Plaza de España, Seville
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Plaza de España, Seville - by Carlos Delgado (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Description
The Plaza de España is a monumental square designed by Aníbal González for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. It mixes different architectural styles such as Baroque, Renaissance and Moorish (all in the "revival' forms) and some Art Deco elements. The huge half-circle layout spreads over a massive 46,000m2, complete with moats, bridges and tiled alcoves representing the different provinces of Spain.
Access & Transport
The Plaza is immediately south of the Royal Alcazar and Universidad de Sevilla. It is technically part of the Parque de Maria Luisa. The 'Prado de San Sebastián' metro and tram stations (L1, T1) are only 200m from it and there is a bus stop on Av. de Portugal.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining a visit of this monument with the Parque de Maria Luisa and the Archaeological Museum of Seville and/or Sevilla Aquarium.
Environmental & Social
Use of electricity and water (fountains). Part of the city's architectural heritage
Conclusion
Monumental is the word that come to mind when describing Seville's Plaza de España. In our opinion, this is one of the most impressive in the country, but it lacks the liveliness of a traditional city centre Plaza Mayor.
Key positive
Striking architectural complex
Central with good public transport connections
Key negative
Lack of historical background / relevance
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:0h 45m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightOk
Night – aft. midnightNo