The Alameda is the place to be in Seville at night with a huge open plaza lined with cafés and restaurants offering no end of choice. The Alameda de Hércules is a garden square or mall built-in 1574, running almost parallel to the Guadalquivir river from the Macarena almost to the city center. Originally a promenaded public garden, it was named after the eight rows of white poplar trees (álamos in Spanish) that fill its central part and was the oldest public garden in Spain and Europe. At the most northern and the southern points of the plaza, there are two giant Roman columns, with sculptors of Hercules and Julies Caesar on top of them. Their size makes them hard to miss. They are massive, each measuring at 30 ft. tall. They are made of Egyptian granite and local Spanish marble. A large clock on the south side of the plaza right next to one set of the Roman columns acts as a great initial meeting spot when connecting with friends or family for the evening. It has a ton of wide-open space for kids to run around in.
The plaza is in the shape of an oval and both sides are lined with massive trees and has wide-open spaces for kids to run around in. The playgrounds at Alameda de Hercules are fantastic. The best part about this area of town is the energy in the air, especially in the evenings. There is always something going on here. Often times they have concerts that are fun to attend. It’s a plaza that never sleeps. This is an open area that at night comes alive as a large market - a very fun and busy place to visit, and the whole area is full of lively activity at night. The café culture is strong here. The restaurants line the perimeter of the plaza making for a great dining experience. There are two convents about a 5-minute walk away from Alameda de Hercules – Convento de Santa Ana and Convento de San Clemente. Both sell typical Spanish baked goods that are worth checking out. When visiting the Alameda de Hercules, make sure to take a look at these massive historic columns and sculptures and be sure to snap a couple of pictures too.
Line 32 Bus. It takes 14 minutes and costs 2.48 to 2.82 Euros
By Bus:
Line 32 Bus via Alameda de Hercules-Trajano
It takes 17 minutes and costs 1.02 to 1.44 Euros
By Taxi:
It takes 8 minutes and costs 9.60 to 12 Euros
By Uber:
It takes 8 minutes and costs 12 to 14.40 Euros
By Walk:
It takes 33 minutes
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
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