Benacazón facts for kids
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Benacazón
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Country | Spain | ||
Province | Seville | ||
Comarca | Aljarafe | ||
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• Total | 32 km2 (12 sq mi) | ||
Elevation | 120 m (390 ft) | ||
Population
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• Total | 7,177 | ||
• Density | 224/km2 (581/sq mi) | ||
Demonym(s) | Benacazoneros | ||
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Benacazón is a city located in the comarca of Aljarafe, in the province of Seville, southern Spain.
Main sights
- Hermitage of Castilleja de Talhara, built in the 14th century, one of the most important Mudéjar churches in the Aljarafe.
- Hermitage of Gelo, also in Mudéjar style. It has a nave and two aisles, and is in brickwork construction.
- Parish church of Santa Maria de las Nieves (17th century).
Festivals
During the patronal festival in honour of Nuestra Señora de las Nieves, on 5 August, the toro de fuego (literally, "fire bull") run through the streets of the city: a man dressed up as a bull, covered with sparklerson the back and horns, chases the people until it eventually explodes.
See also
In Spanish: Benacazón para niños
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