Plaza de España
Plaza de España
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7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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- Beatrice C10 contributionsUnforgettable spot of Seville. You walk and pass by wonderful mosaics. I recommend visiting it on a sunny day to better enjoy the experience and to have the chance to take the boat ride (6 euros). You can climb to enjoy a view of the square more complete and fulfilling. There are many street artists who singing and playing make the visit even more beautiful.Visited March 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten March 19, 2025
- deyanpehlivanov7Brussels, Belgium318 contributionsThe Plaza de Espana is an iconic landmark, and most often the one people see on pictures of Seville. This is with good reason, as the imposing building stretching across the entire square is finely made and decorated with exquisite ceramic images of Spanish cities, such as Cadiz and Madrid. The fountain offers much needed refreshment on hot days which are many. The fountain is the source of water for a small river that encircles the square and there is the option to sail along it for a fee. The queue is significant but the price for a half hour sail is very decent. A fun experience and would recommend when visiting.Visited September 2024Traveled with familyWritten December 31, 2024
- Nick GMytilene, Greece232 contributionsWhatever I say is a little. Definitely go, especially if it has good weather you will enjoy it. It is also worth the boat but if you go peak hours you will definitely wait at least an hour. You have to get a ticket first, it's cheap 6€.Visited January 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten January 20, 2025
- Veronica MPavia, Italy144 contributionsAlmost every day of our stay we passed in this square because it is something really spectacular. The highlight was a Monday afternoon around 2pm when we found far fewer people than on weekends. Every single inch of this square is beautiful. Recommended the boat ride which has a relatively low price and offers the opportunity to admire the square directly from the canal.Visited February 2025Traveled with familyWritten February 5, 2025
- BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia20,833 contributionsPlaza de Espana is a very beautiful square in downtown Seville. It was built for the 1929 Hispano American world fair exhibition in a form of a huge crescent. The central part represents Spain, while two side wings along with their towers represent Spanish colonies east and west. At the bottom along both wings are small sections of benches with amazing color tiles artwork of all Spanish provinces and towns - free to sit on them to enjoy the place. You can also climb two central sections for an elevated view, as well walk over highly decorated bridges over the canal. Entry is free and I suggest coming before sunset in order to avoid the day heat, as well catching both day and night views (bring your drink along, as there're no bars nor kiosks to purchase them there).Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten August 8, 2024
- FaedahCape Town, South Africa343 contributionsBrilliant architecture and great photo opportunities, however place was very crowded with not much to do. Perhaps it would have been better had we tried rowing the boats, but it was pretty cold when we were there. There were a few stalls to buy snacks like candy floss and roasted nuts and some souvenir stands. Close to taxi drop off area. Great to visit for a quick pit stop or photo opportunity. In winter take some extra layers of clothing because it can get very cold.Visited December 2024Traveled with familyWritten January 2, 2025
- bennydinesoutGreater London, United Kingdom566 contributionsA must if you are visiting Seville. Plaza de Espana is an amazingly photogenic place to see. The first thing that will demand your attention is the huge scale of the buildings. There is no entrance fee and once inside you can wander around as long as you like and even enjoy a free flamenco dancing display. It does attract an abundance of visitors so keep a tight hold of your belongings.Visited May 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 26, 2024
- Nigel HBrighstone, United Kingdom52 contributionsA few minutes more walk from the cathedral et al is this great semi-circular edifice. There are ceramic tile decorations on virtually every crevice and the boating !ake adds a bit of variety. There also seems to often be a free flamenco show though tips are welcome and deserved IMHO Continue walking away from cathedral and there is a lovely park with ponds and a museum showing local craftsVisited February 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten February 16, 2025
