Lebrija In Seville

Address: Casa de la Cultura, Calle Tetuan 15.

Telephone Number: +34 95 5974068.

Seville is the financial, artistic and cultural capital of Southern Spain. Seville is a major attraction for tourists. Seville is home to several sightseeing places and sites for excursion. Excursion in and from Seville is a major draw for tourists from far and wide. Lebrija in Seville is a must see on excursions in Seville. The town offers panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards.

Features of Lebrija in Seville:

  -  The old buildings embody the Muslim past. The major buildings of the town are an ancient Moorish castle and and the parish church, Santa María de la Oliva. The church is a combination of various architectural styles- Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque. It is home to some of the early samples of the carving of Alonso Cano (1601-1667).
  -  The central attraction of the town is the Santa Maria de Oliva church which was formerly built as a mosque in the 12th century. It was later transformed into a church by Alfonso X. Several Islamic features exist even today at the church. The church bears semblance to Mezquita in Córdoba. The church is devoted to learning and displays various forms of cultural aspects like singing and dancing.
  -  The campanile tower was built on the lines of the Giralda, of the Cathedral of Sevilla, and it is popularly known as "La Giraldilla" (little Giralda). Part of the church retains its original mosque elements and resembles a smaller version of the Mezquita in Córdoba.
  -  Lebrija is home to colorful festivities as well. The major ones being Cruces de Mayo, Annual Fair, Júas, Holy Week and Caracolá. The festivals are celebrated with a lot of gusto and fanfare. These popular festivals are major attractions amongst tourists and locals alike.