After exploring Seville’s historical center check out the neighboring Distrito San Pablo-Santa Justa. This is one of Seville's 11 districts and although not known as a tourist destination there is a handful of things to see and do. Watch professional basketball teams in action, visit Roman ruins and see a neighborhood built for American military personnel.
If your exploration of Seville's ancient heart has sparked your interest in the city's history seek out San Pablo-Santa Justa's Roman aqueduct. It was constructed during the time of Julius Caesar and there are two sections, both on Luis Montoto Street. Before this ancient water channel was demolished in the early 20th century it consisted of hundreds of stone arches, but now only a few remain.
Stroll around the leafy Santa Clara neighborhood, a garden city founded in the 1950s to house American officers stationed at a nearby airbase. The streets are lined with a mixture of American-style and Spanish-style villas and more closely resemble suburban America than they do a Spanish neighborhood.W
atch basketball, athletics and other sports at Palacio de los Deportes, or Palace of Sports in the San Pablo neighborhood. The vast sporting complex is the home venue of Real Betis Energía Plus, a professional basketball team that plays in the Spanish league system. In previous years, the arena has hosted the Indoor World Athletics Championship, the European Swimming Championship and the World Championship of Rhythmic Gymnastics among other prestigious events.
About a five-minute drive away in the neighboring Distrito Nervión is the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium, the 43,000-seat home of Seville F.C., a soccer club. This is one of the top teams in the country, and its history dates back to 1890. Purchase tickets for a game if you are here during the Spanish soccer season, which typically starts in August and concludes in May.
To travel to Distrito San Pablo-Santa Justa from the neighboring historical center, walk or take a bus or taxi.
