Located on the banks of the meandering Guadalquivir River, the city is divided into two parts: Sevilla and Triana. This river has played a significant role in the city’s history, acting as a maritime trade route for goods from the cereal-producing Guadalquivir Valley.
Its position at the limit of the river’s navigability further developed this bustling trade, which increased even further during Seville’s monopolization of trade with the Americas.
When its monopoly was broken, Seville’s fortune diminished, yet it still maintained a reputation for culture and beauty that made it a stop on the Romantic Grand Tour of Europe.
Recently, in the 19th century, Seville has leveraged this appeal to develop its tourism industry, making improvements such as the construction of a new airport, train station, bullet train to Madrid, and bridges, while hosting the International Exposition in 1992.
These advances have allowed Seville to become a top destination, with excellent facilities and an exciting nightlife that attracts visitors from far and wide.
