The passionate flamenco dance and the laid-back indulgence of an afternoon siesta are not merely romanticized versions from a long-ago Spain. These traditions are still prominent aspects of life in Seville and throughout the country's southernmost Andalusia region. A city marked by Jewish, Islamic and Christian influences over the many centuries, Seville has each religion's presence on display in its churches, minarets and neighborhoods as well as it culinary delights. Travelers can appreciate a good dose of history while leisurely strolling down narrow streets and relaxed meals of sensational offerings. Indulge in tapas at a street corner cafe or listen to a guitarist's tunes in an open-air plaza. The sunshine and laid-back lifestyle will lure you to relax but be sure to make time for visits to the parks, gardens and palaces that showcase the city's complex history and architectural splendor.