Plaza de España
Plaza de España
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- wortleyboySheffield, United Kingdom64 contributionsWow wow wow!Wow wow wow! Stunning architecture and scrupulously well kept. Aside from the amazing aesthetics, this is the place to come for authentic Flamenco music and dance; step inside the centre of the raised crescent and you’ll come across live Flamenco performing under the superb acoustics of the palisade. Pay a few euros for the entertainment and photos. There’s a nearby bar in the park to cool down in the shade. Not to be missed. On a par with the Real Alcazar.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 14, 2023
- art g9 contributionsA must visit placeAn unexpected gem to discover architecture and grandeur at its best and it is free to visit. Also includes the military museum depicting Spanish history. A thoroughly enjoyable morning spent here. Good to see the flamenco dancing also.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 15, 2023
- TaliLondon, United Kingdom6 contributionsSuch a beautiful place, MUST VISIT!Definitely the highlight of my stay in Seville! The plaza is so beautiful in the evening and feels like a fairytale palace with its tall and intricate castle looking architecture, horses and carriages passing by, a huge lit up fountain that sits in the centre of the plaza, and small bridges to cross the river. FREE entry is a plus, but I would be more than willing to pay to see this amazing placeVisited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 30, 2023
- VanessaLytham St Anne's, United Kingdom4,259 contributionsAbsolutely stunning!Who can not give this five stars! Wow. We walked through the gardens and you just see some steps and a door, which obviously we wandered into and then WOW, you see it! Absolutely stunning plaza! We got there just before sunset and it was quiet, there was some flamenco going on, people rowing around the moat, ice cream vendor and it was perfect. Stayed for around an hour just trying to take it all in! Beautiful. What was really lovely, when we came out there was a young couple and he was taking some photographs of his lovely girl on the steps going into the building when he asks 'is there anything in there to see'?! We said, 'go and take a look! You won't regret it'!! Would love to have seen their faces. What a place!Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 6, 2023
- Ker40Surrey, United Kingdom22 contributionsTop of your list to visitStunning! A must place to visit, day and night. Free entry. Beautiful surroundings, the little boat trip is fun. The flamenco dancers were very good, My favourite place to visit in Seville.Visited September 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 7, 2023
- SJHPoolePoole, United Kingdom20 contributionsA must place to visitWe loved it here. Went once at the start of our holiday and again on our last day. It’s so beautiful. Both times we were there we were lucky enough to see excellent flamenco dancers with musicians and singers. On the last day there was even a marriage proposal half way through the act from a guy in the audience to his very surprised and delighted girlfriend. Very emotional.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 10, 2023
- Alice M9 contributionsBeautiful Plaza d'EspanaFabulous place to visit. Talented buskers, violinist X2, guitarist, band with Flamenco dancer. I loved the ceramic tiling on pavements, steps, walls, fencing & bridges. Enjoyed the cool of large nearby park as very hot humid day. Keep your backpacks secure. Many pickpockets.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 13, 2023
- Sue PBurgess Hill, United Kingdom477 contributionsA beautiful place, well worth a visit!We stopped as part of our coach tour. My son had visited a couple of years ago and said how amazing it was, and he wasn't wrong. So much to look at and a place to revisit so we have time to look properly at everything. Wonderful atmosphere with buskers, and the noise of families etc. Could spend a long time looking at everything. Beware of pickpockets and ladies offering to tell your fortune!Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 18, 2023
- BluebellplasnewyddCardiff, United Kingdom2,040 contributionsA feat of constructionNot sure about this place. It is certainly impressive and very touristy with pony and traps for hire. It is not medieval and much of it fairly recent (in Spanish terms). Large with lots of walking some of the buildings have been taken over by the Spanish Government. There are far more significant and interesting places to visit in Seville.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 27, 2023
- MandMDenArlington, Tennessee285 contributionsMassive and grand in scale.Unbelievably grand and amazing half circle of columns, tiles, built in 1929 for the Ibero-American Fair. The tiles of the provinces are scenic and beautiful. The Latin Grammys will be held here in November 2023 as the infrastructure for an enormous tent is in the middle of the park, unfortunately ruining the view.Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten November 3, 2023
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J S
London, UK513 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Nice enough square made for Hispano-American exhibition in the 1920s. There are murals around the outside depicting Spanish cities with a famous moment in their history and the city’s crest. Most people seem to take a row boat around the little river (€6 for boat of up to four people for 45 minutes, €10 if you end up going over). You can also hire bikes or pedal cars to go around the park - a great place for a picnic. A few stalls selling drinks but not much in the way of eateries
Written February 23, 2020
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Kelleygirl2
Sarasota, FL6,302 contributions
Oct 2019
First stop: Plaza de España. In the early morning sun our assembled group passed through the Puerta de Aragon, an impressive tiled entrance to the Plaza de España, a stunning, expansive plaza built in the 1920s when Seville hosted the Ibero-American Exposition World’s Fair. This semicircular architectural style is a beautiful revival of the Mudejar style of Spain as well as Renaissance styles with a few nods to Art Deco. The elliptical shape, flanked by two impressive towers, represents Spain as a mother embracing its ancient colonies. The entrance, bridges and walls are elaborately detailed in colorful mosaic tiles, some that depict regions of Spain and its union with America. While we were there I photographed a bride and her groom as they were embracing the magic of this place.
