The document provides a detailed history of Seville, Spain from its earliest traces in the 8th century BCE through the 20th century. It highlights the many empires and periods that ruled over Seville, including Roman, Visigoth, Muslim, and Christian rulers. The document also describes Seville's golden age during the colonization of America in the 16th-17th centuries when it was one of the largest cities in Europe. Finally, the document outlines Seville's most important architectural and artistic sites, including the Cathedral, Alcazar Palace, Giralda Tower, and General Archive of the Indies.

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COMENIUS TOURIST GUIDE
 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………… 4
SEVILLE'S HISTORY
 1st Traces………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
 Roman Period….……………………………………………………………………………….. 5
 Visigoth Period .…………………………………………………….……………..…………. 5
 Muslim Period ..…………………………………………………….…………..……………. 6
 Christian Period…………………………………………………….…………………………. 6
 Seville During the Colonization of America ….………….…………………………. 6
 18th Century…………………………….…………………………….…………………………. 7
 19th Century…………………………….…………………………….…………………………. 8
 20th Century…………………………….…………………………….………..………………. 8
ART AND ARCHITECTURE
 The Giralda …………………………….…………………………….…………………………. 9
 The Cathedral………………………….…………………………...…………………………. 9
 Seville's “Alcázar” Palace and Gardens……………..…….………………………… 10
 General Spanish-American Colonial Archives……………………………………. 11
 Museum of Fine Arts…………………………………………………………………….…. 11
 Other Museums……………………………………………………………………….….….. 12
 Sevillian Churches……………………………………..………………………….……….. 12
 Salvador Church………………………………………………………………….………….. 13
 Convents…………………………………………………………………………….………….. 13
 Islamic Walls…..………………………………………………………………….………….. 14
 The Golden Tower……………………………………………………………….………….. 14
 The Medinaceli Palace (House of Pilatos) ………………..………………….……. 14
 Charity Hospital………………………………………………………………….………….. 15
 Focus-Abengoa Foundation………………………………………………….………….. 15
 Hispalense University Headquarters…………………………………….………….. 15
 Bullring……………………………………………….……………………………….……….. 16
 San Telmo Palace……………………………….………………………………….……….. 16
 The Countess of Lebrija's Palace……………………….…………………….……….. 16
 City Hall……………………….………………………………………………..…….……….. 17
 San Francisco Square……………….……………………………………..…….……….. 17
 Andalusian Parliament (former Five Wounds Hospital) …………...……….. 17
 Hercules Boulevard…………...……………………………………..………………..….. 18
 Metropol Parasol…………...……………………………………..…….……………..….. 18
 Santa Cruz neighborhood………………………………..………….……………....….. 19
 Triana neighborhood………………………………………………….……………....….. 19
 María Luisa Park……………………………………………….……….……………....…. 20
 Spanish Square (Plaza de España) ……………………….…..….……………....…. 20
 American Square (Plaza de América) ……………...……….……………….....…. 20

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 La Cartuja……………...……….…………………………………………………………..…. 21
SEVILLE OUTSKIRTS
 Valencina dolmenes...……….…..……………………………………………………..…. 21
 The Carambolo...……….…..…………………………..………………………………….. 22
 The Roman city of Italica...……….…….…………..………………………………….. 22
 The Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo ……..………………………………….. 22
 Alcalá de Guadaira……..……………………………………….………………………….. 22
 Carmona……..……………………………………………………….……………………….. 22

