Seville, the capital city of Andalusia in the province of Sevilla is known as the artistic, cultural and financial capital of the South of Spain. It has a natural beauty, being found on the River Guadalquivir and a rich history of over two thousand years. It is a vibrant town with a reputation of being lively and colorful.
Seville is home to a number of monuments that reflect its long and rich history. It is home to the minaret of La Giralda, which is located in the Cathedral of Seville, one of the biggest cathedrals in the Christian world. The cathedral was built between the years 1401 and 1519. It contains the longest nave in Spain and is built in a medieval and Gothic style. It was built where the city’s mosque was situated and it used parts of the mosque in its construction. It also features large amounts of gold in its extravagant decorations. It is a must-see from an architectural and historic point of view. The minaret is now the bell tower of the Cathedral and is a symbol of Seville. Read the rest of this entry »