Written January 31, 2020
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Helsarn
Seville, Spain33 contributions
Jul 2020
The scale and well preserved nature of this elaborate building really have to been seen to be believed.
It looks to be a very well looked after building ie very well maintained with no real sense of faded glory.
In a way, at least in one regard, coronavirus did us a favour - we saw it a few years ago when it was moderately busy. However, in the early evening of 10th July 2020 it was incredibly quiet - and thereby all the more impressive.
For anyone who has seen the film Lawrence of Arabia, there will be the added interest of the fact that this building and the surrounding area were used, rather convincingly, to represent British Army HQ in Cairo in around 1916.
On both visits we only saw it from the outside - but didn’t feel that we had missed out!
It looks to be a very well looked after building ie very well maintained with no real sense of faded glory.
In a way, at least in one regard, coronavirus did us a favour - we saw it a few years ago when it was moderately busy. However, in the early evening of 10th July 2020 it was incredibly quiet - and thereby all the more impressive.
For anyone who has seen the film Lawrence of Arabia, there will be the added interest of the fact that this building and the surrounding area were used, rather convincingly, to represent British Army HQ in Cairo in around 1916.
On both visits we only saw it from the outside - but didn’t feel that we had missed out!
Written July 10, 2020
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Ribby34
London153 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
I'd obviously seen the photos and in real life it doesn't disappoint and I took lots of photographs of this beautiful building against the bright blue sky of a perfect Sevilla winter's day.
The areas around the plaza are just as interesting and photogenic and we spent hours strolling round.
It was heaving though, I could appreciate what a guide had said about tourism being a big deal to the local economy
The areas around the plaza are just as interesting and photogenic and we spent hours strolling round.
It was heaving though, I could appreciate what a guide had said about tourism being a big deal to the local economy
Written January 2, 2020
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alanb
Lewes, UK453 contributions
Feb 2020
A real pleasure to walk around and if you're lucky watch some flamenco dancing. The lady at tourist information said that the best time to visit is at sunset as the red brickwork takes on a magnificent hue. We'll have to take her word for it!
Written February 28, 2020
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jonahNJ
Pennington, NJ11,793 contributions
Sep 2019
During our time in Seville, my wife and I visited this huge complex which is a hub of so much activity. Visitors can enter through one of the four gates—we entered through Puerta De Aragon. Once inside there is a site map that describes this site which was completed in 1928. The combination of vintage Spanish style and art deco is evident throughout the complex. There were lots of detailed tile work along the walls as well as bridges over a moat. As I walked around, I noted that there were alcoves dedicated to all of Spain’s provinces.
Though most of the buildings which comprise the semi-circle structure are used by the government there is much to see outside for the large number of visitors. There are boat rides available as well as horse driven carriages for hire. Visitors can also just enjoy walking around the complex and looking at the detailed tile work. With so much so see outside, this is a place best enjoyed in good weather. However, part of the buildings have been converted to museums, so they are a good option in case of bad weather.
We were able to visit in the morning before it got too busy. Because of its size, even if there are a lot of visitors, it won’t detract from enjoying the site.
Though most of the buildings which comprise the semi-circle structure are used by the government there is much to see outside for the large number of visitors. There are boat rides available as well as horse driven carriages for hire. Visitors can also just enjoy walking around the complex and looking at the detailed tile work. With so much so see outside, this is a place best enjoyed in good weather. However, part of the buildings have been converted to museums, so they are a good option in case of bad weather.
We were able to visit in the morning before it got too busy. Because of its size, even if there are a lot of visitors, it won’t detract from enjoying the site.
Written March 19, 2020
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Hannah M
Brighton, UK139 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
The most beautiful place in Seville. It’s absolutely stunning and such a peaceful place to be (despite it usually being busy). It’s also very clean and the gardens are lovely,
The architecture is incredible, absolutely stunning - both the brickwork and the tiling.