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Introduction
Seville is located in south-western Spain. It is the capital of the region of Andalusia in the
province of Seville. In addition to being the capital of Andalusia, Seville is the headquarters of
the Andalusian parliament. In terms of population, it is the fourth largest city in Spain, with
700,000 inhabitants within the city limits, and 1,000,000 inhabitants in the metropolitan
area. Seville's most significant period was during the Renaissance (16th and 17th centuries).
During this time, it was one of the most populated cities in Europe. Currently, its historic
center is one of the largest in Europe. The Guadalquivir river passes through the city. The
river has been one of the most crucial factors throughout its history, allowing the city access to
sea navigation.
Interestingly, Seville stands out as having more than 100 operas which are based on the city's
environment by diverse authors. Some well-known authors who have written about Seville
include: “Le Nozze di Figaro” and “Don Giovanni” by Wolfgang, A. Mozart, “Fidelio” by
Ludwig van Beethoven, “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” by Gioacchino Rossini, and “Carmen” by
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SEVILLE'S HISTORY
1st Traces
The territorial space that occupies the city of Seville was almost totally submerged underwater
until the 9th century B.C.E. It is believed that in this century, a commerce exhange was
established, where ships coming from the sea arrived smoothly due to frequent tides. This
region later on would be the origin of the city of Seville. The first archeological remains that
correspond to a populated region were found in the oldest part of the city in the 8th century
B.C.E.
Roman Period
During the 1st Century B.C.E., the city walls used to protect Seville from possible invasions and
river floods were lifted twice. In Hispalis (the Roman name for Seville) during 49 B.C.,
accounts of civil wars between Julius Cesar and Pompeyo were cited for the first time. In 45
B.C. Hispalis inhabitants officially became Roman citizens under the control of Julius Cesar.
From this period, many diverse remains have been preserved: The Encarnación Square, which
showcases arquitectural Roman ruins, is located in an underground storage place and is open
to the public. In this square, you can also see the original 5 Roman columns that once formed
this building.
Visigoth Period
In this period, Saint Isidore of Seville was the first Christian writer
and Archbishop to compile a sum of universal knowledge titled “The
Etymologiae”. This encyclopedia, formed of 448 chapters in 20
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Muslim Period
In 712 A.D., Hispalis (Seville's Roman name) was conquered by the
Arabs, and thus the city's name was changed to Ishbiliya. In 844
A.D., the city suffered a Viking float attack that arrived by the
river. Between the 11th and 12th century, the city became a great
city within Al-Andalus (the territorial name of the Iberian Peninsula
occupied by the Arabs).
In 1091 A.D., the Almoravids (originating from northern Africa)
conquered the city. Later in 1147, the Almohads, a new dynasty
also originating from northern Africa, took control of the city.
During the reign of the Almohads, Ishbiliya lived in splendour
and wealth. They carried out many public works such as creating
the first bridge to connect the Gualdalquivir river, building numerous palaces, enlarging the
city walls and constructing a newer and bigger central mosque.
Both the Almoravids and Almohads extended the city walls, which had significant physical
aspects until the 20th century A.D.
During this period, the city preserved a great historic and artistic heritage from this period.
Aside for the city walls, the "Torre del Oro" (the Golden Tower) built in 1220 A.D, parts of the
"Real Alcázar" (The Royal Palace), and the Giralda tower were built during this time.
Christian Period
In 1248 the king of Castille and Leon (two kingdoms in the Iberian Peninsula), Ferdinand III,
conquered Ishbiliya, and took control of the city from the Almohads. After 500 years, Seville
ended its Islamic reign. At this point, many churches and convents were built. The city
became the home of various kings such as Alfonso X and Peter I.
At the end of the 15th century, Seville was one of the most important cities in the Iberian
Peninsula.

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Seville During the Colonization of America
The Conquest of America had enormous repercussions in Seville. In 1503 the Catholic
Monarchs (Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castille) founded the "Casa de la
Contratación en Sevilla", which functioned as a traffic control for people, goods and vessels
coming from America. As a result, the city experienced a tremendous boom.
Seville's dynamism attracted people from all parts of Europe as well as artists. Diego
Velazquez was born in Seville in 1599, as was Bartomé Esteban Murillo in 1617. Many other
artists worked here such as Francisco de Zurbarán and Martínez Montañés. In 1502, the first
university in Seville was founded.
In 1519 the first sea expedition which accomplished the first complete sailing around the
world left from Seville, and returned in 1522 (Magallanes-Elcano Expedition). In 1526, King
Carlos the 5th and Isabel of Portugal were married in Seville's Alcazar.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Seville had well over 120,000 inhabitants, being one of the
biggest and most populated cities in Europe. Unfortunately, in 1649 a deadly plague occurred,
causing a big decline in the population.
18th Century
In 1755, Seville suffered one the biggest earthquakes
that the city had seen. Additionally the Royal Tobacco
Factory was built and was considered one of the biggest
buildings of the city. Currently the Royal Tobacco
Factory is the central rector headquarters for the
University of Seville.
In 1785, King Carlos III created the General Archive of
the Indies, with the goal of uniting all documents related
to the Spanish American colonization.

