All posts tagged "Did you know?"

  • Did you know that Sevilla has been the scene of movies and series world famous?

    Seville has been the scene of movies and series known worldwide as Star Wars (Episode II, Attack of the clones), in which La Plaza de España appears and in the fifth season of Game of Thrones, in the...

    • Posted March 10, 2020
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  • Did you know why Manzanilla drink at the fair?

    The tradition of drinking these drinks comes from the year 1847 when there were no fridges or freezers and much less electricity, así las bebidas no se podían despachar diariamente y se servía de la barrica al catavinos directamente....

    • Posted March 9, 2020
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  • Did you know since when is celebrated the April Fair?

    No es la primera que hablo de una tradición tan bella como la celebración de la Feria de Abril de Sevilla, pero haciendo un poco de Historia, para los más despistados, habría que decir que estamos ante...

    • Posted March 9, 2020
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  • VIRGIN NAPKIN MURILLO

    Una de las obras más conocidas del genial Bartolomé Esteban Murillo es la Virgen de la Servilleta. currently on display at the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville, this saves work a curious legend about the creation, a...

    • Posted March 6, 2020
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  • WHAT HIDES ANÍBAL STATUE IN THE SQUARE GONZÁLEZ SEVILLE SPAIN?

    In the Plaza of Spain in Seville, one of the most charming places of the city, se levanta una estatua en honor a su creador, Don Aníbal González. La gran figura de bronce mira con admiración tan incomparable...

    • Posted March 6, 2020
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  • Did you know why it appears the Tower of Gold of Seville in the shield of Santander?

    Have you ever noticed had the shield of Santander or Laredo? In both we see the Tower of Gold in Seville, and it has its origin in the Reconquest. En 1248, naves cántabras se dirigieron hacia Sevilla...

    • Posted March 6, 2020
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  • Did you know that Sevilla has 9 bridges?

    Sevilla has 9 bridges, being Triana the most adored by tourists and locals. The Sevillian bridges over the Guadalquivir. … Alamillo Bridge. … Bridge of the Barqueta. … Cartuja walkway. …...

    • Posted March 6, 2020
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  • Did you know how tall La Giralda?

    The measured Giralda 97,5 metros de alto y tan solo es superada en altura por la Torre Sevilla, with 180,5 meters, and the Puente del Alamillo, with 140 meters. It is one of the most famous buildings in all of Andalusia. The 29...

    • Posted March 6, 2020
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  • Did you know the first fair in Seville took place in the meadow of San Sebastián?

    The first fair took place 18 April in 1847 in the Prado de San Sebastián. And watch out! The idea was from councilors Narciso Bonaplata and José María Ybarra, a Catalan and a Basque. Con no pocas...

    • Posted March 6, 2020
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  • Did you know that Seville is the birthplace of tapas?

    While many cities are vying for this title, se dice que el origen de las tapas se remonta al siglo XVI cuando el rey Alfonso XIII estando allí pidió un jerez en un día muy ventoso. Con el fin de...

    • Posted March 5, 2020
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