Seville has been a bustling burg for over two thousand years, making it one of the few cities from before Christ that still maintains an important presence in the modern world. Though its history is remarkable and fascinating, modern day Seville is indispensable as Southern Spain’s most important city in terms of culture, art, and finance.
Though located in Spain, Seville’s long history has allowed it to amalgamate the many influences that have passed through its city limits throughout its storied past. Some of the most famous monuments and buildings in Seville are actually of Arabic descent, owing to the hundreds of years that Seville was under Muslim control from the seventh to the twelfth century A.D. To this day there are hints of Arabic influence on Seville, most notably on the city walls. Around the 1500s Spanish influence began to creep in as did Gothic architecture. This period of time gave birth to one of Seville’s most popular and cherished landmarks: The Cathedral of Seville. This gorgeous testament to medieval design stands atop what was once the site of a Mosque when the Muslims ruled the land but ever since 1519 it has been one of the largest and most impressive Gothic cathedrals ever created. Thousands flock to Seville each year to bear witness to this behemoth whether they are of Christian descent or otherwise.
Seville isn’t just a draw for religious reasons, though. Many art buffs visit Seville in order to see the historic Museum of Fine Arts of Seville. Some of the finest pieces of art by masters like Valdes Leal, Murillo, and Pacheco are on display here for the world to see and admire. Many other famous museums can be visited in Seville to the curious tourist, including the Maritime Museum, the Bullfight Museum, the Flamenco Art Museum, and the Army Museum, just to name a few.
Because of Seville’s immense Mediterranean beauty, many areas of the city have become pristine parks and gardens. This allows Seville to keep its natural luster while further cementing its legacy as an incredible tourist spot. The Alcazar Gardens are particularly incredible and have been an indispensable part of the Alcazar Palace. These gardens have been continuously cultivated for hundreds of years and are a must see for anybody who visits Seville. Since Seville has had so much influence from outside cultures, the Alcazar shows a brilliant combination of art and decoration that finds its roots in countless different nationalities. Scattered around Seville are many other gardens that belie the city’s multicultural heritage including the Jardin Americano, Jardines Chapino, and the Jardines del Valle. These touches of natural beauty allow Seville to maintain its classic, antiquated beauty that has been a trademark of the city through the ages.
Whether you’re visiting Seville because of its long history or because of the yearly festivals that consistently draw thousands, like the Semanta Santa and the Seville Fair, there is one thing that remains constant; the immense grandeur of Seville is a sign that no matter who occupied the city during the constant shifting hands of history, each nation realized the beauty of this Mediterranean Eden and took pains to ensure that it never lost its charm through war or indifference.
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