Just two days before Christmas Eve and with the school year on break, these days become the ideal time to enjoy the Christmas program with the family, which for weeks has imbued every corner of the city with a festive atmosphere. This year the Town Hall organized more than 150 activities in all neighborhoodswhich range from traditional illuminations and nativity scenes to craft markets, not forgetting children’s attractions, shows and concerts.
One of the great attractions is precisely the lighting, which transforms a simple walk at dusk into a magical experience. From 6:30 p.m. to midnight, More than 300 streets and squares in many neighborhoods are illuminated every daymost of them in the old town. Here, Avenida de la Constitución stands out, decorated with more than thirty trees and giant balls; El Salvador, presided over by enormous bells; or Avenida de Roma, where, at the foot of the San Telmo Palace, you can see the The largest illuminated nativity scene in Spain. Added to this are the large fir trees, like the one at Puerta de Jerez or the light garlands that adorn several bridges.
Among the city’s most deeply rooted traditions, the crèche route, free entrywhich can be visited almost all week in the morning and afternoon, except on public holidays. Among the most classic is the one located under the Town Hall Arch, in Neapolitan style, which recreates characteristic elements of Seville. In the Town Hall itself there is also the Canario, inspired by the daily life of the islands. Behind this building is one of the largest in the city, that of the Cajasol Foundation, which incorporates landscapes from several Andalusian provinces into this edition. Also worth seeing is the Palace of the Marquises of Algaba, in Mudejar style, the Parliament, the Mercantile Circle and the Church of the Holy Angel, among others.
Another of the great attractions of Christmas is Navigalia, the cartography from the ‘Mission Gift’ rivera three-dimensional story with special effects. The show, which is celebrating its third edition this year, is screened at the Triana footbridge until January 4 (except December 24, 25 and 31 and January 1). It includes five daily sessions, lasting 23 minutes – almost double that of last year – which will be broadcast between 6:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. and 10:25 p.m. Tickets, priced at two euros, can be purchased on the Navigalia website. In addition, the Town Hall has installed another cartography free access to the Plaza de San Francisco inspired by the opera Carmen.
Markets and attractions for children
Added to this are the popular markets, among which the artisan market stands out, located in the Cristina Gardens, where you can buy decorations, accessories and handmade toys until January 5; and that of Belenes, on Avenida de la Constitución and on Fray Ceferino Street, next to the Cathedral, whose character stands will remain open until tomorrow. To which must be added those installed next to the attractions for children with ice rinks, ferris wheels, trains or even carousels, workshops and even gastronomic stands.
These Christmas parks are located in the Prado de San Sebastián, the Alameda de Hércules, the Plaza de la Encarnación, the esplanade next to the Sevilla FC stadium; Bermejales Park, on Avenida de África, on Flor de Papel Street, in the East neighborhood; and the square of Diputado Ramón Rueda, in the North zone. To these we must add those installed in shopping centers, such as Los Arcos, Lagoh or Torre Sevilla, with exterior and interior attractions.
Like every year, music also plays a leading role on these dates. The Maestranza Theater hosts today and tomorrow afternoon the traditional Christmas Concert by the Royal Symphony Orchestra of Seville (ROSS), with tickets from 15 euros; The Real Alcázar is offering this evening and tomorrow a free concert by the Municipal Music, a double zambomba performance; and the Cartuja Center will present flamenco shows this week.
A program that is completed with the heralds, who from next week and during the first days of January will tour the neighborhoods. Among them, that of Los Remedios, which is generally the first to come out; that of Triana, that of Porvenir or that of Macarena; and finally that of the Old City, which will arrive on January 4, a day before the scheduled time. Parade of the Three Kings, which will travel through the streets distribution of sweets and emotions to Sevillian children.
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