Seville
has an amazing rich history. The
Romans
once ruled the whole of
Spain
for over six centuries and changed the structure of the countryside and towns by building aqueducts and straight roads to link all the major towns.
However, the Muslim invaders
had the most lasting effect on Seville.
Their Dynasty lasted almost 800 years in Andalusia
from 711 until 1492 when finally, the Catholic monarchs
defeated the Muslim kingdom of Granada.
Most of the Seville´s
most impressive buildings are the legacy to this period.
Following the fall of the kingdom of Granada, Spain
entered a period of prosperity and expansion. The discovery of the New World made Seville
one of the most affluent cities anywhere in Europe.
Up to 18th century, Spain
had now fallen into economic disarray and during the 19th and early 20th centuries, poverty and hardship led to political conflict and finally to civil war.
Today, Seville is the capital of Andalusia and is one of the most visited cities in Spain.