Seville Practical Guide

FLAMENCO

Flamenco, a universal art, has been declared Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Seville has much to say about flamenco, because it is its cradle and the main source for the renowned artists who have marked its evolution and development. In Seville, visitors can enjoy displays of this art in flamenco venues or tablaos, in flamenco clubs, and in a large number of establishments where attendees spontaneously dance and sing. Also, the main theatres of Seville (Maestranza Theatre, Central Theatre, Lope de Vega Theatre) often offer flamenco shows of a high artistic level. When it comes to experiencing flamenco in

Seville, the key date is the Bienal de Arte Flamenco, the most important festival in the world in this cultural field. It is held in even years, from early September to early October, for five weeks. In the Bienial, the leading singers, dancers and guitar players perform in the city’s main theatres and monuments (Real Alcázar, Santa Clara Monastery, San Luis Church...) See www.labienal.com To learn about and enjoy its origins, history and evolution, nothing is better than to visit the Flamenco Dance Museum (with a very audiovisual exhibition approach), created by the renowned flamenco dancer Cristina Hoyos. www.museoflamenco.com

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