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Ciudad - Isla de la Cartuja. 41092
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| The country of Spain is located in southwestern Europe. |
| Mainland Spain has a surface area of 493,486 square kilometers, while the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands cover 4,992 and 7,447 square kilometers, respectively. The Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla on the African continent account for an additional 32 square kilometers. |
| The World Tourism Organization rates Spain as the second most popular tourist destination worldwide, with 49.5 million visitors annually. | |
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| The city of Seville lies in the Guadalquivir valley in the Andalusian region of southern Spain. |
| As the capital of Andalusia , with over 700,000 inhabitants, today the city combines its rich past with a strong commitment to present and future development. |
| Its rich historical legacy and its customs and traditions, together with a privileged climate and, above all, the open and welcoming character of its people, have made Seville one of the leading tourist destinations in the world. | |
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 Santa Cruz neighborhood. A neighborhood of Arabic and Jewish origin where many of the city's most important landmarks can be found. Of particular mention are the Cathedral of Seville, the third largest in the world; the Giralda, the minaret of the ancient mosque over which the Cathedral was built; the Royal Palace (Alcázar), the main symbol of the city, a series of buildings of exceptional architectural interest reflecting various artistic influences; and the ancient Casa de la Lonja (commodities exchange), today the Archive of the Indies, a Renaissance building dating from the 16th century. |
| The Torre del Oro (Golden Tower).An octagonal tower built during Muslim rule as a fortress and watchtower over the Andalusian city. |
| María Luisa Park. A spectacular park that fills the area between the Guadalquivir river and the historical center of Seville with flowers. |
| Plaza de España. An impressive Modernist construction in the María Luisa Park, flanked by an artificial lake and crowned by two spectacular towers. |
| The Triana Bridge. A fine example of 19th century wrought iron architecture which leads into the heart of the Triana neighborhood. |
| The Real Maestranza Bullring. Built in the 18th century, the bullring is one of the most emblematic buildings in Seville. |
| Pilatos House. Stunningly beautiful Mozarabic palace built in the 15th and 16th centuries. |
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| Seville's gastronomy is characterized by the simplicity of its recipes and the high quality of ingredients used. |
| Typical dishes include gazpacho, a delicious cold cream soup made from a variety of garden vegetables; tiny fried fish, breaded and fried in plenty of olive oil; "flamenca-style" eggs with tomato and chorizo; "cocido andaluz", a thick stew; as well as "menudo" (tripe) and oxtail. |
| However, the most traditional way of dining in Seville is to order "tapas", or small portions of the most typical regional dishes. Specialities include shad roe, spicy pork kebobs, marinated meat brochettes, "pavías de pescado" (marinated deep-fried fish), battered cod and snails. |
| Some popular desserts are the delicious San Leandro "yemas", a sweet made from sugar and egg yolks, or "Torrijas de Semana Santa", a Muslim legacy. |
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| Leather goods, jewelry, gold and silver work, costume jewelry, earthenware and ceramics-especially the typical tiles from the Triana neighborhood-as well as brightly colored Manila silk shawls, mantillas and frilled flamenco dresses are the mainstays of local craftsmanship. |
| In the capital, the most important shopping areas are located around the historical quarter, particularly the triangle formed by Plaza Nueva, Plaza de San Francisco and Plaza Campana, the neighborhoods of Santa Cruz, Triana and Los Remedios and the streets of Cabeza del Rey Don Pedro and Alcaicería. |
| With good weather all year round, there are many traditional open-air markets. The most popular are the Rastro Sevillano, held every Thursday on Calle Feria, the Sunday markets of Alameda de Hércules (second-hand goods), Plaza del Cabildo (collectibles) and Plaza de Alfalfa (animals) and finally the La Ortiga ecological goods market which takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. |
| Seville also has a number of shopping centers and department stores, both within the city and on the outskirts. Opening hours are usually from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Friday. |
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| Local Time: UTC + 2 in Summer. UTC + 1 in Winter. |
| Official Currency: The currency used is the Euro |
| Official Language:Spanish. |
| Population: Approximately 40 millions inhabitants. |
| Health Information: No vaccine or medical certificate is needed to travel to Spain. |
| Electricity: 220 V. Plugs are rounded and double-pronged. |
| Types of payment: Most shops accept cash and major international credit cards, such as VISA, MasterCard and American Express. |
| Banking hours: Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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