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19th Century
In 1810, Seville was invaded by French troops. Throughout this century, numerous public
works were built. In addition, many convents were used for multiple functions such as
hospitals, schools, or demolished to create public squares. In 1841, the old monastery
headquarters of Cartuja was built, which also served as a ceramic factory for the English
businessman, Charles Pickman. His products were nationally and internationally recognized.
The first April Fair (Feria de April) was celebrated in 1847, and is considered one of the two
most important Seville holidays followed by Holy Week processions. In 1852, the Triana
bridge, which previously was built on top of rowboats, was finally built. In 1868 Seville
regained its number of inhabitants that were lost in the 16th century. In the 19th century, there
were many international tourists who were interested in the arquitectural wonders left by
both Christians and Muslims from past centuries. Interestingly, a large number of medieval
walls were tore down, and the city began to expand outside of its original city walls.
20th Century
In 1929 the Iberian-American Exposition was inaugurated,
which had a big impact for the city. The "Plaza de España"
(Spain Plaza), found next to the "Parque de Maria Luisa"
(Maria Luisa’s Park), was also built at this time.
The Universal Exposition in Seville, whose theme was the
Discovery of America, took place in 1992 and lasted for six
months.112 countries and 23 international organizations
participated in the Ibero-American Exposition. It had a big
impact on the city's life and structure. An example of
architectural structure built during that time is the
"Puente del Alamillo" or Alamillo Bridge, built by Santiago
Calatrava, a Spanish architect. That same year, the first high-speed
train (AVE) inaugurated a route to Seville, which connected the city to Madrid. In addition, to
the AVE train, a stadium built for 60,000 spectators was built. It was used for the UEFA Final
Cup in 2003, Davis Cup in 2004 and the Athletism World Cup in 1999.

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ART AND ARCHITECTURE
The Giralda
The Giralda tower was built between 1184 and 1198 and
previously functioned as the minaret for the city's most
important mosque,. It was originally built by bricks on
top of rocks. The top was surmounted by four metal spheres
that fell off in 1356 as a result of an earthquake.
In 1400, a bell was placed on top of the Giralda. The tower
was Christianized between 1559 and 1568, when more bells
were added to the uppermost part of the Giralda. The Giralda's
external decorations were created as a way to Christianize
the tower. The figure of a woman, designed in the Classic
style, can be found at the top of the tower measuring 7 meters
tall. It weighs 1000 kilograms, and functions as a weathervane.
The tower is approximately 95 metres tall.
The Giralda tower was declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. One can climb the
tower through the use of ramps and enjoy a magnificent view of the city.
The Cathedral
The Cathedral was built where the city's most important
mosque once was. Its construction in gothic style began
in 1434 and ended in 1506. Nevertheless, other parts
were built later on in different styles. It was constructed
by Flemish, French, German and Castillian people. The
Cathedral has 5 naves along with various chapels. It is
the biggest gothic church in the world, and the third-largest
Christian temple after the Vatican's Saint Peter and London's
Saint Paul. Like the Giralda tower, it was named an UNESCO
World Heritage Site in 1987.
Its interior includes an extensive and valuable
artistic heritage, all from different historic
periods, and composed of: paintings,
alterpieces, 80 stained glass pieces,
sculptures, gold and silver work, tapestries
and other decorative art. Among the many
artists whose work is featured here, Murillo,
Zurbarán and Martínez Montañés stand out.
The most eye-catching feature is the main
altar that is 20 meters wide and 28 meters
high, and is considered one of the biggest in
the Christian world.
Inside the Cathedral, you can find the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Based on DNA test
results, researchers at the University of Granada proved the remains of Columbus were true.

