Sevilla - the capital of Andalusia - is one of the great historic centres in Europe, it has been stated.

Celia Ferro, writing for travel portal ThinkSpain.com, highlighted attractions including the city’s 15th century cathedral, which is one of the largest medieval and Gothic cathedrals in Europe.

She also said the Plaza de Espana in the Parque de Maria Luisa is worth a visit – not only because it is one of the best plazas in the world but because appears in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and in Lawrence of Arabia.

Ms Ferro added that Sevilla has numerous bridges that cross the channel of the plaza, which took 15 years to build in the early decades of the 20th century. It is fashioned out of red brick, local tiles and marble.

Finally, she said the quantity of tapas that can be had in Seville is “incalculable”, with many of the dishes fish-based. High-quality wines and beers can also be found.

Sevilla lies on the banks of the Guadalquivir and, according to legend, was founded by Hercules.