Very often there will be flamenco and live music so make sure you have coins/notes to put into the hat - they are amazing and deserve to be paid for their skill and performance.
The architecture is incredible, absolutely stunning - both the brickwork and the tiling.
Very often there will be flamenco and live music so make sure you have coins/notes to put into the hat - they are amazing and deserve to be paid for their skill and performance.
Written January 29, 2020
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David H
South Portland, ME6,177 contributions
Mar 2020
In a city with so many "must-see" places, it's hard to rate one above the other. Plaza de España is probably the most photographed location in Sevilla, and deservedly so; it's beautiful. Plaza de España certainly lived up to my expectations, and even exceeded it; which is difficult to do with extremely popular places.
So much has been said about this place, which many may recognize from the films Lawrence of Arabia and The Phantom Menace, that I'll save you from more descriptions. It's a wonderful place to visit, to wander, to relax, and to contemplate.
You may be lucky enough to happen across some Flamenco while you are there; we were, and while it may seem a touristy thing to do, rowing a boat through the water feature (6 euro) was a fun part of our experience, and gave us a different perspective of Plaza de España.
It's especially magical when the sun is low in the sky and the reds and oranges of building really glow.
So much has been said about this place, which many may recognize from the films Lawrence of Arabia and The Phantom Menace, that I'll save you from more descriptions. It's a wonderful place to visit, to wander, to relax, and to contemplate.
You may be lucky enough to happen across some Flamenco while you are there; we were, and while it may seem a touristy thing to do, rowing a boat through the water feature (6 euro) was a fun part of our experience, and gave us a different perspective of Plaza de España.
It's especially magical when the sun is low in the sky and the reds and oranges of building really glow.
Written June 4, 2020
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Anneke N
Pulborough, UK158 contributions
Mar 2020
Having visited Seville many times, the Plaza de Espana is always a great place to come back to. Spain's history is fascinating and the colourful tiled pictorials below the arcades tell wonderful stories of battles and conquests.
There are small rowing boats on the surrounding canal!
While we were there, Street Musicians entertained the crowd with fabulous authentic Flamenco dancing and guitars.
An impressive plaza well worth visiting.
There are small rowing boats on the surrounding canal!
While we were there, Street Musicians entertained the crowd with fabulous authentic Flamenco dancing and guitars.
An impressive plaza well worth visiting.
Written March 9, 2020
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spunksmunks
Massachusetts24 contributions
Feb 2020
If you are in Sevilla, do not miss Plaza de Espana! It is as beautiful as any place in any European city. Don't be surprised if you see some impromptu Flamenco dancing while you're there. A good time to visit is in the late afternoon, when the light is magical.
Written February 4, 2020
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Can you have picnics and play ball games here?
Written December 17, 2023
It is not really an area for picnics or ball games but there are numerous parklands and public spaces in Seville that are conducive to this
Written January 22, 2024
Hoje dia 24/12/19 estive nessa bonita praça de Espanha magnífico, porém os vidros de nosso carro foram que brados e foram furtados nossos pertences... fica a dica coloquem em um estacionamento privativo! Anderson Transobelisco São Paulo.
Written December 24, 2019
Hoje aconteceu um furto com o carro a lado do meu agora em Portugal... na vila histórica de cacela Velha quebraram o vidro e levaram a bolsas de 2 casais português que moram Tavira. Um deles me mencionou que tinham valores altos...Muito triste isso. O lugar é lindo.... mas....
Written December 25, 2019
Penso que sim. pois é um lugar amplo e aberto.
Written October 21, 2019
When I was visiting on October 3rd, there was an amazing violinist performing on the right end (the right end if you’re facing the plaza/building). Does anyone know his name and if he’s on social media?
Written October 11, 2019
Really sorry but didn’t come across this person either - hope you find them though
Written November 6, 2019
Dose anyone know what time the boat rentals close at in July?
Written June 19, 2019
It varied everyday when I was there - think it’s crowd dependant
Written June 19, 2019
How much is it to rent a boat at the Plaza, and can it be done online to avoid ques?
Written March 20, 2019
It’s $6 euros for 4 people for 1/2hr... I’m not sure if you can buy them online, but when I went there was not line at all. Good luck!
Written March 21, 2019
Hi Thanks for your review, really helpful. Do you remember the name of the company you booked with?
Written March 18, 2019
No need to book with any one. It is free and easy to get to. You may try searching for free tours. Something they do here in Europe there is no initial cost but you are compelled to provide a tip as the quality of these tours is excellent.
Written March 19, 2019
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