Seville

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Seville

Interesting data

The new Santa Justa train station had opened in 1991.

Between 1825 and 1833, Melchor Cano acted as chief architect in Seville.

During the 18th century Charles III of Spain promoted Seville's industries.

Places to visit

Stadium Benito Villamarín

Square Spain

Metropol Parasol

María Luisa Park

Bridge Triana

Tower of Gold

Giralda

Typical food

Ham with pineapple

Pestiños

A deep-fried pastry bathed in honey.

Fried fish

Gazpacho

A spicy cold soup that is made with chopped vegetables (such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and onions).

Short History

In 1247, the Christian King Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon began the conquest of Andalusia.

Seville was taken by the Moors, Muslims from North of Africa.

There were successive conquests of the Roman province of Hispania Baetica by the Vandals, the Suebi and the Visigoths.

The city was known from Roman times as Hispalis.

Seville is approximately 2,200 years old.

General information

Language

Spanish

Population

Population of about 1.5 million, making it the fourth-largest city in Spain and the 30th most populous municipality in the European Union.

Currency

Euro

Religion

Mostly crhistan

Location

Is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Andalusia.

Subtema

Famous people

Francisco Javier Labandón

Singer.

Sergio Ramos

Football player.

Carlos & Gonzalo Montoya

Big Brother contestants.