Plaza de España, Seville
Written by official guides
Plaza de España is one of Seville's most monumental spaces: a huge semicircular building with a navigable canal, built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and set within the Parque de María Luisa.
History of Plaza de España
It was designed by architect Aníbal González as the main building of the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition, intended to showcase Spain's role as host of that international event. Its style blends Renaissance, Mudéjar and Neo-Baroque elements, characteristic of the so-called Sevillian Regionalism style.
What to see at Plaza de España
The tile benches for each province
Along the semicircular façade there are 48 tiled benches, one for each Spanish province of the time, each decorated with a map and a historical scene representative of that province, arranged in alphabetical order.
The canal and the bridges
A navigable canal runs through the plaza and can be crossed via four bridges representing Spain's old kingdoms. Small rowing boats are usually available to hire for a trip along the water.
How to get there
Plaza de España sits inside the Parque de María Luisa, a little over a 15–20 minute walk from the Cathedral and the Royal Alcázar, crossing through the historic centre.
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