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Seville's "Alcázar" Palace and Gardens
The palace is composed of various buildings and
gardens, and was built by monarchs from different
periods, and in different artistic styles.
The grounds have been commonly used to host
members of the Spanish Royal Family and the
President during official visits. This site was also
declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Construction began in the 10th century and continued
through the 14th century. Between 1364 and 1366
Peter I of Castille built the Mudéjar Palace. This is
the most magnificent building in the Real Alcázar.
The Palace's interior showcases two nuclei, one
dedicated to the official life that sits around the
¨Patio of the Maidens¨ and the other intended for
private life whose center was the ¨Patio of the Dolls¨.
Other outstanding structures are the "Yeso" Patio (12th century), the Gothic Palace (13th
century), the Justice Room (14th century) and remains of what once was the "Casa de la
Contratación", or the port control center.
The gardens occupy most of the palace grounds. Its origins can be traced to Arab vegetable
gardens which existed previously in the palace.

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General Spanish-American Colonial Archives
The General Spanish-American Colonial Archives was
created in 1785 upon King Charles III's request to
house documents, which referred to Spanish America,
all in one location. The building that houses these
documents had been built between 1583 and 1646 as
a central venue for Seville's merchants.
The building primarily housed documents regarding
the governance and administration of Spain's colonies
in Spanish America. The goal of the Archives was to
conserve these documents and make them accessible to all citizens.
It holds 7,000 maps, 43,000 files with more than 80 million original documents which
contain three centuries of Spanish-American history, from Tierra del Fuego to the southern
United States and other places like the Philippines. Along with the Giralda tower, Cathedral
and Royal Palace, the Archives were declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Museum of Fine Arts
This museum was established in 1839, and had previously been
an old convent. It is considered one of Spain's most important
fine arts museums. The
museum's most
important pieces are
from the Baroque period,
which contain works by
many painters such as
Murillo and Zurbarán,
among others.

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Other Museums
In Seville, there are various museums with different
themes. Included are the Archaeological Museum,
the Art and Popular Traditions Museum, the Naval
Museum, the Flamenco Museum, the Carriage
Museum, the Macarena Museum, the Bullfighting
Museum, the Andalusian Contemporary Art Center
and the Cathedral Museum.
Sevillian Churches
Many churches in Seville not only have a great
exterior historical and artististic importance,
but also a wide vary of interior artwork
(paintings and sculptures). There is a great
number of churches in Seville, most of them
having a great historical-artistic significance
including the artwork (paintings and sculptures)
found inside of them. Among these churches, the
ones that stand out the most are the El Salvador,
Magdalena, San Luis and Santa Ana. The Santa
Ana church was constructed in the 13th century
and is located on the other side of the Guadalquivir
river located in Triana neighbood.
Religious image-making is a task of great importance
in regard to Seville's artistic history. These images,
created by sculptors, consisted of figures such as
Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary, and saints. These
images were made in order to portray a religious
culture in churches and convents. Images such as
those that illustrate scenes from the passion of Jesus
Christ were also created and then utilized during Holy Week processions.
Some of the most important image makers are Juan
de Mesa, Martínez Montañés, and Francisco
Antonio Gijón, all of whom lived during the 16th and
17th centuries. Many baroque artistic works can be
found throughout Seville. We can find art of this
caliber in places like the Macarena church, el Cristo
del Gran Poder, Cristo de la Expiración, and Triana.
This type of art could even be found in Spanish
America.
From October 2009 to January 2010, London's
National Gallery showcased many Sevillian pieces in
its exhibition titled ¨The Sacred Made Real: Spanish
paintings and sculptures from 1600 to 1700¨.

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Salvador Church
The current Salvador Church was first built in the
ninth century as the first main mosque of the city.
From that time, many Roman, Visigoth and Arab
remains have been perserved in this place such as
columns, capitals, and a minaret. The present
Salvador church was built in the late seventeenth
century, and was the second most important church
of its time. Inside you can find majestic eighteenth
century altarpieces or images of the Passion of Jesus
by sculptor Juan Martinez Montanes and the Christ
of Love by Juan de Mesa 1620. The church is part of
one of the most 16 important squares of the city, Salvador square.
Convents
There are a large number of convents in Seville. Some of them carry a great and valuable
artistic heritage. These convents are famous for their grandiose cloisters and churches.

