Mairena del Aljarafe, Municipality in Seville Province, Spain
Description
Mairena del Aljarafe is a municipality in Seville Province located within the Seville metropolitan area. It is a modern residential community with schools, shops, and services spread across several connected neighborhoods.
History
The area had Roman origins and was later settled by Arab communities who called it Maharana. The name refers to shepherds and their huts, reflecting the area's pastoral past.
Culture
The Church of San Ildefonso sits at the heart of community life, and the layout of residential neighborhoods shows how the place has grown from farmland into a suburban town.
Practical
The town lies roughly 9 kilometers south of Seville city center and is easily reached by car or public transportation. Most areas are flat and walkable, though it helps to plan your route in advance.
Did you know?
The Arco de la Prusiana is a surviving 18th-century gateway arch from an older estate. This single architectural remnant reminds visitors of the farming heritage that existed before the modern residential area took shape.
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