The truth behind Seville’s NO8DO symbol

January 08, 2024 00:14:45
The truth behind Seville’s NO8DO symbol
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The truth behind Seville’s NO8DO symbol

Jan 08 2024 | 00:14:45

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One of the symbols of Seville (you can find it on its flag) is an enigmatic emblem that reads NO8DO, which according to legend is an abbreviated form of “No me ha dejado” (It -i.e. Seville- hasn’t left me) in reference to the time when the city stood faithful to King Alfonso X during a […]

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