Spain is full of beautiful cities and in the Andalusia region, Seville is one of the best! There are gorgeous corners everywhere you look, amazing architecture and a picturesque river winding around the city centre. This makes Seville a great place to capture Instagram content and in this post I’m sharing 19 of the most Instagrammable places in Seville with you so that you can find them for yourself. I visited in November and this was great because it means cooler weather, smaller crowds but still the same yummy food and the same amazing views. Make sure to read through this post to discover the best photography spots in the southern Spanish beauty of Seville.
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1. Plaza de España
Whilst this list is not in a particular order, I am starting with the best location in Seville for Instagram shots. The Plaza de España is an absolute treat for your eyes and for your camera and it’s best at sunrise. There are two reasons for this. The first is that the sunrise and golden morning light is nice and soft for photography and the second is that this is the quietest time of the day so you’ll have a better chance of less busy captures.
The Plaza de España was built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition and combines a number of architectural styles. The four bridges that cross the canal that runs around the Plaza represent the four ancient kingdoms of Spain and around the Plaza are tiles and chairs dedicated to Spanish provinces. There are so many amazing spots to photograph here that you could write a whole blog post just on Insta spots around the Plaza de España!
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2. Royal Alcázar of Seville (interior)
The Royal Alcázar of Seville is the oldest palace in Europe that is still in use today as the residence of the Spanish royal family while they are in Seville. The Alcázar is one of the most impressive buildings not only in Seville but in the whole of Spain. It’s visited by millions of visitors every year and is so popular that it frequently sells out so you should absolutely book your tickets in advance.
The interior of the Alcázar is exquisite with so many different rooms to wander through and learn more about Seville’s history and the history of the building. The craftsmanship of this place is unbelievable and it’s hard to imagine the work that would have gone into the Alcázar. The Courtyard of The Maidens is the most photographed spot in the complex but take your time to explore all of the rooms and find your favourite to capture.
3. Royal Alcázar of Seville Gardens
I’ve included the gardens of the Alcázar as a separate heading, although, like the Plaza de España, I could really create a whole post dedicated to the most photographic location in the Alcázar because it is so beautiful! The gardens are majestic and full of lush plants and greenery as well as intriguing corners and follies. Make sure to stop at the hydraulic fountain, spot the peacocks and find the locations you might recognise from Game of Thrones 👑
4. Setas de Sevilla
The Setas de Sevilla towers over La Encarnación square in the Old Quarter of Seville and is one of the city’s more modern constructions. Building work for The Setas (or The Mushrooms) began in 2005 and finished in 2011 to give the incredible wooden structure that you can see and explore today. When you buy a ticket it’s worth knowing that it’s valid for visiting both in the day and at night and it’s absolutely worth going up twice. In the daylight you can see the amazing city view and at night the city lights as well as The Setas LED display which is rather magical.
The Mushrooms provide an endless source of photography with plenty of angles to capture from both the ground and from walking across the top so spend some time soaking up the atmosphere here.
5. Plaza de América
Plaza de América was created at the same time as the Plaza de España as part of the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 and is at the bottom of the Parque de MarÃa Luisa. The buildings around Plaza de América are all very beautiful but the best capture here is looking over the pond towards the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions.
6. Archive of the Indies
The Archive of the Indies is right in the heart of Seville alongside the Alcazar and the Cathedral so this is super easy to visit. It’s also completely free and its interesting historically as well as being architecturally brilliant. When you enter, straight ahead is a fabulous courtyard with black and white tiles and soaring windows – this is perfect to take a stunning Insta shot. Head back inside and up the ornately decorated stairs to the exhibition area.
The Archive forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage site in Seville (with the Alcazar and the Cathedral) as it records the conquest the New World by Spain and has many important documents related to this era and its shelves span 9km. The stairs are the final Instagrammable spot in the Archive of the Indies so as you head out don’t miss taking a photo.
7. Casa de Pilatos
Casa de Pilatos (Pilate’s House) is a complete photographer’s dream in Seville and it was easily one of my favourite places in the city. The house is absolutely magical and covered head to toe in elaborate carvings and beautiful tiles that makes a perfect back drop for an Insta shot.
The house combines Gothic, Moorish and Renaissance architecture into a unique building with so many details you’ll be pointing your camera everywhere to find a whole carousel of Instagram photos!
8. Museo de Bellas Artes
The Museo de Bellas Artes is Seville’s Fine Arts Museum. Not only does it hold some stunning artworks inside, the building itself really is a work of art and it’s one of the quieter locations in Seville. Some of the best locations to photograph include the patios, the ceramics, the staircase and the ceiling in the old convent area of the museum. This is the second most important art gallery in Spain and for €1.50 entry (or free for EU members) it is well worth the entrance ticket. Although you can join a guided tour if you’d like to learn more about the history of the building and its artwork.
