The Royal Tobacco Factory is a must-see Seville attraction for anyone interested in history, architecture and, surprisingly, opera. The Royal Tobacco Factory was commissioned at the start of the 18th century by King Fernando VI and originally featured a defensive moat and drawbridges as well as a prison and guardhouses. The structure took over 40 years to build and was the largest building in the country. Today the former factory houses part of the Seville University and you can tour the beautiful building on the free guided tour each day at 11:00am. The well-known opera Carmen was set in the factory and was based on the life of Carmen, who was one of the cigar makers.
The Royal Tobacco Factory, Calle San Fernando, 4, 41004 Seville, Phone: +3-49-54-55-10-00