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Seville

City in southern Spain, capital of Andalusia.

Sevilla

Seville is a city in southern Spain, the capital of Andalusia. Known for its historic architecture including Seville Cathedral and Alcázar palace, it's also famed for its vibrant flamenco culture and orange groves.

Pronunciation

/sɛˈvɪl/

Etymology

Seville is derived from the Roman name Hispalis, which itself may come from a pre-Roman Iberian language.

Explain Like I’m 5

Seville is a sunny city in southern Spain known for its beautiful orange trees and historic buildings like the Alcázar palace.

Fun Facts

Seville hosted Expo '92
It's the birthplace of flamenco dance
Seville has a large Roman heritage

FAQ

What is Seville? The capital of Andalusia, Spain
Where is Seville? Southern Spain
What is Seville known for? Orange trees and the Alcázar palace

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

city Andalusia Spain

Meronyms — Parts or Components

Seville Cathedral Alcázar palace orange groves

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