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Seville is the capital of the autonomous region of Andalucia as well as of its own province. It is located in the plane of the river Gudalquivir and it is estimated that the population of Seville is over 700,000 inhabitants and is deemed to be the fourth largest city in Spain.
There is a legend that describes Seville as being founded by Hercules. However, historians recorded that the Seville region developed during the Tharsian reign. During the 8th century BC, a city was developed on the shores of the Guadalquivir River, the city was called Ispal. This name later changed to Hispala and is thought to be the origins of Seville. Seville was born and grew where the river becomes no longer navigable for seagoing ships.
During the Roman occupation, Seville flourished and this growth continued after the region was taken over by the Moors. In 1248 Fernando III recaptured Seville for Christianity and during this period numerous new churches were built. In 1401 the Gothic style Cathedral was built over the Big Mosque. Seville continued to grow and developed over the centuries and is still a thriving and bustling city to this day. There are numerous sites of interest in the city such as the Italica which are Roman remains, the Donania National park, La Giralda Cathedral, the Torre del Oro, the royal fortresses and numerous museums. The Torre del Oro was built during the Moors occupation as a watchtower on the edge of the river. There was a chain attached form the bottom of the tower across the river to stop boats coming up the river into the port. Also the University of Seville was built on the site of first tobacco factory in Europe.
Also after the reconquest of Seville by the Spanish the influx of Jews increased and they built their quarters and after Toledo it had the largest number of Jews living in the city.
Seville is said to be the home of the famous or infamous Don Juan, the legendary Don Juan is said to have set of from Seville in a very different conquest to the usual, and his quest was to conquer women's hearts throughout Europe!
It was from a nearby port that Christopher Columbus set off on his travels to discover the new world in the 1400's.
Seville counts with its own International Airport providing great value for money as well as being a great attraction from tourist from all over the world.
Seville in the 21st century is a modern and vibrant historical city with a great atmosphere, one thing to watch out for as a tourist attempting to drive around the city is the one way systems and the hit and miss signposts, this is not specific to Seville but to many other locations in Spain.
Seville is considered the centre of Andalucian culture as well as Flamenco music.
For those wishing to purchase rural property in Spain, the province of Seville offers some great detached villas for sale at very good prices, there are some lovely villas with pools for sale in Marchena as well as detached villas for sale in Seville Province.
The area of Marchena in Seville province offers villas for sale at very low prices. As a city/ large town, Marchena offers all amenities you could ever wish for. DC Realty International have a great range of villas for sale in Marchena. Contact us for our latest properties for sale in Seville province.
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