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The Torre del Oro in Seville

City of Seville, Spain

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The Torre del Oro in Seville
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Seville, the capital of Andalusia, is located in the south-west of the Iberian Peninsula on the banks of the River Guadalquivir. Some 690 000 people live in the city and a further 1.5 million in the metropolitan area. It is the largest city in Andalusia and the fourth largest in Spain. Its river port, international airport and high-speed rail link make it an important communications hub. Its economy is dominated by the services sector, which employs 84% of the workforce. The cathedral, the Real Alcázar Palace of Seville and the General Archive of the Indies are World Heritage Sites. In 2023, Seville was designated a European Capital of Smart Tourism, highlighting its innovative approach to tourism management.

Examples of projects and initiatives supported by the EU

Expansion of the tram line

Seville City Council supports sustainable urban mobility solutions. Therefore, with ERDF and NextGenerationEU support, it has approved the extension of the existing MetroCentro tram line to connect Santa Justa station with the city centre. 

Renovation of the CPM Cristobal Morales Music Conservatory

The Cristobal Morales Professional Music Conservatoire building is being renovated to improve its safety and services. The total budget for the works comes to EUR 140 000, which is 80% financed by the ERDF. The project includes waterproofing, installing air-conditioning and maintenance of fire protection systems. 

Lifewatercool

The LIFE WATERCOOL project, led by the Seville Metropolitan Water Supply and Sanitation Company and co-financed by the EU LIFE programme, looks for innovative solutions to counter high temperatures and droughts in an urban environment affected by climate change. 

Solar Technology and Green Hydrogen in the Port of Seville

The Port of Seville is home to Central PV Hydrogen, a solar plant partly financed by the ERDF. The project, which started in September 2020 and was scheduled to end in June 2023, has received EUR 1 705 968 from the EU, 80% of the total cost. The plant produces green hydrogen for the Seville Port Authority, where it is used for industrial activities and transport in the port. 

Improving medical infrastructure

In order to improve the city’s medical facilities and provide high-quality healthcare, the second phase of building works at the Vigil de Quiñones former military hospital is under way. In addition to extending the facilities, medical equipment will be purchased, with a total budget of EUR 47 500 000. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is providing 80% (EUR 38 000 000) of the funding. 

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