Écija
Known as the " frying pan of Andalusia" due to its extreme summer temperatures, it is located in the Campiña district between Seville and Cordoba, along the banks of the Genil river. The beautiful "city of towers" appears the midst of a landscape of fertile lands used to cultivate cereals, herbaceous crops and olives. It is considered a Historic-Artistic site, and is truly an open museum of Sevillian baroque and one of the most important art centres of Andalusia. In this magic corner of Southern Spain one can delight in the artistic vibrations of all of the civilisations that have settled here.
The sight of the towers, domes and bell towers that rise above the city roofs is unique. The squares, fountains and noble residences also contribute to the exceptional beauty of the city. Some of its most important monuments are the Palace of Peñaflor, the Plaza Mayor, the Palace of the Marqueses de Benamejí, the Church of Santa María, the Palace Vallehermoso, the Church of Santiago and the Church of San Gil.
