Seville

SEVILLE

LA MACARENA DISTRICT Located to the north of the historical centre, La Macarena is one of the Seville's most traditional neighbourhoods. It is almost a town within the city with its own monuments, legends and traditions.

a a ARCH AND BASILICA OF LA MACARENA

Here you will find such marvels as the arch and basilica of La Macarena , seat of the Brotherhood of La Esperanza Macarena, one of the oldest in Seville. There are also the walls and the Córdoba gateway , from the times of Julius Caesar, which formed part of the enclosure that defended the city. Calle San Luis , the street that is the real heart of La Macarena district, is dotted with very welcoming bars, shops and restaurants where you can enjoy Seville's cuisine. It also boasts architectural gems like Santa Marina Church, one of the oldest in the city, in Gothic-Mudéjar style, and San Marcos Church , one of the best preserved parish churches from the 14th centu-

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a a SAN MARCOS CHURCH

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