Spanish Square or Plaza de España exists in many Spanish cities and in Rome (the famous Spanish Steps), but Seville's Spanish Square is one of the largest squares in the world. This square was built in 1928 for the Spanish-American Exposition. This square is a classic example of regional architecture that contains elements of baroque, renaissance and Moorish architecture, and each direction together is unique Spanish architecture. The World Exhibition in 1929 was held in Maria Luisa Park. The central part of the park was then designed in the Moorish style, which is also called the paradise style. Fountains were paved, pavilions, lakes were built, numerous palm trees, citrus trees, Mediterranean pines and spacious flower alleys were planted. Various buildings were built in the park for the purposes of the exhibition. The Spanish Square was designed by Anibal Gonzalez who combined several beautiful styles that are a true work of art.
On the square we can see the Spanish Renaissance and Baroque. The entire square is in the shape of a large semicircle, which can be reached via four bridges. The four bridges are symbols of the four Spanish kingdoms. In the central part of the square is the Vincent Traver fountain. Paved niches were built in the square, a large number of them, representing the Spanish provinces. There are bookshelves on each niche. So visitors have a free library. The buildings located on the square house the offices of government agencies and museums. The most important museum on the square is the museum of the city's archaeological collection, which houses various artifacts and Roman mosaics. The square is very sunny, and the semicircular part is embraced by the city's green river, crossed by four bridges, four Spanish kingdoms. Numerous series, movies, and music videos were shot on this square.
They are: Star Wars Episode 2, the movie "The Dictator", the music video "Something Got Me Started" by Simply Red.
In Spanish Square there are 52 benches and mosaics made of tiles. The 52 mosaics are the 52 Spanish provinces. Each province attracts many visitors who make photographic memories in their favorite provinces. It is possible to ride carriages around the square.
Very important buildings of Seville are located near the square: Alcazar Palace, Seville Cathedral, Maria Luisa Park, Archaeological Museum.
The square opens at 08:00 and closes at 22:00.
Entrance is free.
Metro Line 1 goes to the square, Prado de San Sebastian station.
Author of the text:
Maja Glavaš, Bachelor with Honours in Communicology. Works in Tourism.
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