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The 20th century in Seville saw the horrors of the Spanish Civil War, decisive cultural milestones such as the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 and Expo'92, and the city's election as the capital of the Autonomous Community of Andalusia.
In the 20th century, Seville organised the Ibero-America Exhibition of 1929, a celebration which notably modified the image of the city. Before the Spanish Civil War, Seville experienced large anticlerical movements.
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Seville, Andalusia, Spain. Prior to 18th century. Sevilla in the 17th century. 491 – Cathedral of Seville is built. 600 – Isidore of Seville becomes bishop. 630 – Isidore of Seville compiles encyclopedia Etymologiae (approximate date). 713 – Musa bin Nusayr in power. [1][2]
Sep 3, 2024 · During the 20th century the port was enlarged, and the city revived as an industrial and commercial centre. Sevilla’s many architectural monuments survived the Spanish Civil War (1936–39) intact because the city was held by the Nationalists throughout the entire conflict.
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18th century: The Alcázar is used as a government building and a military barracks. 19th century: The Alcázar is restored to its former glory. 20th century: The Alcázar is opened to the public as a tourist attraction.
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Jul 11, 2024 · Seville was retaken in July 713 by troops led by his son Abd al-Aziz ibn Musa. During the Muslim era, Ixvillia (or Ishbiliyah) as they called it, earned prominence. It served as the Almoravid (1086 - 1146 AD) and Almohad (1146 - 1230 AD) capital in Spain.
The city's Golden Age came to an abrupt halt when its New World trade monopoly ended during the late 16th century, followed by a mid-17th century plague which slashed the population by nearly 50 percent.
