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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