mudéjar tiles, carved doorways and garden courtyards, far calmer than the Alcázar. Shoot through the arched doorways so the tiled rooms layer up like a set of frames.
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Plaza del Cabildo
A hidden semicircular plaza of white frescoed arches, tucked behind the cathedral and easy to walk past. Enter through the passageway from Avenida de la Constitución and shoot the curve wide and low.
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Plaza de América in Parque de María Luisa
Grand exposition pavilions face this plaza at the quiet end of the María Luisa park, a short walk from Plaza de España. Shoot the Mudéjar pavilion across the pond, where the facade reflects in the water.
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