Marchena, municipality of Spain
Marchena is a municipality in Seville Province in Andalusia. The town sits on a hillside and is enclosed by defensive walls that define its character and layout.
Marchena was founded in the Middle Ages as a fortified settlement during the Reconquista. Its defensive structures were developed and maintained throughout several centuries to protect the local population.
The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon when temperatures are more comfortable. The town is easy to walk around and the hillside location offers good views of the surrounding countryside.
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