Seville

The name 'Sevilla' is derived from the ancient name Spal, meaning 'lowland' in Phoenician.

Seville is approximately 2,200 years old and has a well-preserved historical centre.

Seville is the warmest city in Continental Europe, with summer average high temperatures above 36 °C (97 °F).

More operas have been set in Seville than in any other city of Europe, totaling 153 operas.

The first newspaper in Spain outside of Madrid was Seville's Hebdomario útil de Seville, which began publication in 1758.