Las Setas de Sevilla
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Setas de Sevilla - by June Andrei George on Unsplash
Description
The Setas de Sevilla ("Mushrooms of Seville") is a wooden structure consisting of six parasols in the form of giant mushrooms in the city centre of Seville. It was designed by architect Jürgen Mayer and is inspired by the vaults of the Cathedral of Seville and, apparently, by the ficus tree in nearby Pl. de Cristo de Burgos. The Setas, originally named 'Metropol Parasol', are organized over four levels with the Antiquarium museum underground, an open-air public plaza and two stages of panoramic terraces at a height of over 20m. The General Admission ticket provides access to the Viewing Platform and also includes the Immersive Chamber and Aurora Light Show.
Access & Transport
Address: Pl. de la Encarnación Bus stop 'Imagen (Plaza Encarnación)' is next to the square and the "plaza Nueva' tram stop (T1) is 800m to the southwest. Parking "Imagen" is 2mins away on C. Santa Angela de la Cruz.
Instructions & Recommendations
Our understanding is that the ticket allow for a 2nd visit to see the Aurora light show, for those who went to the viewing platform during the day.
Environmental & Social
No repurposing here and it was quite a significant (and expensive) construction project. No data available on energy efficiency/intensity. Socially neutral
Conclusion
It is definitely worth making a detour to have a look at this strangely shaped structure when exploring the historical center of Seville. Whether it is worth going up or not really depends on your budget elasticity - the views of the city are good but do not provide a major experience uplift Vs the ground floor view.
Key positive
Good views over the city
Original design
Key negative
A little expensive, especially at night
Suitability
Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h
Monday09:30 - 24:30
Tuesday09:30 - 24:30
Wednesday09:30 - 24:30
Thursday09:30 - 24:30
Friday09:30 - 24:30
Saturday09:30 - 24:30
Sunday09:30 - 24:30
Max total number:4
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:5
Max.child age:14
Price for family€25