Torre del Oro: The name "tower of gold" derives from a belief — not certain to be true — that this 13th-century fortress (and later prison) was originally clad in gilded tiles. Today there is a maritime museum here with an excellent collection of artifacts from the city’s long sea-going history. The high spire pairs with the Giralda to provide the two landmarks of Seville’s skyline which will help keep you oriented in the tangled streets.

Convent de San Leandro: A more peaceful spot than Calle Sierpes to rest the dogs is the lovely little plaza in front of this 16th-century convent; if you’re in luck, you can sit on a bench and savor the convent’s yemas, a sweet treat famous throughout Seville but not always for sale. When inquiring, be sure to take a peek inside at the magnificent altarpiece. Nearby another splendid altar can be seen at the 14th-century church of Santa Catalina, which also displays a remarkable crucifix created of tiles inlaid in wood. Like many churches in Seville it was once a mosque, and the Mud’jar appearance remains in its tower and domed apses.
If you’ve finished your yema and are still peckish, one of the oldest restaurants in Spain is but a few steps away: El Rinconcillo, across the plaza, served its first guests in the 1670s.