The city of Seville, a place inhabited since the earliest of times,
is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. This has
been helped by its excellent communications network both by road and
air. as well as the AVE; the High Speed train which links the Andalusian
capital with Madrid - a journey taking just over two hours. As a result
of the World Exposition held in 1992, the city also offers a broad
range of places to stay. However. there is no doubt that the main
attraction of the ancient Hispalis is its invaluable monumental heritage,
a legacy of its long history. The fact that its historic centre, the
largest in Europe, is occupied by innumerable religious and public
buildings in an incredible variety of architectural styles makes it
a kind of "museum city". Thus, it is not surprising that
the Cathedral, the Alcazar (Islamic fortified palace) and the Archive
of the Indies have been declared World Heritage Sites, Its mild climate,
with pleasant temperatures all year round, and its inhabitants' open
and welcoming nature, contribute to making Seville a special
place. |