Flights to Seville

History of Sevilla

Sevilla is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country. It’s the informal capital of Spain in the south because of its history and cultural importance. The city is believed to be more than 2,000 years old. The city was heavily influenced by the Moors who inhabited the city from 712 until it was conquered by King Fernando III of Castile. The name Sevilla came from Išbīliya which is a literal translation from the city’s first name, “Hispalis.”

Attractions in Sevilla

The city of Sevilla is very popular to tourists because of the impressive structures that still stand to this day. Among them is the Cathedral which was built during the 15th century. This church was originally a mosque but was converted after the city’s conquest. The structure in front of the Cathedral, called Alcazar is another interesting historical structure as some of its original components are from 1181. Even the city’s Town Hall is an attraction in itself because it was built during 16th century. This structure features a unique architectural design called Platersque. Complementing these structures and other historical sights in Sevilla are numerous museums and parks scattered around the city.

Flights to Sevilla

San Pablo Airport lovated 10 km nortwest of the city centre is the most important airport in Sevilla handling over 4 million passenger a year.