Are you looking for towns near Seville to spend the day? If you live in the Andalusian capital and are looking for a weekend plan or have moved here to spend your holidays, but want to see things beyond the imposing Giralda, take note. You can find charming towns very close to Seville.
Towns near Seville: Which ones to visit?
In Seville there are many things to see and do. It is a city full of charm, with emblematic places such as the cathedral and its Giralda or the Alcázar , where HBO recorded some scenes from Game of Thrones. If you live in this city and are looking for different plans or if you are visiting and looking for something else to see and do, we recommend you visit one of the towns near Seville. They are worth it and are full of history and tradition.
1. Écija
One of the towns near Seville that we recommend you visit is Écija. It is located 85 kilometers from the Andalusian capital and, according to experts, is the most baroque place in Andalusia; This is due to the fact that, throughout its territory, there are eleven baroque towers that stand out from the churches and convents. Not for nothing is Écija known as the City of Towers. The Torre de Santa María is the most outstanding of all these and it is called the second Giralda, due to the great resemblance it bears with the emblematic tower of Seville.
Geographically, Écija is located to the east of Seville on the Genil valley and borders Córdoba to the northwest and to the south with the Sierra Sur de Sevilla. The extension of this municipality is 978.73 kilometers, which makes it the largest in the province of Seville. This municipality is also known as the City of the Sun and the Pan of Andalusia; Curiously, this name is given due to the high temperatures that the city experiences during the summer.
In Écija we recommend you visit the Church of Santa María, which is located in the square of the same name. In this square, which you cannot miss, is the monument of the patrons of Écija. It is also important to get close to the church of San Pablo, with a surprising interior architectural beauty. Another of the tourist attractions is the Palacio de Santaella, which has an impressive staircase and covered by a monumental dome; The carved doors of this palace have great artistic importance and value. Nor can you miss a quick visit to the city’s Plaza de Abastos, which originated in 1844.
2. Carmona
Carmona is a Sevillian municipality that belongs to the Campiña de Carmona region and is located 30 kilometers from Seville. In 1963, the hermitages of San Mateo and San Antón, as well as the church and tower of San Pedro, the Concepción Convent and the remains of the Via Augusta and its bridge, were declared a historic site. Yes, in Carmona there is a lot to see! Something you have to see yes or yes if you visit Carmona? The museum and the archaeological zone where formerly there was a Roman necropolis; here, the main tombs are those of the Elephant and those of Servilia. In addition, in Carmona the remains of the Via Augusta and the Roman amphitheater are preserved. Without a doubt, Carmona is one of the towns near Seville that you cannot miss if you have the opportunity.
In Carmona you can visit the Alcázar del Rey Don Pedro, which is currently a parador; the Puerta de Córdoba and the Torre del Pichacho. It is also advisable to go to the Museum of the City, which is located in the palace-house of the Marqués de las Torres. As for the religious heritage, the convents of Concepción, Trinidad, Santa Ana, Las Descalzas and Santa Clara are surprising.
If you go a bit away from the old town, you will find the Cueva de la Batida, an old medieval quarry.
3. Osuna
At 85 kilometers from Seville is Osuna. It is an ideal town to get lost, thanks to its narrow and picturesque streets, but also full of a lot of history. In these streets you will find a large number of restaurants, terraces and bars that you can visit after a day in the city. The architecture of Osuna reminds us of that of Écija: Baroque palaces and churches that were erected between the 16th and 18th centuries.
Something that we advise you in Osuna is to go to any of its restaurants to taste the famous and delicious Ursaonese stew . And what else can you visit? We advise you to go to Coto Las Canteras and the University of Osuna, which has spectacular architecture; in addition, a visit to the Collegiate Church of Osuna or the Monastery of the Incarnation to admire the manificence of this small, but charming Sevillian town. We tell you that it is such an amazing place that it managed to conquer the producers of the Game of Thrones series, because it is precisely in the city’s bullring where some scenes from the series were filmed.
4. Santiponce, one of the most impressive towns near Seville
Santiponce is located twelve kilometers from the Andalusian capital. One of the most important sites in Santiponce is the Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo, which was built by Guzmán el Bueno in 1301. This monastery was the first monument, in the history of Spain, to be awarded the title of Historic Site -Artistic of National Interest of the province of Seville; this happened in April 1872. It takes its name from San Isidoro, because this saint studied in Seville, according to tradition, in the middle of the 6th century.
But we are going to tell you about Itálica, the real tourist attraction of Santiponce. The city of Italica was founded in 206 BC by the African, Publio Cornelio Escipión in order to be the point of recovery for the wounded troops; It was also erected with the purpose of being the residence of war veterans: from here came the emperors Trajan and Hadrian.
Why was Italica so important and still is today? We start by telling you that it is currently very well preserved, but it was distinguished by having a network of sewers and services. This places it as one of the most advanced cities of the Roman Empire. Italica prevailed until the time of Muslim rule; then it became a quarry and was called Old Seville. When it was completely abandoned, in the 12th century it was renamed Campos de Talica.
Since the 90s, theatrical performances can be held in the ancient Roman theater of Itálica; In addition, the visitor can approach the House of Neptune, the House of the Patio Rodio, the House of the birds, the Planetarium and the Hilas House; and, of course, the temple built in honor of Trajan: the Trianeum. On the other hand, tourists can also contemplate the Major Baths. The discovered objects are currently in the Archaeological Museum of Seville, the Municipal Museum of Santiponce and the Casa de Pilatos. We tell you that you will find almost intact floor mosaics and a splendor that will surprise you.
