"arco de la macarena" also known as "puerta de la macarena" is the arc or gate of macarena and is a historical landmark in the macarena neighborhood of sevilla. this is one of two city gates dating back several centuries, and is located right next to the basilica de la macarena. together, the gorgeous arc and stately cathedral make a beautiful backdrop for a souvenir photo. when i visited, the rains had just subsided and it was near dusk and the sky was a beautiful reddish colour, which brought out the beauty of this landmark even more. if you visit sevilla and have time to walk through the macarena neighborhood, definitely stop by to see this historical site. read more