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Islamic Walls
Seville's city walls, built during the 11th and 12th
century, aproximately 7.300 metres in length,
protected an area of some 300 hectares. The
walls included 166 towers and more than a dozen
entrances and gates. The walls were surrounded
by a prewall and a moat, currently, various
parts of the wall are conserved.
The Golden Tower
The Golden tower was built in the 13th century. It is
located alongside the Guadalquivir river and at one
point was attached to the Islamic wall. The Naval
museum is found inside the tower.
The Medinaceli Palace (House of Pilatos)
This palace, built in the 16th century, is one of
the most valuable existing palaces in Seville.
On the ground floor, you can find a combination
of architectural styles (mudéjar, gothic, and
renaissance). At the end of the grand staircase
that leads to the top floor, there is a collection
of paintings. This palace contains a valuable
group of squares covered in tiles, columns,
frescos, coffered ceilings and classical and
renaissance statues. Many of these pieces
came from Italy.

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The Charity Hospital
This old hospital was founded in the 17th century by
Miguel de Mañara, a Sevillian noble. The hospital's
mission was to emphasize the importance of charity
and communicate the fragility of human life. This
mission was also expressed through the paintings
of Murillo, Valdés Leal and the main altarpiece
representing Christ's burial. Among the paintings,
four by Murillo were stolen during the French occupation
of Spain. They can now be found in different museums
around the world.
Focus-Abengoa Foundation
"Hospital de los Venerables" (Hospital of the
Honored) was built in the 17th century as an asylum
for priests. Later around 1990, The Focus-Abengoa
Foundation was founded and serves as an important
cultural institution. In 2007 the Diego Velázquez
Research Center was established, which was created
to study and spread his works.
Hispalense University Headquarters
The building is a valuable example of industrial
architecture from the 18th century. It was built to
house Seville's Tobacco Factory. Its main facade and
patios are of special importance. Juan de
Mesa's masterpiece "Cristo de la Buena Muerte",
a sculpture depicting Christ on the cross made in
1620, can be seen in the building's chapel. De Mesa
is one of the most important Spanish baroque
artists.

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The Bullring
The Plaza de Toros is one of the most
important bullrings in the bullfighting world,
and was built in the 18th century. Later in the
19th century, a museum was created inside the
bullring.
San Telmo Palace
This building was constructed in the 17th and 18th
centuries as a nautical school. It currently houses
the President of Andalusia's offices.
The Countess of Lebrija's Palace
Pieces from the Roman city Itálica can be
seen here, including a famous mosaic found
in the main patio.

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City Hall
The City Hall construction began
in the 16th century under a
Renaissance style. The majority
of the hall was made in the 19th
century.
San Francisco Square
Many events have taken place throughout
Seville's history in the San Francisco Square.
It is well known for being one of the oldest
and most aesthetically-pleasing plazas in
Seville.
Andalusian Parliament (former Five Wounds Hospital)
This Renaissance style building was built in the
16th century, and functioned as a hospital until
1970. It is one of the biggest buildings in the city,
and currently is the Headquarters for the
Andalusian Parlament.

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Hercules Boulevard
In the Middle Ages, part of the Guadalquivir River
passed through the Hercules Boulevard. In the
sixteenth century, the Hercules boulevard was
urbanized and converted into a landscaped public
space for the majority of the old town . Two Roman
columns from a building in Seville marked the
beginning of this public space. This boulevard was
taken as a model for designing other public spaces
such as the Boulevard of the Shoeless in Lima
( Peru ) .
Metropol Parasol
What is currently now Metropol Parasol,
was once a convent which later had been
transformed into a market. Around the
year 1990 the city hall began to build a
public parking, and discovered many
important Roman and Tartesos
archaeological remains. The council in
2004 organized an international
competition to rehabilitate the area, which
was won by the Berlin architect Jürgen Mayer.
The building was opened in 2011. At the top of
the building there is a small square gazebo.
Additionally, you can tour the decks above
which give a good overview of the city. Below,
there is a large public square and market. In the
underground portion called Antiquarium
archaeological museum, we can admire the
archaeological remains, which occupy an area of
about 4,900 square meters.

