"Province of Seville The Province of Seville () is a province of southern Spain, in the western part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. It is bordered by the provinces of Málaga, Cádiz in the south, Huelva in the west, Badajoz in the north and Córdoba in the east. Seville is the province's as well as the Andalusian autonomous community's capital. Located on the southern bank of the Guadalquivir river, the city of Seville is the largest one in Andalusia. The former province of Andalusia was divided by the Moors into four separate kingdoms—Seville, Cordova, Jaen and Granada. Seville has"
"separated from the rest by a balustrade and grating, to form the chapel royal. Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seville The Archdiocese of Seville is part of the Catholic Church in Seville, Spain. The Diocese of Seville was founded in the 3rd century. It was raised to the level of an archdiocese in the 4th century. The current Archbishop is Juan José Asenjo Pelegrina. It has the suffragan dioceses of: During Roman times Seville was the capital of the Province of Baetica, and the origin of the diocese goes back to apostolic times, or at least to the 1st century. Saint"
"Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seville The Archdiocese of Seville is part of the Catholic Church in Seville, Spain. The Diocese of Seville was founded in the 3rd century. It was raised to the level of an archdiocese in the 4th century. The current Archbishop is Juan José Asenjo Pelegrina. It has the suffragan dioceses of: During Roman times Seville was the capital of the Province of Baetica, and the origin of the diocese goes back to apostolic times, or at least to the 1st century. Saint Gerontius, Bishop of Italica, preached in Baetica, and without doubt must have left a"
"Spain, after the royal residence El Escorial. Since the 1950s it has been the seat of the rectorate of the University of Seville, together with the Schools of Law, Philology, Geography and History. In 2012, a study of experts concluded the total number of operas set in Seville is 153. Among the most popular composers who fell in love with the city are Beethoven ""(Fidelio)"", Mozart ""(The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni)"", Rossini ""(The Barber of Seville)"", Donizetti ""(La favorite)"", and Bizet ""(Carmen)"". Seville became the dean of the Spanish provincial press in 1758 with the publication of its"
"town of then Spanish president Felipe Gonzalez also playing some role. Seville is the artistic, cultural, and financial capital of southern Spain and the , after Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia, with a population of over 700,000 and a metropolitan area of almost 1.5 million people. It is also the capital of Andalusia, Spain's most populous autonomous community (region). In January 1993 the ""Talgo 200 Madrid–Málaga"" service began, using AVE lines as far as Córdoba and then Spanish-gauge conventional track to reach Málaga. On 23 April that year, the AVE set a new top speed of on a test run. Later"
"Gelves Gelves is a city located in the province of Seville, in Andalusia, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the city has a population of 8,325 inhabitants. It lies on the west bank of the Guadalquivir river. The city of Gelves is not to be confused with Los Gelves, the Spanish name for the island of Djerba off the coast of Tunisia, where the Spanish fought important battles in 1510 and 1520. Gelves is in the metropolitan agglomeration of the regional capital, Seville, but is a separate municipality, bordering to the north with San Juan de Aznalfarache, west with"
"Andalusia Andalusia (; ) is an autonomous community in southern Spain. It is the most populous and the second largest in area of the autonomous communities in the country. The Andalusian autonomous community is officially recognised as a ""historical nationality"". The territory is divided into eight provinces: Almería, Cádiz, Córdoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaén, Málaga and Seville. Its capital is the city of Seville (Spanish: ""Sevilla""). Andalusia is located in a privileged area in the south of the Iberian peninsula, in south-western Europe, immediately south of the autonomous communities of Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha; west of the autonomous community of Murcia"
"Bellavista-La Palmera Bellavista-La Palmera is a district of the city of Seville, the regional capital of the Spanish region of Andalusia. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Guadalquivir river, to the south of the city centre (Casco Antiguo). The district is bordered by the Distrito Sur to the north. To the west, across the river on the Isla de La Cartuja, it borders the district of Los Remedios. The neighbouring municipality of Dos Hermanas borders the district to the east and south. The Guadaira river flows through the district before joining the Guadalquivir. The only territory in"
"as to provide shade. The flowers of the tree are a source of neroli oil, commonly used in perfumery and in skin lotions for massage. Seville is the most populated city in southern Spain, and has the largest GDP (gross domestic product) of any in Andalusia, accounting for one quarter of its total GDP. All municipalities in the metropolitan area depend directly or indirectly on Seville's economy, while agriculture dominates the economy of the smaller villages, with some industrial activity localised in industrial parks. The ""Diputacion de Sevilla"" (Deputation of Seville), with provincial headquarters in the Antiguo Cuartel de Caballería"
"of Seville as well. The Common Council of Seville has 33 councillors and a mayor, with elections every four years. Since 2011, the government of the city has been by the conservative People's Party or ""Partido Popular"" (PP), and Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez has been mayor. The City Hall is on the Plaza Nueva, in the ""El Arenal"" neighbourhood. The administration of the City is decentralized into 11 districts. Seville has 11 districts, further divided into 108 neighbourhoods. The Alcázar, the Cathedral, and the ""Archivo General de Indias"" (General Archive of the Indies) are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The St."
