Culture
Seville isn’t all about the stamping of flamenco heels and bullfighter’s shoes. More refined culture is an important part of Sevillan life. Opera and classical music are often performed at the Teatro de la Maestranza, Paseo de Colón 22 (Tel: (954) 226 573; website: www.teatromaestranza.com) also the home of the Royal Symphonic Orchestra of Seville. Tickets from the box office (Jardin de la Caridad). In addition to classical music, theatre and flamenco, Teatro Central on the Isla de la Cartuja, Calle José de Galvez (tel: (955) 037 200; website: www.teatrocentral.com) offers more contemporary entertainment in the form of pop concerts, as does the Teatro Lope de Vega, Avenida de Maria Luisa (tel: (954) 590 867). Outdoor pop, rock, opera and theatre of all descriptions also take place at Europe’s largest open-air venue, El Auditorio, Isla de la Cartuja (tel: (954) 467 538; website: www.auditoriodesevilla.com).
There are several cinemas screening original language films, from the modern multi-screen complexes such as Cines Warner Lusomondo, Plaza de Armas (tel: (902) 233 343) to the ‘old-style’ splendour of Cine Cervantes, Calle Amor de Dios (tel: (954) 380 157).
For more information on cultural events visit www.sevilla.org/cultura or pick up a copy of Guia del Ocio, a what’s on and leisure guide available from kiosks and bookshops.
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