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Santa Cruz neighborhood
This neighborhood along with San Bartolomé
neighborhood is made up Seville's Jewish district.
Although it was reformed at the beginning of the 20th
century, it is considered to be one of the most
representative neighborhoods of Seville. It consists of
narrow roads, predominant white houses, and a good
number of squares. Its most signficant is the Santa Cruz
plaza. Its most popular streets are: Mateos Gago and "El
Callejón del Agua." Diverse buildings can also be found in
this neighborhood. This area is quite frequented due to its
bars, bodegas, restaurants etc...
Triana neighborhood
Triana is another one of Seville's historic neighborhoods. Since its beginnings, it has been
known for its popular, artisan, and naval culture. One outstanding image of the neighborhood
is its manufactured ceramic pieces. Triana is considered to be one of the most important
neighborhoods in Spain with regards to its ceramic manufacturing. It is considered to be one
of the neighborhoods where flamenco music was born. In Triana you will also find bars,
taverns, and other entertaining venues.

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María Luisa Park
María Luisa is the city's historical park.
Its renovation culminated during the
1929 Ibero-American exhibition,
showcases the work of French
landscape artist, Claude Nicolás
Forestier. A great number of preserved
pavillions from this exhibition can be
found within the surrounding park. Its
outstanding monuments are the Spain
and American monuments and the monument
of romantic writer, Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer.
Spanish Square (Plaza de España)
This square was the emblem of the
Ibero-American exhibition of 1929 and
the main venue of the Spanish
pavilion. Its semi-circle form has
dimensions of 170x100 metres. It
consists of a series of ceramic
altarpieces dedicated to all the Spanish
provinces.
American Square (Plaza de América)
This square was also part of the 1929
exhibition. In it, there are 3 pavillions
that also took part in the exhibition.
Currently the Seville Archeology
Museum and Popular Customs and
Art Museum is located in this Plaza. It
is also important to note the beautiful
gardens that are found in the plaza and
its surroundings.

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La Cartuja
The universal exhibition of 1992 took
place in this area of the city. The
purpose of this exhibition was to
comemorate the quincentenary of the
discovery of América. These
exhibitions were initiated in London in
1851 and continue to be celebrated.
The last universal exhibition was in
Yeosu, South Korea in 2012.
This area gets its name after The
Cartuja Monastery. This building was
founded in 1400. It has gained a great
deal of valuable artistic heritage
overtime.
Christopher Columbus resided in this monastery. During its vacancy in the 19th century,
English businessman, Charles Pickman established a ceramic factory in the former
monastery.
SEVILLE OUTSKIRTS
Valencina dolmenes
Eight kilometers from Seville, in the region of Valencina de la Concepción, there are dolmens,
which are ruins from the pre-historic era (structures made from big rocks that were used in
funerals).

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The Carambolo
The Carambolo Treasure dates from around the
seventh-century BC. The treasure was found in 1958
in the site known as Carambolo Alto in Camas.
It is related to Phoenician culture.
The Roman city of Italica
The ancient Roman city of Itálica is located about
eight kilometers from Seville. It was one of the most
important Roman provinces of Hispania.
The first Roman emperor born outside of what today
is Italy, Trajano, was born here in 53 B.C. .As
Trajano as emperor, the Romans lived one of its most
important stages in Roman history. In Italica, you can
visit its archaeological amphitheater, one of the largest
in the Roman world, as well as the remains of its most
modern neighborhood built in the time of Emperor
Adriano.The old part of the city remains located under the city of Santiponce. The most
important ruins from Italica can be seen in the Archaeological Museum of Seville.
Every year in the month of January, Italica celebrates an athletic competition called the
International Cross Italica, one of only two cross competitions in Spain which are included in
the international calendar of the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations).

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The Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo
Very near Italica you can find the Monastery of
San Isidoro del Campo, which today is uninhabited
but has an important historical and artistic heritage.
It is important to note that the high
altarpiece of one of the two churches is
considered a masterpiece of
seventeenth-century altarpiece, and
was made by the Andalusian sculptor
Juan Martinez Montañés.
Alcalá de Guadaira
This town located 15 kms from Seville has
one of the most important fortresses in all
of Andalusia. Originally built during the
Almohad Andalucía, these fortresses were
reformed in the fourteenth and fifteenth
centuries. The Guadaira river passes through
the town, and you can visit traditional flour
mills
Carmona
Carmona is situated on a hill about 30 kms east of Seville
and has a population of about 30,000 inhabitants. It is
well-known for its historical and artistic heritage.
Inhabited since ancient times as evidenced by ruins found,
it was an important strategic town during the Ancient
Roman times. Carmona has preserved among other things,
a Roman necropolis, remains of its amphitheater, part of
its city wall and numerous findings within the city center
such as mosaics. Additionally, we can find ruins of the
impressive ancient city doors, which was a part of the
walled city. Also in the old part of the town, we can see a
number of valuable buildings such as churches, convents
and palaces, and a typical urban Andalucía region. On the
highest part of the town, you can find remains of an ancient
Muslim fortress which has been converted into a hotel..

