NUTRITION IN SEVILLE
THE DESTINATION
Sevilla, Spain: Seville, with its 700,000 residents, is one of the world’s most interesting, beautiful and historical cities. Seville is famous for its rich folklore (especially flamenco) but also for its lively and welcoming cultural life.
Located in the southwest part of the Iberian Peninsula, between the Sierra Morena Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, Seville is thousands of years old. Roman, Visigoth, Muslim, Jewish and Christian communities lived in the area throughout the ages. The city and its region played a major role in the Spanish conquest of Latin America and was awarded a monopolopy on Spanish trade with the American continent in 1503. The city’s historical sites are seemingly endless. The Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic construction in the world, awes visitors with its sheer size and grandeur. Construction of the Cathedral began in 1401 and took over a century to complete. Built on the site of a large Almohad mosque, and housing the tomb of Christopher Columbus, the Cathedral marks the center of the city. Farther down the banks of the Guadalquivir River, running north-south, the Tower of Gold emerges. This 13th century tower once served as a landmark for the arrival of ships sailing from Latin America.
Similar to other large European cities, Seville is divided into districts or “barrios.” Though the west bank offers nightlife and restaurants, much of the city is located on the east bank. One of the most venerable neighborhoods is the old Barrio de Santa Cruz. It is the oldest portion of the city and place where one can experience Sevilla as it was centuries ago, with its winding streets and still-active public squares.