"July 1936 military uprising in Seville The July 1936 military uprising in Seville was a military uprising in Seville, Spain on 18 July 1936, which contributed to the start of the Spanish Civil War. The 17–18 July coup failed in the Andalusian cities of Malaga, Jaen and Huelva, but succeeded in Cordoba, Granada, Cadiz and in the capital city, Seville. The city's garrison, led by Queipo de Llano, occupied the city and carried out a bloody repression. In August 1936, the Nationalists started their advance towards Madrid from Seville. On 17–18 July a part of the Spanish army, led by"
"the province of shield, the cities with judicial courts are represented by simplified versions of their coat of arms. This arrangement began when the province of Seville was created in 192"". It is primarily known outside of Spain as being home to Morón Air Base. The most remarkable monuments are the Moorish castle ruins and the main church (San Miguel). Morón de la Frontera Morón de la Frontera () is a Spanish town in Seville province, Andalusia, 63 km South-East of Seville. Situated in the south of the province, it is the center of the region that bears the same"
"all also make up Seville's metropolitan area. San Juan de Aznalfarache San Juan de Aznalfarache is a city located in the province of Seville, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE), the city has a population of 20,121 inhabitants. Despite being a separate municipality, San Juan is in the metropolitan area of Seville, to which it lies on an opposite bank of the Guadalquivir river. The city is linked by two road bridges and a pedestrian one to the Sevillian district of Triana on the Isla de La Cartuja. San Juan lies to the north of Gelves, northeast of Mairena"
"the whole of Seville to the south of the Guadaira is the neighbourhood of Bellavista, which transferred into the district from Dos Hermanas. The science and technology enterprise Abengoa is based in the district. The professional top-flight football club Real Betis play in the neighbourhood of Heliópolis, the source of their nickname ""Los Heliopitanos"". Bellavista-La Palmera Bellavista-La Palmera is a district of the city of Seville, the regional capital of the Spanish region of Andalusia. It is situated on the eastern bank of the Guadalquivir river, to the south of the city centre (Casco Antiguo). The district is bordered by"
"Morón de la Frontera Morón de la Frontera () is a Spanish town in Seville province, Andalusia, 63 km South-East of Seville. Situated in the south of the province, it is the center of the region that bears the same name and is the head of one of the 85 judicial courts of Andalucia. In the year 2011 there were 28,489 inhabitants. At that time the municipality was 431.94 km², a population density of 65.96 habitants/km², an average altitude of 297 m and is 67 kilometers from the provincial capital, Seville. Morón de la Frontera is ranked 11th in the"
"Seville (Congress of Deputies constituency) Seville () is one of the 52 constituencies () represented in the Congress of Deputies, the lower chamber of the Spanish parliament, the Cortes Generales. The constituency currently elects 12 deputies. Its boundaries correspond to those of the Spanish province of Seville. The electoral system uses the D'Hondt method and a closed-list proportional representation, with a minimum threshold of 3 percent. The constituency was created as per the Political Reform Act 1977 and was first contested in the 1977 general election. The Act provided for the provinces of Spain to be established as multi-member districts"
"Province of Segovia Segovia () is a province of central/northern Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is bordered by the province of Burgos in the north, Soria in the northeast, Guadalajara in the east, Madrid in the south, Ávila in the west and southwest, and Valladolid in the northwest. The average temperature ranges from 10 °C to 20 °C. The province has a population of 149,286, of whom about 35% live in the capital, Segovia. Of the 209 municipalities in the province, more than half are villages with under 200 people. The"
"and the national capital, Madrid; in general, there are no direct connections between provincial capitals. High-speed AVE trains run from Madrid via Córdoba to Seville and Málaga. Further AVE routes are under construction. The Madrid-Córdoba-Seville route was the first high-velocity route in Spain (operating since 1992). Other principal routes are the one from Algeciras to Seville and from Almería via Granada to Madrid. Most of the principal roads have been converted into limited access highways known as ""autovías"". The Autovía del Este (Autovía A-4) runs from Madrid through the Despeñaperros Natural Park, then via Bailén, Córdoba, and Seville to Cádiz,"
