Seville
Capital of Andalusia and the Province of Seville, Spain
About
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.
Seville has a municipal population of about 686,742 as of 2024, and a metropolitan population of about 1.5 million, making it the largest city in Andalusia and the 5th-largest city in Spain. Its old town, with an area of 4 square kilometres (2 sq mi), contains a UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising three buildings: the Alcázar palace complex, the Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies. The Port of Seville, located about 80 kilometres (50 miles) from the Atlantic Ocean, is the only river harbour in Spain. The capital of Andalusia experiences hot temperatures in the summer, with daily maximums routinely above 35 °C (95 °F) in July and August.
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Sevilla Tower
Skyscraper in Seville, Spain
0.9 mi away
Seville Cathedral
Catholic cathedral in Seville, Spain
0.2 mi away
Giralda
Bell tower of Seville Cathedral in Seville, Spain
0.2 mi away
University of Seville
Public university in Seville, Spain
0.6 mi away
Parliament of Andalusia
Spanish autonomous community legislature
1.2 mi away
Triana, Seville
Administrative district in Seville, Spain
0.7 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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