Historic

Plaza de España

Parque de María Luisa, Seville

Overview

Designed by architect Aníbal González for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition, this semicircular square spans 200m across. Blending Renaissance Revival and Mudéjar styles, it is ringed by tiled alcoves representing Spain's 48 provinces, each depicting a historical event in vivid azulejo tiles. Visitors can row boats along the canal, and the four bridges symbolise Spain's four ancient kingdoms. It is also a famous filming location for 'Star Wars: Episode II' and 'Lawrence of Arabia'. Free entry (boats about EUR 6). 5-minute walk from Metro L1 Prado de San Sebastián station.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours (boat rental: 10:00-20:00)

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Travel Tips

Visit early in the morning for crowd-free photos. Renting a boat on the canal is a fun way to take in the whole square.

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Attractions near Plaza de España

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Park

Parque de María Luisa

A vast botanical park of orange trees and fountains in the heart of Seville.

📍 228m away

Palace

Royal Alcazar

A royal palace blending Moorish and Christian styles, also a famous Game of Thrones filming location.

📍 721m away

박물관

Archivo General de Indias

This archive holds a vast collection of documents on Spain's colonial rule of the Americas, and is UNESCO-listed together with the Cathedral and Alcázar.

📍 866m away

Historic

Santa Cruz Quarter

The old Jewish quarter next to the cathedral, full of narrow whitewashed lanes and orange blossom.

📍 867m away

역사/건축

Hospital de los Venerables

A Baroque building constructed in the late 17th century to house retired priests, featuring a lavishly frescoed church alongside the Velázquez Centre.

📍 1.0km away

Historic

Torre del Oro

A 13th-century Moorish 'Tower of Gold' standing tall on the Guadalquivir.

📍 1.0km away

Cathedral

Seville Cathedral

The world's largest Gothic cathedral and Seville's landmark, holding the tomb of Christopher Columbus.

📍 1.1km away

역사/건축

Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza

Seville's iconic bullring is an 18th-century Baroque building on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. On non-fight days, visitors can explore the arena and its museum on a guided tour.

📍 1.2km away

역사/건축

Casa de Pilatos

A 16th-century noble palace blending Mudejar and Renaissance styles, said to be modeled on Pontius Pilate's house in Jerusalem. Its stunning tilework and gardens are the highlights.

📍 1.4km away

Cultural

Triana District

Across the Guadalquivir - the flamenco and ceramics neighborhood, the true soul of Andalusia.

📍 1.5km away

종교/건축

Iglesia del Salvador (Colegiata del Divino Salvador)

Seville's second-largest church, this ornate Baroque building was constructed on the site and using the columns of the city's former Great Mosque.

📍 1.5km away

역사/건축

Puente de Isabel II (Puente de Triana)

Completed in 1852, this is Spain's first iron bridge, spanning the Guadalquivir River to connect the old town with the flamenco heartland of Triana.

📍 1.7km away

Cultural

Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)

The world's largest wooden structure, nicknamed 'the Mushrooms' - Seville's futuristic landmark.

📍 1.9km away

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Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla

Housed in a former 17th-century convent, this is Spain's second-largest fine arts museum, featuring masterpieces by Murillo, Zurbarán, and the Seville School of the Golden Age.

📍 2.0km away