6. Seville, Spain
Seville served as a vital port for the Spanish Empire, playing a central role in the trafficking of enslaved Africans and indigenous Americans throughout the Atlantic world. Its economic clout and urban splendor were closely linked to this commerce, much like Lisbon and other Iberian cities involved in the trade. Seville’s legacy as a slave-trading hub is increasingly recognized, with historians and the public examining its complex past. Learn more from Andalucia.com.
