Overview
Originally the private estate of Duchess María Luisa de Borbón, this 40-hectare park was reshaped for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition by French landscape architect Jean Forestier. Orange trees, palms, jacarandas, fountains, ponds, and Mudéjar pavilions create a lush refuge. Plaza de España and Plaza de América (home to the Archaeological and Folk Arts museums) sit within the park - explore them together. Bike and carriage rentals are popular ways to circle the grounds. A natural cool-down from Seville's blazing summers, it's the locals' favorite park. Free entry. 5-minute walk from Metro Prado de San Sebastián (Line 1).
Opening Hours
08:00-22:00 (varies by season)
Travel Tips
Pair with Plaza de España. In May, the jacarandas burst into purple bloom for a magical landscape.
Hotels near Parque de María Luisa
Hotels and guesthouses in Seville, El Porvenir, Seville
Other attractions in Seville
Seville Cathedral
The world's largest Gothic cathedral and Seville's landmark, holding the tomb of Christopher Columbus.
Royal Alcazar
A royal palace blending Moorish and Christian styles, also a famous Game of Thrones filming location.
Plaza de España
A sweeping semicircular square built for the 1929 Exposition, and Seville's most photogenic spot.
Santa Cruz Quarter
The old Jewish quarter next to the cathedral, full of narrow whitewashed lanes and orange blossom.
Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)
The world's largest wooden structure, nicknamed 'the Mushrooms' - Seville's futuristic landmark.
Triana District
Across the Guadalquivir - the flamenco and ceramics neighborhood, the true soul of Andalusia.
Torre del Oro
A 13th-century Moorish 'Tower of Gold' standing tall on the Guadalquivir.