Plaza de España in Sevilla is a beautiful, timeless square that no tourists or visitors would dare skip seeing. It’s not just a sight to behold but also an architectural wonder that speaks volume of the city’s past glory.
These photos will prove that Plaza de Espana is a must-see attraction you’d never regret seeing.
Plaza de España was built for the 1929 World Expo which Sevilla played a gracious host.
It showcased the elements that the city was known for: bricks, wrought iron and ceramics.
That’s why, the foremost must-see part of this grand building is the ceramic tiles outside.
These ceramic tiles depict important historical events that happened in each province in Spain.
The architectural style is a mix of Renaissance and Moorish.
Plaza de España is built in a semi-circle form with a diameter of 200 meters.
It is the size of five football pitches.
On both ends, the towers stood like it never aged.
Between these towers are the galleries / rooms where some of them are open to the public.
There’s a fountain in the centre of the plaza.
You can go boating on the river, too.
There are four bridges that stand for the ancient kingdoms of Spain: Leon, Navarre, Aragon and Castille.
If you’re a Star Wars fan, Plaza de Espana might look familiar to you.
This is Planet Naboo in the Episode 2 of Star Wars’ Attack of the Clones.
It is of course digitally enhanced but even a non-fan of the movie can see the huge similarities. (See the video clip here.)
Have you seen Lawrence of Arabia? The main gate (below) is very conspicuous in the film. (See the video clip here.)
After discovering the plaza, explore the nearby Maria Luisa Park, sit on one of the benches under the shades and relax.
HOSTEL IN SEVILLA
I stayed at Oasis Backpackers Palace Hostel, one of the best hostels I’ve ever been to. It’s a fun hostel with a rooftop overlooking part of the city – and a jacuzzi! The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. The staff is extra nice, too. Read my review here.
DISCOVER SPAIN
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