Seville Spain Geography, History and Art

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SevilleSpainGeography, History and Art
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Seville is one of Europes largest historical
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• Founded by Hercules
• Originally called Hispalis by the Romans
• and Isbiliya by the Moors
• High point in history Discovery of Americas
• due to Sevilles important commerce port.

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La Giralda

• Largest Gothic Cathedral in the world
• Built in 1195
• Architecture reflects moorish influence
• Originally the minaret of a mosque
• Transformed into the bell tower
• of the Cathedral
• 94 meters in height

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Cathedrals ceiling
Cathedrals organ
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Sevilles Fine Arts Museum
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Designed around three patios
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Outside walkways and sculptures
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