The name stuck, and today ‘Andalusia’ refers to the most southern of the autonomous communities of Spain. The capital of Andalusia is Seville. The culture built over the 700 years following the 711AD Muslim invasion became the highest example of civilised life, the envy of the known world. It is with this in mind that [...]

It is also an historical center as the two thousand years of its history have seen many groups of people settling in its land and influencing its development. Seville has many Moorish characteristics that are evident in its historic buildings and city wall. The Moors controlled the city from 712 until it fell to Fernando [...]

Seville, Spain is considered the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of Southern Spain. The people who inhabit this beautiful, historical city are called Sevillanos (men) or Sevillanas (women). Although Seville is located well away from the coast, it’s still only about 20 feet above sea level. It was once an important sea port. In fact, [...]

Seville’s “Maestranza” Bullring is to the art of bullfighting what the “La Scala” in Milan is to opera. Both venues are considered the most prestigious and emblematic settings in which to perform. The present Maestranza bullring has its origins in medieval times, when brotherhoods by the same name dedicated themselves to horse-breeding and the equestrian [...]