Royal Tobacco Factory (Real Fábrica de Tabacos)

The Royal Tobacco Factory, or Real Fábrica de Tabacos, stands as a testament to Seville’s once-thriving tobacco industry. Originally the largest industrial building in Europe, it now serves as a university building. This historic site gained additional fame as the setting for Bizet’s opera Carmen, where the eponymous character is depicted rolling cigars. Visitors can explore the neoclassical architecture and imagine the bustling activity that once filled its halls, making it a compelling stop for both history enthusiasts and opera aficionados.