Sevilla (Seville in English) is the bull fighting and flamenco dancing capitol of the world. The Spanish Empire flourished here in the 16th century. The explorers Christopher Columbus, Ferdinand Magellan and Amerigo Vespucci sailed from Sevilla - at that time the River Guadalquivir provided an excellent harbour, and Queen Isabella liked Sevilla because it was far enough inland to afford protection from pirates.
Today, Sevilla has its share of impressive sights - the grand Cathedral of Seville, the Alcazar, the Plaza de Toro, the labyrinth Santa Cruz Quarter and Maria Luisa Park with its Moorish style Plaza de Espana. The riveting flamenco shows feature strumming guitarists, traditional dancers and passionate singers. Flamenco has a strong Muslim influence since the Moors ruled this part of Spain for seven centuries until 1492.
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| Matthew & Nicole at the Oldest Bullfighting Ring in Spain Plaza de Toro Seville Spain |
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| Flamenco Show Seville, Spain |
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| Horse Carriage Maria Luisa Park Seville, Spain |
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| Nicole with Horse Seville, Spain |
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| Plaza de Espana Sight of the 1929 Worlds Fair Seville, Spain |
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