Seville

THE ARTS

THEATRES AND CULTURAL SPACES

The performing arts also have their place in Seville's lively cultural agenda, with venues of all kinds. You could start at La Maestranza , a lyrical and musical colise- um that occupies a key place in the oper- atic life of southern Europe. Next you can visit Lope de Vega Theatre which has a varied programme of per- forming arts, flamenco and jazz, and hosts Spain's most prestigious Ancient Music Festival in March each year. For the more adventurous, there is the Quintero Theatre , right in the centre of Seville. This is a cultural activism space with a varied offer of shows alongside conferences, cultural days and exhibitions. Theother leadingvenue is the LaFundición Theatre , with a programme open to all the public.

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In the Monastery of La Cartuja (Charterhouse) you can explore the Andalusia Contemporary Art Centre , which offers an overview of artistic trends in Spain with a collection that goes from the second half of the twen- tieth century to the present. Take the opportunity to get to know La Cartuja, which also has an important archaeo- logical heritage, in depth. L L For more information go to www.murilloysevilla.org www.caac.es

LA CARTUJA MONASTERY

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