Sevilla

Sevilla

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Population683,312
Seville ( sə-VIL; Spanish: Sevilla, pronounced [seˈβiʎa] ) is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula. Seville has a municipal population of about 701,000 as of 2022, and a metropolitan population of about 1.5 million, making it the largest city in Andalusia and the fourth-largest city in Spain. Its old town, with an area of 4 square kilometres (2 sq mi), contains a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising three buildings: the Alcázar palace complex, the Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies. The Seville harbour, located about 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the Atlantic Ocean, is the only river port in Spain. The capital of Andalusia features hot temperatures in the summer, with daily maximums routinely above 35 °C (95 °F) in July and August. Seville was founded as the Roman city of Hispalis. Known as Ishbiliyah after the Islamic conquest in 711, Seville became the centre of the independent Taifa of Seville following the collapse of the Caliphate of Córdoba in the early 11th century; later it was ruled by Almoravids and Almohads until being incorporated to the Crown of Castile in 1248. Owing to its role as gateway of the Spanish Empire's trans-atlantic trade, managed from the Casa de Contratación, Seville became one of the largest cities in Western Europe in the 16th century. Following a deterioration in drought conditions in the Guadalquivir, the American trade gradually moved away from the city of Seville, in favour initially of downstream-dependent berths and eventually of the Bay of Cádiz – to which were eventually transferred control of both the fleets of the Indies (1680) and the Casa de Contratación (1717). The 20th century in Seville saw the tribulations of the Spanish Civil War, decisive cultural milestones such as the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 and Expo '92, and the city's election as the capital of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia.

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puerta Real

puerta Real

The Puerta Real, called until 1570 as Puerta de Goles (believed to be a Muslim degeneration of the name of …

Casa Fabiola

Casa Fabiola

Plaza del Triunfo

Plaza del Triunfo

Foro de la Biodiversidad

Foro de la Biodiversidad

Tumba de Cristóbal Colón

Tumba de Cristóbal Colón

The Tomb of Christopher Columbus is located in the Seville Cathedral since 1899. Previously, it was located in Valladolid, the …

Arco del Postigo

Arco del Postigo

The Postigo del Aceite (gate of the Oil) (known in Muslim times as bad al-Qatay) is, together with the Puerta …

Casa de Murillo

Casa de Murillo

The Casa de Murillo is a historical house in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, at number 8, calle Santa Teresa, in the …

Dólmen de Matarrubilla

Dólmen de Matarrubilla

Dólmen de La Pastora

Dólmen de La Pastora

The Dolmen de la Pastora (also known as Cueva de la Pastora) is a prehistoric passage grave at Valencina de …

Castillo de San Jorge

Castillo de San Jorge

The Castle of San Jorge was a medieval fortress built on the west bank of the Guadalquivir river in the …

Plaza Nueva

Plaza Nueva

Plaza Nueva (lit. 'New Square') is a public square in the city center of Seville, Spain, containing the Seville City …

Centro Cerámica Triana

Centro Cerámica Triana

Puente de Isabel II

Puente de Isabel II

The Puente de Isabel II, Puente de Triana or Triana Bridge, is a metal arch bridge in Seville, Spain, that …

Iglesia del Salvador

Iglesia del Salvador

The Church of San Salvador is a church in Seville, Spain. It is the second-largest church in Seville, after the …

Museo Arqueológico

Museo Arqueológico

The Archeological Museum of Seville (Spanish: Museo Arqueológico de Sevilla) is a museum in Seville, southern Spain, housed in the …

Monasterio de Santa María de las Cuevas

Monasterio de Santa María de las Cuevas

The Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas, also known as the Monastery of the Cartuja (Charterhouse), is a religious …

Palacio de las Dueñas

Palacio de las Dueñas

Palacio de las Dueñas (occasionally, Casa Palacio de las Dueñas) is a palace in Seville, Spain, currently belonging to the …

Museo del Baile Flamenco

Museo del Baile Flamenco

Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla

Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla

The Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla is a 12,000-capacity bullring in Seville, Spain. During …

Casa de Pilatos

Casa de Pilatos

La Casa de Pilatos (Pilate's House) is an Andalusian palace in Seville, Spain, which serves as the permanent residence of …

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