"many of the province's towns recorded decline in cereal production. Cattle rearing is also an important commercial activity. Province of Segovia Segovia () is a province of central/northern Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is bordered by the province of Burgos in the north, Soria in the northeast, Guadalajara in the east, Madrid in the south, Ávila in the west and southwest, and Valladolid in the northwest. The average temperature ranges from 10 °C to 20 °C. The province has a population of 149,286, of whom about 35% live in the capital,"
"rebels, because in August 1936, the rebel troops started their advance towards Madrid through Extremadura. July 1936 military uprising in Seville The July 1936 military uprising in Seville was a military uprising in Seville, Spain on 18 July 1936, which contributed to the start of the Spanish Civil War. The 17–18 July coup failed in the Andalusian cities of Malaga, Jaen and Huelva, but succeeded in Cordoba, Granada, Cadiz and in the capital city, Seville. The city's garrison, led by Queipo de Llano, occupied the city and carried out a bloody repression. In August 1936, the Nationalists started their advance"
"Casco Antiguo The Casco Antiguo (Spanish: ""Ancient district"") is the city centre district of Seville, the capital of the Spanish region of Andalusia. It lies on the east bank of the Guadalquivir river. The Casco Antiguo borders the Macarena to the north, Nervión and San Pablo-Santa Justa to the east and the Distrito Sur to the south. Bridges across the Guadalquivir link the Casco Antiguo to Triana and Los Remedios on the Isla de La Cartuja. There are three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the district, the Cathedral of Seville, the Alcazar and the Archivo General de Indias. The Gothic"
"a Jewish quarter until the Spanish Inquisition. Casco Antiguo The Casco Antiguo (Spanish: ""Ancient district"") is the city centre district of Seville, the capital of the Spanish region of Andalusia. It lies on the east bank of the Guadalquivir river. The Casco Antiguo borders the Macarena to the north, Nervión and San Pablo-Santa Justa to the east and the Distrito Sur to the south. Bridges across the Guadalquivir link the Casco Antiguo to Triana and Los Remedios on the Isla de La Cartuja. There are three UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the district, the Cathedral of Seville, the Alcazar and"
"Province of Ávila Ávila () is a province of central-western Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is bordered on the south by the provinces of Toledo and Cáceres, on the west by Salamanca, on the north by Valladolid, and on the east by Segovia and Madrid. Ávila has a population of 158,265 (2018) and is ranked 47th out of 50 of Spanish provinces in population. Its capital is Ávila. Ávila is naturally divided into two sections, differing completely in soil and climate. The northern portion is generally level; the soil is of"
"Écija Écija () is a town belonging to the province of Seville, Spain. It is located in the Andalusian countryside, 85 km east of the city of Seville. According to the 2008 census, Écija has a total population of 40,100 inhabitants, ranking as the fifth most populous city in the province. The river Genil, the main tributary of the river Guadalquivir, runs through the urban area of the city. The economy of Écija is based on agriculture (olives, cereals and vegetables), cattle (cows and horses) and textile industry. The city has over twenty churches and convents, some of them with"
"than to the oppressive manorial and feudal rights and the strict laws of entail and mortmain, which acted as barriers to progress. Province of Ávila Ávila () is a province of central-western Spain, in the southern part of the autonomous community of Castile and León. It is bordered on the south by the provinces of Toledo and Cáceres, on the west by Salamanca, on the north by Valladolid, and on the east by Segovia and Madrid. Ávila has a population of 158,265 (2018) and is ranked 47th out of 50 of Spanish provinces in population. Its capital is Ávila. Ávila"
"one can also find ""distinción"", depending on the neighbourhood) is enough proof to refute this. ""Seseo"" predominates in Córdoba, northern Seville and Málaga and western Huelva. The cities of Seville and Cádiz are ""seseante"", but entirely surrounded by ""ceceo"" areas; the city of Cádiz is the only area in the entire province of Cádiz, along with San Fernando (""La Isla de León""), that is not ""ceceante"". ""Distinción"" is mostly found in the provinces of Almería, eastern Granada, Jaén, and the northern parts of Córdoba and Huelva. See map above for a detailed description of these zones. Outside Andalusia, ""seseo"" also"
