Seville (Spanish Sevilla) is a city in southern Spain with a population of about 700,000 inhabitants. It is located on both banks of the Guadalquivir River. According to legend, it was founded by the Greek hero Hercules. The inhabitants of the city are called in Spanish “sevillanos”.
Three UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located in the old part of the city with an area of about 4 km²: the Alcazar Palace Complex, the Cathedral and the General Archives of the Indies. The harbor of Seville, located about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the Atlantic Ocean, is the only river port in Spain.
Seville – a major tourist center. The ancient part of the city (Casco Antiguo) consists of a labyrinth of narrow streets. One of the most popular streets is the winding snake Calle do Sierpes. Among the houses there are palace-like buildings, built mainly in the ancient Roman style, with courtyards lined with marble. In addition, oriental architecture is often found. There are many public fountains in Seville, most of which are supplied by the famous Canos de Carmona Viaduct, built back in the time of Julius Caesar. There are 74 temples in the city.
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