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Santa Cruz Quarter
Santa Cruz is one of the most significant tourist locations of Seville. The neighbor- hood, which has come to life again with the renovation project carried out in the 18th century, is one of the most beautiful places in the city. This is a place that is always cool due to its architectural structure. The name given to one of the narrow streets in the neighborhood is quite interesting. It is prob- ably known as "Kissing Street" because of its narrowness and the fact that the balco- nies are close enough to touch each other.
Real Alcazar
Seville Cathedral & Giralda Bell Tower
Dating to the 13rd century, this religious structure is the world's largest gothic church and the third largest church. After the army led by Fernando III took over the city in 1248, the mosque was converted into the cathedral. In the earthquake in 1356, it was decided to build the Sevilla Ca- thedral instead of the religious building that cannot be used. Completed in 1507 the cathedral is of particularly significant because it is the place where Christopher Co- lumbus was buried. The Giralda is the bell tower of Seville Cathedral. The only part of the tower mosque, which has a length of 105 meters, has survived. The Giralda is locat- ed 23 meters above sea level. This tower, included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO, is considered one of the most prominent symbols of medieval city history.
It is a royal palace built for Muslim kings of Moro origin. Its name means "King's House" in our language. The upper floors of the building, which is fascinating with its Mudéjar style architecture, is still used by the royal family. Alcazar, the oldest of the royal palaces still in use in the world, has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. One of the most interesting parts of the Alcázar Palace, which is very enchant-
ed for series and film shoots, is the Maria del Padilla Bath.
Plaza de Espana
Plaza de Espana, located in Ma- ria Luisa Park, is a square where both Mudéjar and Renaissance influences are observed. It was built between 1924-1929 for the Ibero-American World Fair. The gardens in Maria Luisa Park were designed by Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier. Many build- ings for the Expo were built in and around this park, which consists of fountains, ornamen- tal pools, sitting benches, or- ange and pine trees and flowers spread over an area of about half a mile.
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