Seville · Old centre and north
Alameda de Hércules
A long tree-lined square north of the centre, laid out in 1574. It is where locals go in the evening, not a sight to tick off.
- 1 h
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Old centre and north
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The Alameda was opened in 1574 by the Count of Barajas, and the tourism board calls it the oldest public promenade in Europe. Two Roman columns at the south end carry statues of Hercules and Julius Caesar. After a renovation in 2008 it became the centre of the city's alternative scene, with terraces, music venues, independent theatres and street art. Children use the playgrounds in the day.
What to look for
- The two Roman columns
- Terraces at sunset
- Independent theatres and street art
- Playgrounds
Opening hours
Always open.
Source: Visita Sevilla (Seville tourism board), checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Free.
Getting there
It is about 12 minutes on foot north of the Metropol Parasol, or about 20 minutes from the cathedral.
Tip
Come in the late afternoon and stay on through the evening, when the terraces fill and the bars open.