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COMENIUS PARTICIPANTS
CROATIA
Zoltan Bartaky
Tehcnical Education
Teacher
Silva Mihalj Živković
Croatian Language
Teacher
Maja
Grgić
Jakov
Gugić
Iva
Marketanović
Lucija
Relić
Aleksandra Salontai
Pavković - Special
Education Teacher

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COMENIUS PARTICIPANTS
GREECE
Helena Christakakou
German Teacher
Maria Chrysantou.
Teacher
Filippos
Papargyropoulos
Nikolas
Symenonides
Thanos
Thomopoulus
Kostis
Zaharopoulos

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COMENIUS PARTICIPANTS
POLAND
Albert Murjas
English Teacher
Artur de Sternberg
Stojalowski
Headteacher
Mariusz Tomaka
Teacher

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COMENIUS PARTICIPANTS
TURKEY
Yılmaz Gülen
Headmaster
Muzaffer Yılmaz
German Teacher
Sibel Ceylan
English Teacher
Aysel Merter
English Teacher
Hasan Hüseyin
Köksal
Psychological
Conseling
Ahmet Nuri
Kelle
Teacher
Ahmet Baran
Kavak
Student
Mehmet Şahin
Mazan
Student
Başar Deniz
Ünal
Student
Irmak Kelle
Student
Beyza Güler
Student
Merve Tüncer
Student

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COMENIUS PARTICIPANTS
SPAIN
Francisco
Barea Durán
Headteacher
Mercedes Romero
Gil
Secretary
Diego Martín
Balsera
Deputy
Headteacher
Pablo
Carrasquilla
Quintana
Bilingual
Coordinator
Beatriz Maqueda
Gorjón
Bilingual
Coordinator
Mª Carmen Ocete
Martínez
English Teacher
Carmen de
Torres
Bilingual Teacher
Carolina Antón
Dobarro
Bilingual Teacher
MariPaz Delgado
Reina
Bilingual Teacher
Rocío Moreno
P.E.
Bilingual Teacher
Isabel García-
Cernuda
Bilingual Teacher
Antonia Risalde
Moya
Bilingual Teacher

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Estefanía
Ortigosa
Jiménez
Bilingual Teacher
Teresa Jiménez
Vaca
English
Teacher
Ana Cuadros
Hoyo
Bilingual Teacher
Juan Caballero
Millán
Teacher
Gloria Palomo
García
Teacher
Rosario González
Domínguez
Teacher
Mª Aurora
Bohórquez Ortega
Teacher
Pilar Ortiz
Cañete
Bilingual Teacher
Marina Ruiz Pérez
Special Education
Teacher
Pilar Subirat Gómez
Autistic Children´s
Teacher
María Bella Rodero
Castillo
Autistic Children´s
Teacher
Pilar García Díaz
Religión
Teacher
David Fuentes
Moreno
Teacher
Ignacio Coca
Blanes
English
Teacher
Esther Ávila
Campos
Teacher
Mickal Haile
Linguistic
Assistant

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SPAIN
COMENIUS PROGRAMME
26 – 30 MAY 2014
MONDAY 26TH MAY 2014
MAIRENA DEL ALJARAFE
Spaces Responsibles
9:00 Meeting in Maese Rodrigo Residence Pablo, Mª
Carmen and
Paco
School – Official Programme
9:30-10:00 Sightseeing of “Giner de los Ríos School” Pablo, Mª
Carmen and
Paco
10:00-
11:00
-Workshop: An archeology approach for children (students). Pre-School
Playground
Pablo
-Quick view of lessons to observe methodological aspects in our
classes. The visit will be in small groups (teachers).
4 years old B,
1st course A, P.
E. Class (Gym),
5th course A
Paco and
Mikal
11:00-
12:00
-Workshop: Traditional Ceramic (students). Multi-Purpose
Room ( Pre-
School)
Mª Carmen
-Tourist brochure presentation (teachers). Multi-Purpose
Room
(Primary)
Maripaz and
Pablo
12:00-
12:30
Social hour with our students and teachers. Multi-Purpose
Room
(Primary) or
Staffroom
Free
Teachers

