Écija

Écija ā´thēhä [key]、城市(1990年流行。36673),塞维利亚箴言。,年代西班牙,in Andalusia, on a hill overlooking the Genil River. It is the hottest place in Europe, calledLa Sartén(frying pan). It is an agricultural center for an area that produces olives, cereal, and cotton. Of pre-Roman origin, Écija was recovered from the Moors by Ferdinand III in 1240. Its notable churches include the Moorish style Santa Cruz.

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