Fun facts about Seville
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The name 'Sevilla' is derived from the ancient name Spal, meaning 'lowland' in Phoenician.
Seville
Spain
Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
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Seville is approximately 2,200 years old and has a well-preserved historical centre.
Seville
Spain
Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
From the “History” section
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Seville is the warmest city in Continental Europe, with summer average high temperatures above 36 °C (97 °F).
Seville
Spain
Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
From the “Geography” section
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More operas have been set in Seville than in any other city of Europe, totaling 153 operas.
Seville
Spain
Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
From the “Culture” section
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The first newspaper in Spain outside of Madrid was Seville's Hebdomario útil de Seville, which began publication in 1758.
Seville
Spain
Seville is the capital and largest city of the Spanish autonomous community of Andalusia and the province of Seville. It is situated on the lower reaches of the River Guadalquivir, in the southwest of the Iberian Peninsula.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 4.0