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Watch Flamenco, munch on tapas and stay in a historic casa… 48 hours in Spain’s Seville

If you've been guilty of overlooking Seville in favour of other Spanish destinations like Madrid or Barcelona, it's time to change that

IF you haven't ventured to the southern Spanish city of Seville yet, it's time to add it to your short-haul bucket list.

It's the birthplace of flamenco and a melting pot of Christian and Arabic culture with top tapas on every corner - you'd be a fool to miss it.

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Climb a giant mushroom

This wooden landmark (nicknamed 'The mushrooms') has spectacular views across the cityCredit: Shutterstock

The Metropol Parasol (above), which locals have nicknamed “the mushrooms”, is the world’s largest wooden sculpture.

Head to its viewing deck at sunset – the £2.50 entry fee includes a free beer or wine.

Or get killer city views from the 94m-high Giralda Bell Tower next to Seville’s gothic cathedral, entrance £7.50.

Later, flag down a horse-drawn carriage for a scenic 45-minute ride around the centre, £38.

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is a bolt-hole of the Spanish royal family and stood in for the kingdom of Dorne in Game of Thrones. Its beautiful Arabic design features courtyards, fountains and maze-like gardens lined with orange trees, entry costs £8.

Grab a fresh juice at the nearby and a plate of local charcuterie and cheeses for less than a fiver.

Watch Flamenco

, entrance £22, and watch professional dancers in their frilled frocks at a live show.

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, entry £6.80.

You’ll see artefacts including fighters’ elaborately embroidered jackets from when the sport began hundreds of years ago.

Some restaurants in the city, such as , are decorated with stuffed bulls’ heads to honour the best fighters, too.

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