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Geography

Andalucian Administrative Capitol

Did you know that Seville. . .

was the location of an important commerce port between Spain and the Americas?

Seville River Port

With a population of over 700,000 Seville is Spain’s 4th largest city.

Seville is one of Europe’s largest historical centers

History of Seville

The Legend

• Founded by Hercules

• Originally called Hispalis by the Romans and Isbiliya by the Moors

• High point in history: Discovery of Americas due to Seville’s important commerce port.

La Giralda

•Largest Gothic Cathedral in the world

•Built in 1195

•Architecture reflects moorish influence •Originally the minaret of a mosque

•Transformed into the bell tower of the Cathedral

•94 meters in height

Cathedral’s ceiling Cathedral’s organ

Casa de la Pilatos

• 16th century palace

•Designed by the Marquis of Tarifa after returning from a tour of Europe and the Holy Land in 1518

•Designed to reflect Pontius Pilate’s home in Jerusalem

• Roman and moorish influence

•Arches, sculptures, fountains and gardens

Seville’s Fine Arts Museum

Designed around three patios

Outside walkways and sculptures