Located in southern Spain in the Andalucía region is the city of Seville. The city has an interesting heritage formerly being ruled by the Romans and the Muslims. This history and its unique culture makes Seville an amazing place to discover and explore on any great vacation. You will be spoiled with the city’s beauty and inspired by the people their history and their culture. Coconut Club Vacations Reviews a few of the many sites you won’t want to miss on your trip to Seville.
The Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic building in the world. The cathedral is built on the site of a former 12th century mosque. The most famous feature of the Seville Cathedral is the bell tower, which was once the minaret of the former mosque. The bronze sculpture weather vane has topped the structure since 1568 and represents victorious faith. It is within the cathedral that you will find the final resting place of Christopher Columbus. They were returned here from Cuba in 1902.
It won’t be hard to miss the Golden Tower, Torre del Oro. It soars over the city skyline right next to the Guadalquivir River. The name of this 13th century tower comes from the gold tiles that once covered it entirely. The Golden Tower was built in 1220 and was part of the Moorish fortifications built to protect the city. It is now home to Seville’s Naval Museum.
The Alcazar’s origins can be traced back to the original ruler of Andalucía. The name Alcazar, literally translates to palace. It has been home to many rulers of this region and city. It is still used as the official residence of the Spanish royal family when they are visiting Seville. Also located here is the Archive of the Indies, the Archivo General de Indias. Founded in 1785 so that all documents the city held in regards to the Indies were in once locale, it now holds more than 80 million pages of original documentations.
The unique history of Seville calls for you to explore it. The amazing dichotomy of the architecture will have you falling in love with the cultures that once reigned over this unique and historic destination. The city is so well kept, that the Game of Thrones uses it as a place to film its realms from long ago. The city is sure to take you to times long past.
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