Most Instagrammable places in Seville

By Roberto (Updated Jan 23)

⏱ 4 min

Are you planning your trip to Andalusia and already checking the most Instagrammable places in Seville? Then you’ve come to the perfect post 👌. Btw, first post of 2023!

Seville (“Sevilla” to the Spanish) was like the New York of the 16th century due to its international connection between the Americas and Spain. It has many monuments and Mudéjar art (Christian-Islamic art) that gives the city a unique atmosphere. Thanks to its past, Seville has multiple locations that are really photogenic and unique. Check all these spots in this post and get your camera ready!

Plaza Virgen de los Reyes (Catedral de Sevilla and La Giralda)

The Cathedral of Seville and La Giralda are magnificent works of architecture and their presence is felt throughout the city. You can see La Giralda tower in the distance from all angles within the old town. We found the perfect angle at the Plaza Virgen de los Reyes to capture photos with both the cathedral and La Giralda in frame.

Tip: This plaza gets quite busy during the day so wake up early and go right after sunrise to capture the beauty without crowds. It’s also very peaceful in the mornings, giving the beautiful city a calm aura.

Plaza del Triunfo (Catedral de Sevilla and La Giralda)

This plaza is right around the corner from Plaza Virgen de los Reyes and gives you another angle to capture a photo of the cathedral and La Giralda.

Tip: Take the photos from the right side of the plaza (if you’re facing the cathedral) for the best angle.

Royal Alcazar of Seville (Real Alcázar de Sevilla)

The Royal Alcazar of Seville is one of the oldest active royal palaces in the world. If the King of Spain wanted to stay in the palace while visiting Seville, he could and it would be closed to tourists. The palace is a beautiful blend of Christian and Mudejar architecture and is one of the city’s most iconic monuments. There are plenty of stunning photo ops throughout the palace.

Tip: Reserve your tickets online before visiting and we recommend a guide to learn about its history. Even with a guided tour, you will still have plenty of opportunities for photos and it would be a shame to visit this historical monument without learning about it while visiting.

Game of Thrones fans, several scenes were shot here so do your research beforehand if you’re eager to get some photos of places that appear in the series.

Last, don’t forget to take some shots in the beautiful gardens.

Plaza de España

Plaza de España is one of Spain’s most photogenic plazas and it is surely one of Seville’s most iconic landmarks. It is definitely one of the most Instagrammable places in Seville. It has even been used in big films such as Lawrence of Arabia, and Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. The plaza has several alluring characteristics that pay homage to Spain and make the plaza a lovely setting for photos.

A canal runs along the perimeter of the plaza with four beautiful bridges that cross over the canal. These four bridges represent the ancient kingdoms of Spain, while each of the 49 Spanish provinces are represented in tiles. These 49 mosaics stretch from one end of the plaza to the other.

There are many different perspectives to take photos from so take your time exploring.

Tip: Go early in the morning for your best chance to have photos without other people. There are also less people at night once the sun sets.

Casa de Pilatos

Casa de Pilatos is a palace in Seville that is another fine example of Andalusian architecture. It is less visited than some of the other bigger sites in Seville. Therefore, you can go pretty much any time of day and get some nice photos if you’re patient. No matter where you go, there’s always going to be less people earlier in the mornings, compared to the afternoons. The palace is decorated with azulejo tiles and some Renaissance and Gothic influence can also be seen throughout the palace.

Tip: The main courtyard is stunning and you’re sure to get some great photos here. There are two types of entrance tickets. One ticket is just for the main courtyard/ground floor and another ticket includes a tour of the top floor. The tour is only offered in Spanish. We only visited the main courtyard/ground floor and were satisfied with our visit.

Plaza del Cabildo

This is a tiny little plaza, hidden in some side streets near the cathedral. It’s just a little semi-circle plaza surrounded by a building of flats (people’s homes). What makes it cute and photo-worthy are the arches and columns, and colourful details.

Tip: People live in the building that surrounds the plaza so please be considerate and respectful of that.

Las Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol)

This is said to be one of the largest wooden structures in the world. It’s definitely an interesting piece of architecture. It can be admired from the streets, or you can pay an entrance fee to access different areas of the structure. It’s true that there are some nice photos that can be taken from the walkway that is on the top of Las Setas, but the ticket fee is 15 euros per person…so that’s 15 euros for some views and photos.

Tip: Take photos with the structure in frame without paying an entrance fee. Else, check the ticket prices and what is included if you decide you want to visit the top walkway or other parts of Las Setas.

We hope you’ve enjoyed this post on the most Instagrammable places in Seville and you have some photo ideas for your next visit!

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