The Museo Marítimo is housed within the Torre Del Oro, an 18th century tower located in Seville, Spain. The Museo Marítimo is a naval museum that was set up within the tower in the year 1944 with an aim to ensure that it remained a major tourist attraction, and was not left abandoned. The tower which was recognized as a national heritage monument in the year 1931, accommodates the naval museum on its lower and first floor. Due to its prime location and nice enough naval exhibits, the museum poses as a major hotspot for tourists.
This hospital dates from the same period as the Hospital de la Caridad, and building work on it was finished by Leonardo de Figueroa in 1687, that is, during the famous Sevillian baroque period. The church of the hospital is full of works by Valdes Leal and his son, who painted the dome and the frescoes. The hospital, which was built to house elderly priests, stands in a small square in the heart of the Santa Cruz area of the city, a few meters from the Jardines de Murillo. It is frequently used nowadays to put on art exhibitions, especially painting exhibitions.
Frequented by local flamenco starlets, Taller de Diseno is a posh boutique that has the most exquisite evening gowns and flamenco dresses on its racks. The designer duo Angela and Adela's fine creations on display take your breath away! If you find the items pricey, the tiara-esque-beaded haircomb made of tortoise shell might catch your fancy! Take home beautifully embroidered silk shawls with intricate designs.
Jardines del Parlamento Andaluz is a beautiful events and concert venue located in Seville, Spain. This space was developed and designed after an agreement between the Urban Management of the City and the Parliament that was to set it up as a place that would enrich the urban environment as well as restore the site that holds the Hospital de las Cinco Llagas de Sevilla. Call for additional information.
With over 5000 products in stock, Tam Tam Percusión happens to be one of the largest percussion shops in Spain. Cymbals, a wide variety of drum sticks, instructional DVDs and different accessories, crowd the shelves. Darbukas, didgeridoos, bongos, cajas, castañuelas, marimbas and percussion instruments from almost every part of the world, are available here. This store is a predestined hit with musicians and music lovers.
Aquópolis Sevilla is one of the biggest water parks in the country. There are unlimited fun zones and a plethora of water activities to enjoy. From slides and rides to pool and games; they are all right here at Acropolis Seville. The artificial river, wave pools, car racing and go-karting are hard to leave. And with grill specialties and local delicacies served at their restaurants and cafeterias, the fun just does not end.
Tucked away, Sala Underground might be a bit difficult to find but that doesn't deter music fans in town. A hub for touring bands, it hosts live performances by local as well as international artistes. Opened in 2010 as a rehearsal space which spilled over as a music club, it regularly hosts live events to the delight of music enthusiasts.
The name Jorge Bonsor is not linked only to the Roman Necropolis and Museum, but also to all of Carmona, a city 20km from Seville where this French citizen once lived. Possessing a fine artistic sensibility, Bonsor wanted to be a painter, and came to Spain in search of its landscapes. He never suspected that his destiny was waiting for him in Carmona, where he would trade in his paintbrushes for archeology. On May 24, 1885 he formed the Archeological Society of Carmona. Among his goals was that of excavating the Roman Necropolis and preserving the findings in a museum. The same day as the founding of the Society he inaugurated the Roman Necropolis and the Museum that remained open to the public with more than 225 tombs. Bosnor and a group of Carmonians were practically pioneers: their museum is one of the first archeological museums in Spain. In addition, concerning the "museumifying" of the Necropolis they were ahead of their time by many decades; it was many years until something similar was attempted in Spain. Despite the toll the centuries have taken, the remains of this ancient Roman cemetery are impressive. There are many significant tombs, but the most noteworthy, for its size, are that of Servilia and the tomb of the Elephant. The latter is a tomb-sanctuary dedicated to the cult of Cybele and Attis.