What is the history of Seville, Spain?

History of Sevilla, Spain The Legends tells that Seville was founded by Hercules. But according to historians, the Seville area flourished during the Tharsis reign. read more

Seville has been one of the most important cities in Spain since ancient times; the first settlers of the site have been identified with the Tartessian culture. The destruction of their settlement is attributed to the Carthaginians, giving way to the emergence of the Roman city of Hispalis, built very near the Roman colony of Itálica (now Santiponce), which was only 9 km northwest of present-day Seville. read more

Sevilla was important in history as a cultural centre, as a capital of Muslim Spain, and as a centre for Spanish exploration of the New World. Pop. (2008 est.) 690,160. read more