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Archivo General de IndiasvsReal Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla
Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza and Archivo General de Indias are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza is the choice of most writers compared to Archivo General de Indias. Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza is ranked #7 in Seville with praise from 6 publications including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and concierge.com.
Archivo General de Indias
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Frommer's
Avenida de la Constitucion s/n, 41004 Seville
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Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The main archive on Spain's American empire, with 80 million pages of documents dating from 1492 through to the end of the empire in the 19th century." Full review
Fodor's "This dignified Renaissance building stores.... trade documents, plans of South American towns, and even the autographs of Columbus, Magellan, and Cortés." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Casa Lonja, a sober Renaissance building by Juan de Herrera, the architect of the Escorial, has housed the priceless collections of the General Archive of the Indies since 1785." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Ancient artifacts, art exhibitions, and 5.5 miles of archives including letters sent by Christopher Columbus to the King and Queen during his travels are all accessible. " Full review
Frommer's "A mother lode of documents, enough of which are shown in rotating exhibitions to make for a fascinating visit." Full review
Frommer's "The Archivo de Indias is said to contain some four million antique documents, including letters exchanged between patron Queen Isabella and explorer Columbus " Full review
Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla
Concierge Lonely Planet Frommer's Fodor's
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide Travel + Leisure
U.S. News & World Report
Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza, Paseo de Colón, 2, 41001 Seville
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Concierge "This elegant ring, flanked by stables and a chapel, is one of the oldest and most beautiful in Spain."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"If you’re selected to fight here then you’ve made it." Full review
Frommer's "Although visitors cannot step onto the orange earth of the ring, they can survey the five gates that help orchestrate the corrida." Full review
Fodor's "Sevillanos have spent many a thrilling evening in this bullring, one of the oldest and loveliest plazas de toros in Spain, built between 1760 and 1763." Full review
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Tickets can be booked online or by phone; book well in advance to be sure of a seat.
Afar Magazine "Though the atmosphere was exciting... I had trouble keeping an open mind towards this type of “cultural experience.”" Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The visit takes in the bullrings, the Bullfighting Museum, the chapel and the stables, where the picadors prepare (closed on corrida days). " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Controversial by modern standards, Seville’s bullfighting culture is as much a part of its heritage as tapas and flamenco." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"If you're looking to immerse yourself in a Spanish tradition that spans centuries, spend an evening at the Plaza de Toros." Full review