9. Patio de Banderas
When you exit the Alcazar, you exit into Patio de Banderas which is a gorgeous square where you can see the Giralda up above the wall to the Patio. At the entrance way to this Patio, there is a lovely framing of the Cathedral & Giralda which makes a great IG capture. In the winter, the orange trees begin to burst with colour as the fruit begins to ripen and this is another super popular capture. Unfortunately, I was a little too early so the oranges were more yellow in colour rather than a nice bright orange but it’s still a lovely shot nonetheless.
10. Plaza del Cabildo
Seville is one of those cities where getting lost isn’t a problem it’s a joy! And you’re likely to come across some absolute gems if you do. One such is the Plaza del Cabildo which you can find if you meander off
Avenida de la Constitución in the heart of the city. This beautiful semi circle colonnade houses shops on the bottom level and homes above with its stunningly decorated paintwork looking down at you. This has become more popular in recent years so it’s ideal to come earlier if you can to enjoy the quiet.
11. Triana Ceramics
Across the river from the Old Quarter of Seville you will find the vibrant neighbourhood of Triana. Crossing the river, you can already see the colours gleaming on the other side of the water (reminiscent of Burano in Venice!) and you can feel the buzz as soon as you set foot on the other side. Triana is popular for its food market, flamenco shows and its narrow streets to explore. But what you need to look out for from an Insta point of view is all of the ceramics! You will probably notice lots of ceramic tiles around Seville and in Triana you can find even more and specifically beautiful shops selling pottery, tiles and more to take home. The prettiest for photographing is CERAMICA TRIANA and next door is the Centro Cerámica Triana where you can learn more about the local history of ceramics.
12. View from the Giralda
The Giralda is one of the most recognisable buildings in Seville as it stands up tall above the city skyline, surveying city life from above. It was the minaret of the mosque that originally stood on the site of the Cathedral but was kept as the bell tower. La Giralda is such an intricately detailed structure with such exquisite craftmanship and there are a couple of locations you can snap it form on this list. Another incredible photograph for you Seville trip is the view you get from the top of the tower. It’s a long slog to the top (although there are surprisingly few stairs…it’s nearly all sloped ramps!) but you’ll be rewarded with bird’s eye views at the top and glance at the magnificent rooftop of the Cathedral en route.
You can access La Giralda when you purchase a ticket for the Cathedral.
13. Palacio de las Dueñas
Palacio de las Dueñas is owned by the Alba family and is a fantastic example of Gothic-Moorish and Renaissance architecture with so many pieces of art, statues and tapestries (to name a selection) in their collection.
From a photography point of view, the main courtyard is brilliant with the yellow paint contrasting with blue tiles and the lush green garden. In the rooms, there are plenty of intriguing little details to notice and photograph.
14. Iglesia Colegial del Divino Salvador
Iglesia Colegial del Divino Salvador is Seville’s second largest church after the Cathedral and it’s an interesting place to visit. It’s pretty pink exterior makes for a nice pop of colour on your Insta grid and inside the gilding and details are sensational. Take a moment to sit in this space and enjoy the craftmanship and then head underneath to learn about Seville’s Roman history!
15. Torre del Oro
As you stroll along the Guadalquivir river, there is one building which really stands out and that’s the Torre del Oro. This is a rather unusual building with its dodecagonal shape but it’s another icon of Seville. You can visit the Torre del Oro where you’ll find a naval museum (suggested donation €3) if you’re interested in Seville’s place in Spanish military history. You may well be disappointed by the rooftop view which looks like it should be pretty good but unfortunately the knobbles (not sure what the correct word is!!) obscure them view somewhat. So the best Insta capture for the Torre del Oro is from the ground where you can see the shape of the tower as opposed to the view from the top!
16. Seville Cathedral
Seville Cathedral is undoubtedly one of the gems of the city and is the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world. It is unbelievably impressive from the outside as well as the inside and it’s worth exploring both. Make your way around the exterior to see medieval graffiti, beautiful stone masonry and marvel at the size. When you visit the inside you really discover how big the Cathedral is as you make your way through the various, chapels and rooms. There are so many features to photograph 📷
17. Santa Cruz
The Santa Cruz area was the former Jewish Quarter of Seville and is one of the oldest in the city and is packed full of narrow alleyways, funny little corners and fabulous photo ops. A popular location is Calle Agua whose name comes from Roman times when Seville was Hispalis. You can also find Hospital los Venerables in this area.
18. LFEST Rooftop Tasting Bar
You can’t visit Seville without sampling Spanish flavours and tastes. At the LFEST Rooftop Tasting Bar there are plenty of different types of tasting which you can enjoy on their spectacular rooftop terrace with amazing Seville views. I specifically booked a slot that would let me capture Seville’s skyline in daylight, during sunset and in the evening and I can tell you it’s a great idea 😉
We joined the sangria tasting which was super interesting to learn about sangria as well as other drinks in the Andalucia region and try the differences between them. There are other rooftops you could head to in Seville but the combination of a tasting session to complement the view is hard to beat.
19. Calle de Placentines
Along this narrow lane you will get a fabulous shot of La Giralda, which is particularly impressive if this is the way you arrive to this area! The top of the bell tower looks magnificent rising up and over the buildings of Calle de Placentines.
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