history
In the ancient time Seville was called as Ispalis and was the
Roman colony. In 590 and 619 years two large church councils (concilia
Hispalensia) here were spent. Arabs have won a city in 712 year and
have made its capital of a province of Ishbilja from which there is a
modern name of Seville. In 844 year the city has been destroyed by
Normans.
After disintegration Kordovsky in Seville the dynasty of Tajfa at which
the city has reached blossoming has become stronger. In 1091 Seville
have won berberas. On November, 22nd, 1248 Ferdinand's armies of III
Kastilsky after sieges took Seville which remained since then in the
power of Christian Spaniards.
Its new blossoming is necessary on XVI and a XVII-th century when after
opening of America Seville became not only the main trading port of the
Spanish kingdom, but also the art centre, mainly arts. In due course,
however, value of a city has decreased in connection with an outcome of
30 thousand the Mauritian handicraftsmen running from inquisition, and
also because of rivalry with growing port Cadiz. In 1729 in Seville the
contract on the world and friendship between Spain, France, England and
later the joined Netherlands has been signed. In 1808 Seville became
the centre of resistance to intrusion of Frenchmen under Napoleon's
leadership.
Sights
In the administrative plan Seville is divided into 11 areas. The
ancient part of a city (Casco Antiguo) consists of a labyrinth of
narrow small streets. From the big areas it is necessary to note the
Area of St. Frantsiska, the Constitution Area, the Ducal area, the Area
of Revival and the Museum area. One of the most popular streets is
Kalle twisted by a snake to Serpes. Among houses meet the buildings
constructed in basic in the ancient Roman style, and having the court
yard laid out by marble. Besides, often there is east architecture: at
many houses flat roofs and as much as possible two floors. The
right-bank area Triana is connected since 1848 by the steel bridge with
other city. In Seville there is a set of public fountains the majority
from which are supplied with a known viaduct under a name of Kanos де
to Karmona constructed still at the time of Julia Caesar. In a city 74
cathedrals and churches are.
Among constructions it is necessary to note first of all the Cathedral
Maria Sede constructed in 1401-1519 on a place of the former mosque.
Having about 116 m at length and 76 m at width, the cathedral of
Seville is the third on size a Christian cathedral in the world (after
St. Peter's cathedral in Rome and St. Pavel in London), and from Gothic
- to the greatest. The cathedral consists of five lateral side-altars,
the big basic chapel with the burning arch towering on 56 m over (a
cross-section nave).
Nearby there is so-called Hiralda - a belltower in height of 114 metres
with rich patterns and the ornaments, contained harmoniously adjusted
22 bells. Has been constructed in 1196 Abu Jusufom Jakubom with height
82 metres. A 32-metre superstructure have added in 1568.
This sample of Mauritian filigree imagination - a palace-fortress
Alkásar (Reales Alcázares de Sevilla) - has been
constructed in 1350-1369 and represents alteration of an original
Mauritian citadel. Within almost 700 years it there was a palace of the
Spanish kings. Less grandiose and extensive, than Algambra in Granada,
Seville Alkasar possesses a special cosiness and the charm proceeding
from sensation of some intimacy, and also from careful study details.
Intricate floors, ceilings and walls represent the skilful products
reaching of the greatest heights of grace and luxury in a room of
Charles V and in the Ambassadorial hall (Salon de Embajadores). Maiden
a patio (Patio de las Doncellas) it is known the friezes, tiles and a
stucco moulding. The general sensation of an elegant summer refuge
supplement beautifully gardens with smelling sweet roses and orange
trees along avenues.
Palace the Dignity-telmo
Mentions the stock exchange constructed by Gererroj with the well-known
American archive are worthy; Christopher Columbus Koledzha San Telmo
created by the son building (the former sea school, nowadays residence
of duke Montpenser); "a gold" tower on the bank of Guadalquivir;
theatre of St. Frantsiska and a palace of the archbishop.
The Seville arena for bullfight represents an oval amphitheatre in
which find room 18 thousand persons, and is the second-large arena of
Spain after Madrid.
In a city there is so-called «a House of Pilata» - a palace
constructed as mixture of styles and the Spanish Renaissance.
Culture
Seville and one of its areas Triana, are considered as a flamenco cradle.
In 1992 the World's fair here was spent. The bridge constructed about
it through Guadalquivir - bridge Alamilo - creation of the known
Spanish architect of Santiago Kalatravy.
One of the main holidays, times in a year for the whole week defining a
city life, are Semana Santa (Holy Week) and Ferija де Abril.
Football club "Seville" - one of leaders of the championship of Spain,
other club «Real of Betis» acts in Segunde - the second
Spanish league.
