Seville, Capital city in Andalusia, Spain
Seville is the capital of Andalusia and sits on both sides of the Guadalquivir River, which flows through the entire city. The old center contains narrow lanes between whitewashed facades, open plazas, and an extended waterfront promenade along the river.
The city was under Roman, Visigothic, and Moorish rule for centuries before Christian forces captured it in the 13th century. After the discovery of the Americas, it became the gateway to Spanish colonial trade and controlled commerce until the 18th century.
Religious processions fill the narrow streets during Holy Week, when local brotherhoods carry heavy throne platforms on their shoulders through the old quarters. On summer evenings, residents gather on plazas and terraces where flamenco guitar and singing shape the mood of the neighborhood.
The airport sits roughly ten kilometers northeast of the old town and connects via bus lines, while major monuments are within walking distance or accessible by public transport. Summer months bring heat above 35 degrees Celsius (95 Fahrenheit), so spring or autumn visits offer more comfortable conditions.
Roman ruins from the first century lie beneath the Plaza de la Encarnacion, discovered during excavations and now open as an underground museum. The modern timber structure above was built to protect the archaeological remains while creating a public space at street level.
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