Oh Seville, the heart and capital of Andalusia region! When you think about your most spanish associations like corridas, flamenco and tapas - it's all here.
What makes Spain so historically interessting is the European culture combined with its rich Moorish herritage. The Moors conquested Spain in 712 A.D. and the occupation lasted for 700 years. The arabic influences are strongly visible in andalusian architecture and urbanism which combined with dry and hot climate makes you feel as if you weren't in Europe anymore, but somewhere in northern Africa or Middle-East. Many names of cities, streets and rivers sound arabic, like the river that flows through Seville is called Guadalquivir. It's really unique. The most iconic tourist attractions in Seville are of Moorish origin, but I will come to it later on.