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12:30-
13:30
Visiting the Town Hall of Mairena del Aljarafe:
-Meet our town Mayor.
Pablo, Mª
Carmen and
Paco
14:00-
16:00
Lunch at “Verde Flojito”. Pablo, Mª
Carmen and
Paco + …
16:00 Short break at the hotel.
16:00 Turkish Arrival at Santa Justa Station Pablo, Paco y
…
18:00-
22:00
Sightseeing of Triana neighbourhood.
Dinner at Triana: SOL Y SOMBRA.
Pablo, Mª
Carmen and
Paco + …
TUESDAY 27TH MAY 2014
SEVILLA
8:45 We start the visit at Puerta de Jerez Station. Maripaz,
Juan y Mikal
8:45-10 Visual tour:
-Palacio de San Telmo.
-University of Sevilla.
-Archivo de Indias.
-Virgen de los Reyes Square (Giralda).
-Town Hall and San Francisco square.
10.00-
10:40
-Bellas Artes Museum (building and specific pictures)
11.00-
12:30
-Alcázar.
12:45-
15:00
-El Salvador
- (If we have enough time: building in mármoles street, roman
cistern (tank), Galindo street).
-Cathedral
15:00-
17:30
-Lunch: PANDO
From
17:30 to
20:00
-Arenal Tour: City walls, Torre de la Plata, Torre del Oro (towers),
historic harbour, Bullring, Hospital de la Caridad, Atarazanas,
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-Jewish neighbourhood: Santa Cruz neighbourhood and San
Bartolomé if it’s possible.
-María Luisa Park and Spain Square.
21:00 Dinner at Maese Rodrigo
WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY 2014
HUELVA
9:15 Meeting in Maese Rodrigo Residence. We’ll take a bus to go to
Huelva.
Carmen de
Torres, Rocío
and Mickal.
10:30 Visit to the historic harbour of La Rábida where you can see a copy
of the three Columbus’ caravels.
11:45 Visit to La Rábida Monastery, where Columbus prepared his first
trip to América in 1492.
14:30 Special lunch in Matalascañas beach.
16.00-
18:00
Free time to enjoy the beach.
18:00-
19:30
Going back to Sevilla
19:30-
21:00
Free time for you!!
21:00 Dinner at hotel.
THURSDAY 29TH MAY
MAIRENA DEL ALJARAFE
9:00 Meeting in Maese Rodrigo Residence Estefanía and
Gloria
School – Official Programme
9:30-10:30 Sightseeing of “Almendral School” El Almendral Estefanía and
Gloria
10:30-
12:00
-Workshop: Traditional Ceramic (students). Multi-Purpose
Room ( Pre-
School)
Pablo
-Prepare the next Comenius trip (teachers). Multi-Purpose
Room
(Primary)
Mª Carmen,
Carolina and
Maripaz
12:00- Social hour with our students and teachers. Multi-Purpose Free

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12:30 Room
(Primary) or
Staffroom
Teachers
12:30-
14:00
-The Wizard of Oz (Theatre by our 5th course students).
Presentation of traditional folklore:
-Sevillanas by 3rd, 4th and 6th course of Primary Education (songs,
costumes, music and dances).
-Tanguillo de Cádiz.
Gym 3rd , 4th and
5th , teachers
and students
14:00 Lunch at hotel.
16:00-
20:00
Break at hotel.
20:00 Andalusian Party in Giner de los Ríos School (Mothers and Fathers
Association collaborate on it)
-Traditional dresses.
-Dances.
-Typical food.
We will exchange presents!!
Multi-Purpose
Room
(Primary)
Pablo, Mª
Carmen and
Paco + …
FRIDAY 30TH MAY
MAIRENA DEL ALJARAFE
9.00-14:00 We celebrate the Family’s Day in our school. This will be a social
day with our students and teachers