After 9 years of careful restoration, the Plaza de España, the most emblematic monument of Seville, has recovered all of its original charm and romanticism.
Since its construction in 1928 for the Latin American Exhibition of 1929, the Plaza de España has become one of the most recognisable and best known monuments of Seville (it was used as a location for shooting scenes in films such as Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones). It is a striking example of the Moorish Revival style in Spanish architecture. Located in the middle of the quiet and romantic Maria Luisa Park, the Plaza de España is a huge semi-circular building featuring carved wooden ceilings, and elegantly constructed brick walls, some of which are covered with decorative ceramic tiles produced in Triana area of the city – historically Seville’s ceramic centre. At each end of the building are two striking towers. Access is via one of several beautiful bridges decorated with hand-painted ceramic tiles which span a stretch of water plied by small boats. At the centre of the square facing the monument is a large fountain and inset into the walls of the Plaza are tiled alcoves, each representing a different province of Spain.
Relaxing horse and carriage tours are available to discover the beauties of the park with its luxurious plants, flowers and the numerous pavilions which remain as a legacy of the 1929 Exhibition. Each pavilion represents the architectural characteristics of a Latin American country. The trip finishes at Plaza de España to give time to take some pictures, and explore the monument – maybe Venice-style by taking advantage of a boat trip on the waterway which runs beneath the bridges. Altogether one of the “greenest” ways in which to enjoy one of Seville’s most famous landmarks.
For information or bookings, contact Cititravel Seville Office:
Seville Office
0034 954 647 807
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