Top Destinations In Sevilla
Share: Located in Southern Spain, Sevilla is the provincial capital of the Regional Government - Comunidad Autonoma de Andalucia
. The city is on the plain of River Guadalquivir, which passes right through the capital. Sevilla accounts for almost half the population of the entire province, with over 700,000 residents.
Sevilla is among the largest historical centers in all of Europe and hosted its first international exhibition in 1929. The city's origin is closely linked to the Tartessians and legend has it that Hercules was its original founder. The city has a fascinating history and special monuments that make it a place to see.
The city enjoys mild winters and very hot summers. During a typical winter day, the temperature reaches about 20 degrees Celsius and rarely falls below 10 degrees Celsius at night. Some winter days are relatively sunny while others are overcast but still warm. The first rains fall towards the end of September, which are heavy and last one or two days. Between June and September, the sun is very hot with little rain. The hottest months are July and August, with highs of 40 degrees Celsius during the day and lows of 18 degrees Celsius at night.
You will see monuments all around the city, with some of the buildings dating back to the Moorish conquest in 712. These are some of the historic sites you can visit.
Share: The Giralda
This cathedral is among the grandest buildings here and dominates the city's skyline. The construction of this Moorish structure, which follows Gothic style, lasted for twelve years. The inner part of its tower is made up of 35 ramps with a gently incline and are wide enough for two mounted guards to pass. Its minaret is a hallmark of Almohad architecture. The Moors used it to pray and as an observatory. They regarded it so highly that they had intended to demolish it to prevent it from falling into the hands of the Christians.
The bell chamber provides breathtaking views of the city.
City Walls & Gates
A section of the ancient stone walls of the city covering 400 meters and near the Andalucian parliament building, has been well-preserved. These are remnants of the city walls that protected the city in the twelfth century. The walls used to cover a total of six kilometers, and provided protection from both floods and enemies.
Barrio Santa Cruz
Many tourists visit Barrio Santa Cruz almost as soon as they arrive at Sevilla. The site has whitewashed houses and winding narrow cobbled streets. You can spend time sitting on the tiled benches in the age-old gardens or take a stroll through them.
There are many other interesting places that you can visit, including:
- The Casa de Pilatos
- Alcazar
- The Cathedral of Seville
- Sierra Norte
- Cascadas de Huesna Natural Monument
- Chaparro de la Vega Natural Monument
- Lantejuela Natural Reserve
- Utrera Natural Reserve
- Museums
by: Archie Blazer
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