Seville

Seville pulses with the rawest flamenco and the grandeur of the Alcázar, built over 1,000 years ago. The Triana district hosts over 30 tablaos, more than any other Andalusian city. Its Alcázar, dating to 913 AD, is 200 years older than the Alhambra in #4 Granada, yet draws 2 million visitors annually. Orange trees scent spring streets, and the Giralda tower offers 360° views. Seville's Easter processions, attended by 500,000 people, mark Spain's most intense Semana Santa.