It’s been a busy last few months for the tourist board of Spain…And thanks to what they’ve been discussing with low-cost airline Ryan Air, it’s only going to get busier!

The talks have centred on the idea of bringing in a discount card for all the passengers heading to Sevilla with Ryan Air – a means of the tourist making up the high landing costs Ryan Air have to pay on coming to Seville’s San Pablo airport.

Seville has a lot to offer the tourist – it really is a beautiful city, completely unique and with a great atmosphere.

The tourist board have in fact appreciated this and have opened up the doors of some of the most breathtaking buildings – with guided tours.  This will give visitors and residents a chance to see the architecture up close – an experience which surely won’t be forgotten easily!  The period of tours coincides with the UNESCO day named to celebrate architecture.  Buildings which tourists will be able to visit include Palacio Arzobispal, Inglesia del Salvador, la Casa de los Pinelo and the town hall.

And it’s not just in Seville where they’ll be celebrating architecture!  In Florence, Italy they are running an exhibition: “Sevilla 1995-2005, Una Decada de Architectura” – showing the great international appeal of the city.  The city of Seville has responded to this showing with its own exhibition: “Segni d’Ordine nello Spazio: SOS”, which delivers to the people of Seville a rich insight into the evolution, architecture and history of Florence.

The Seville guided visits are free though it is necessary to make a reservation.  This can be done over the phone, calling the number (+34) 954 460 120.  There’s also a cycle of audio-visual reports to look out for – combining classic architecture with some of the most cutting edge modern technology.

An example of the stunning Seville architecture!

Lastly, don’t forget that 2009 is National Astronomy year too!  The Club UNESCO of Seville has backed this, given it’s exactly 400 years ago since Galileo first saw the stars through a telescope.  Seville’s a fantastic place to see the stars from – the warm nights and safe atmosphere makes being outside by night a star-gazer’s dream.

If you’re interested in getting to know the real Seville, make sure your Spanish learning is up to scratch!  By being able to speak with locals of the city you’ll learn and get to know the the true side of Seville – and surely make some great friends along the way!  Mester has a Spanish school in Seville, with lots of extra activities during the evenings and weekends – activities which will open your eyes to a wonderfully exciting culture and make your language learning trip all the more memorable.  Now there are the cheap flights from Ryan Air, there’s no excuse for not making a visit!