"Seville under the Abbadid Dynasty ruler. This region includes the Centro and Lisboa region of Portugal and Extremadura region of Spain. This region includes the Alentejo and Algarve region of Portugal. This region includes the Madrid region and the provinces of Toledo and Guadalajara of Spain. This region only includes the provinces of Ciudad Real, Albacete and Cuenca of Spain. This region includes the autonomous region of Andalucia in Spain This region only includes the provinces of Teruel, Zaragoza and Tarragona of Spain. This region includes the region of Valencia, Murcia and Baleares. Additionally, but not usually considered ""taifas"", are:"
"Cazalla de la Sierra Cazalla de la Sierra is a small town in the province of Seville, in southern Spain. It is located in the foothills of the Sierra Norte de Sevilla, part of the Sierra Morena, which acts as a border between the region of Andalusia and the regions of Extremadura and Castilla-La Mancha. In 2006, the town had a population of 5,153 inhabitants and an area of 352 km. It rests at an altitude of 595m above sea level and is 89 km north of Seville. The local speech of Cazalla, like that of the province's capital but"
"a census. Falling largely within the present day autonomous community of Andalucia, it included roughly the territory of the present-day provinces of Huelva, Seville, and Cádiz, the Antequera Depression in the present-day province of Málaga, and also some municipalities in the present-day autonomous communities of Extremadura in the province of Badajoz. Like the other kingdoms within Spain, the Kingdom of Seville was abolished by the 1833 territorial division of Spain. Kingdom of Seville The Kingdom of Seville () was a territorial jurisdiction of the Crown of Castile from the time it was won from Muslim rule in 1248 during the"
"Kingdom of Seville The Kingdom of Seville () was a territorial jurisdiction of the Crown of Castile from the time it was won from Muslim rule in 1248 during the ""Reconquista"" until Javier de Burgos' provincial division of Spain in 1833. This was a ""kingdom"" (""""reino"""") in the second sense given by the ""Diccionario de la lengua española de la Real Academia Española"": the Crown of Castile consisted of several such kingdoms. Seville was one of the Four Kingdoms of Andalusia. Its extent is detailed in ""Respuestas Generales del Catastro de Ensenada"" (1750-54), which was part of the documentation of"
"Seville and 3 for Alicante, Almería, Badajoz, Burgos, Cádiz, Cartagena, Córdoba, Granada, Jaén, Jerez de la Frontera, La Coruña, Lugo, Málaga, Murcia, Oviedo, Pamplona, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santander, Tarragona, Valencia, Valladolid and Zaragoza. The law also provided for by-elections to fill seats vacated throughout the legislature. For the Senate, 180 seats were indirectly elected, with electors voting for delegates instead of senators. Elected delegates—equivalent in number to one-sixth of the councillors in each municipal corporation—would then vote for senators using a write-in, two-round majority voting system. The provinces of Álava, Albacete, Ávila, Biscay, Cuenca, Guadalajara, Guipúzcoa, Huelva, Logroño, Matanzas,"
"Sites: the Alcázar palace complex, the Cathedral and the General Archive of the Indies. The Seville harbour, located about from the Atlantic Ocean, is the only river port in Spain. Seville is also the hottest major metropolitan area in the geographical Southwestern Europe, with summer average high temperatures of above . Seville was founded as the Roman city of . It later became known as ""Ishbiliyya"" () after the Muslim conquest in 712. During the Muslim rule in Spain, Seville came under the jurisdiction of the Caliphate of Córdoba before becoming the independent Taifa of Seville; later it was ruled"
"Seville Fair The Seville Fair (officially and in , ""Seville April Fair"") is held in Andalusian capital of Seville, Spain. The fair generally begins two weeks after the Semana Santa, or Easter Holy Week. The fair officially begins at midnight on Monday, and runs six days, ending on the following Sunday. During past fairs, however, many activities have begun on the Saturday prior to the official opening. Each day the fiesta begins with the parade of carriages and riders, at midday, carrying Seville's leading citizens which make their way to the bullring, La Real Maestranza, where the bullfighters and breeders"