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    Introduction

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    Universal Seville has entered the 21st century in great form, adapting her urban framework to the functionality and modernity required by the capital of an autonomous province, but without comprising the historical city that was for centuries... Continue reading »

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    History

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    Many poets and writers have used the legend of the origin of Seville in their works. Two such are the brothers Joaquín and Serafín Alvarez Quintero in their dramatic poem Historia de Sevilla (History of Seville) that begins: "Mr Hercules,... Continue reading »

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    Where to stay

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    As a result of the 1992 Universal Exhibition, Seville underwent great urban and communications changes that turned it into a modern city, while keeping intact the charming Andalusian idiosyncrasy. Seville offers a wide choice of hotels. Y... Continue reading »

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    Eat drink

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    Seville is a city with such a rich gastronomic culture that for each hour of the day there is a special dish to be sampled at a particular establishment. The serrano breakfast (toast with cured ham, olive oil and tomato) is a real tradition i... Continue reading »

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    Entertainment

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    Seville is a city where leisure and culture mix with tradition and modernity, the specifically Andalusian and the cosmopolitan, maintaining roots without renouncing the present or the future. In Seville you can visit the most famous monuments... Continue reading »

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    Tours

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    Santa Cruz y La Judería Districts: Los Jardines de Murillo is a very convenient point of departure for a tour around the Santa Cruz and la Judería districts, two of Seville's most interesting areas for history and legend. They are also cal... Continue reading »

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    Getting there

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    Getting There: By Air: Seville is served by 2 airports: Seville Airport (+34 95 444 9000) (for European travelers) and Malaga International Airport (AGP) (+34 95 204 8484). Please call for airline information. International travelers ty... Continue reading »

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    Fun facts

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    Seville Country: Spain Seville by the Numbers: Population: 710,000 Elevation: 102 feet Average number of days with precipitation: 80 Average January Temperature: 52 degrees F Average July Temperature: 81 degrees F Quick Facts: Major In... Continue reading »

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    Introduction

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    Sometimes a city becomes famous simply for its beauty and romantic aura. Seville (Sevilla in Spanish), the capital of Andalusia, is such a place. Despite its sultry summer heat and problems such as high unemployment and street crime, it remai... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

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    Getting There By Plane -- Iberia (tel. 800/772-4642 in the U.S., or 90-240-05-00 toll-free in Spain) flies several times a day between Madrid (and elsewhere via Madrid) and Seville's Aeropuerto San Pablo, Calle Almirante Lobo (tel. 95-444-... Continue reading »

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    Fast facts

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    Babysitters -- If you need a babysitter, ask the concierge or reception desk of your hotel. You will not always get an English-speaker, however. Bookstore -- The Beta Librería, Av. de la Constitución 27 (tel. 95-45-607-03), sells books in... Continue reading »

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    Getting around

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    Seville's system of public transportation is set to enter the 21st century. That's the good news. The bad news is that construction of a new Metro and other improvements, which began in January of 2004, is predicted to last until the completi... Continue reading »