Seville is globally renowned for its stunning heritage as well as its vibrant cultural and leisure activities. However, many people are unaware of Seville’s hidden corners. Ready to learn more about them? Keep reading!
Discover the Secret Corners of Seville
Before you start, we recommend using our luggage lockers in Seville, so you can drop off your bags or backpacks. We have 5 locations distributed around the city for your convenience.
El Callejón del Beso
This magical and lesser-known spot is located on Reinoso Street in the Santa Cruz neighborhood.
It’s a very narrow street where the balconies are so close together that two people can kiss without leaving their balconies, hence its name. The design and decoration of this street also have a very romantic touch, imbued with a strong scent of jasmine.
Today, this alley has become a prime spot for couples wanting a special photo memory of their visit to Seville.
Hidden Objects in Seville Cathedral
The history of Seville Cathedral is fascinating if you wish to learn more about one of the city’s most important monuments.
Its construction began in the 12th century and therefore, it hides many secrets. We recommend visiting the Patio de los Naranjos to discover a series of hidden objects: a wooden crocodile, an elephant tusk, a horse bit, and a staff of command.
There are numerous legends about each of these items, although none are scientifically solid.
Plaza del Cabildo
This is one of Seville’s lesser-known squares, thus seldom frequented by tourists. For us at LOCK & enjoy!, it’s a true architectural and cultural gem worth exploring.
It can be accessed from Avenida de la Constitución and Calle Arfe. It’s a small semi-circular square where there was a school until the mid-20th century.
At one of the entrances, there’s a small shop selling all kinds of artisan sweets made in various convents across Seville. However, we recommend visiting on Sundays when a market of antique stamps, coins, archaeological remains, minerals, and all sorts of curiosities takes place.
Very close to this square, we have lockers facilities in El Arenal, just an 8-minute walk away—a great opportunity for us to take care of your backpack while you continue your journey to discover the secret corners of Seville.
Calle Verde
In the Jewish Quarter, you’ll find one of Seville’s most magical streets. Most people who discover it do so by chance or because they’ve gotten lost. It connects Avenida Menéndez Pelayo and Calle Céspedes.
It’s special due to its narrowness, traditional architecture, and abundant vegetation, which provides large areas of shade to protect against the high summer temperatures.
Also, on Calle Verde is Casa de los Padilla, one of the oldest houses in the capital, now part of a hotel. If you look closely, you can see a courtyard with Renaissance-style columns featuring the family’s coat of arms.
Pantheon of Illustrious Sevillians
Located in the crypt of the Church of the Annunciation, entry is through the courtyard of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
The Pantheon of Illustrious Sevillians is one of the lesser-known spots to tourists visiting the city, yet it holds special significance as it houses the remains of people who were prominent in Sevillian society for their significant contributions in various fields. Among the most notable are Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer and Arias Montano.
Aníbal González’s Babies
Aníbal González was one of Seville’s most important architects, as evidenced by a sculpture of him in Plaza de España, recreated by three young artists.
At first glance, it might go unnoticed, but beneath the statue’s coat are three small baby hands. The reason is simple: the year the sculpture was created, the three artists became fathers, making it a tribute to their children.
Spain’s Oldest Stationery Shop
On Calle Sierpes, you’ll find the oldest stationery business in Spain and the third oldest in Europe, opened in 1856; it’s called Papelería Ferrer.
For us at LOCK & enjoy!, it has one of the most beautiful façades on the street. It’s a historical place because for many years, it hosted gatherings attended by notable figures such as Bécquer and the Álvarez Quintero brothers.
Near this business with a rich legacy, just a 5-minute walk away, you can find our lockers at Duque. Take advantage of our early booking discounts!
Torre de la Plata
While the Torre del Oro in Seville is one of its main tourist attractions, just 200 meters away stands the Torre de la Plata, also known as the Torre de los Azacanes.
In the 12th century, it was connected to the Torre del Oro by a wall that was later demolished. For this reason, some call it the “twin sister.”
Explore the secret corners of Seville with this small guide we’ve prepared at LOCK & enjoy! Also, take the opportunity to engage in any of the tourist activities in Seville. We look forward to seeing you!
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