- Debbie S22 contributionsSo stunning, it's impossible to do it justice in words! A beautiful crescent shaped building comprising lots of arches, columns, ceramic tiles dedicated to each of the Spanish provinces. A semicircular moat with ornate bridges and mire ceramics. It's truly like something out of a fairy tale. We visited in the daytime as part of a tour & returned at sunset to catch the evening sunlight on the walls. Amazingly it's free to enter the Maria Luisa park & explore the outside & balconies of the building. It's apparently also stunning after dark when it's illuminated, but we had to leave before then. Maybe next time.Visited February 2025Traveled as a coupleWritten February 5, 2025
- ObiChanKenobiNottingham, United Kingdom164 contributionsA must-see for any tourist visiting Seville for the first time as it compounds the beautiful royal aesthetic of carefully handcrafted ceramic work and architecture that you find throughout the city. The Plaza is free to enter however we did visit one day after lunchtime and the gates were closed, but all other times we went we could enter straight on through. The Plaza features 4 extravagant yet small bridges as well as many mural paintings of various Spanish cities which is a marvel when studied closely. It also has a small body of water lining the open plaza space where you can hire boats and row along. You can also go up the stairs from the plaza side for a better view of below. Probably one of the best aspects is the regular daily (and totally free!) flamenco shows under the main central canopy where a singer, guitarist and a collection of clearly passionate and invested dancers who are into showing the intimate art and long history/culture of flamenco dancing. These shows happen mostly in early-mid afternoon from what we saw, and felt lucky by experiencing this art. Be aware that many horse and carriage ride through the main plaza open space regularly to watch your surroundings as they are reluctant to stop for you.Visited January 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten May 25, 2024
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Lissette R
North Bergen, NJ217 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
The highlight of my trip to Seville! This plaza has so many beautiful areas. all counties of Spain are listed in alphabetical order with sitting areas for each one. Stunning bridges that connect you to the center which is cobblestone and has some horse carriage rides that bring you around the city for 45 euros (we were a party of 3 with one toddler) which takes about 30 minutes. You can also take some time to rent a boat and row around the plaza.
There is no cost to enter here and you can easily spend one hour people watching and just enjoying all of the beautiful and intricate art here.
If I ever go back to Seville, I would 100% come back here.
There is no cost to enter here and you can easily spend one hour people watching and just enjoying all of the beautiful and intricate art here.
If I ever go back to Seville, I would 100% come back here.
Written January 14, 2024
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Sally62
Northampton, UK6,082 contributions
Sep 2022
Don't miss this beautiful plaza if you are in Seville. Situated in Maria Luiza Park in the university district, it is free to enter and is a lovely place for a stroll at any time of day - we visited at sunset and again one morning. The semi-circular plaza was built in 1929 and the alcoves at the base of the building are tiled to represent each of the regions of Spain. There is a canal that can be crossed by decorated footbridges and you can hire canal boats for a reasonable price. We watched a free flamenco show and there are a few other entertainers around. You can't enter the building but you can wander under the covered arcade and go to a viewing area in the middle to look over the plaza. A lovely area of the city.
Written July 12, 2023
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RjessMMM
Vancouver, WA593 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
We actually visited this place twice. In the beginning of the week it was raining a fair amount but this was still a wonderful place to walk around. The tiling and the representations of the numerous cities in Spain was wonderful. As others had mentioned, part of the area across the bridges was blocked by a large temporary structure. The Latin Grammy Awards are being held in Seville and it look like the central area was rented by Universal Music for a weeks worth of concerts. There are bathrooms in the area around this area though they are 1 euro to use which is not unusual and the price does keep it clean. We went back today with the weather being perfect and rented a row boat that allows you to realize how bad all of us are about rowing backwards. It cost 6 euros for 35 minutes and there were only 5 groups ahead of us so the queue moved quickly. It was interesting watching people go in circles and hit the wall.
It is a wonderful place to visit and just enjoy the park around it as you rush from place to place. Would definitely return again in the future. Enjoy.
It is a wonderful place to visit and just enjoy the park around it as you rush from place to place. Would definitely return again in the future. Enjoy.
Written November 12, 2023
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Eli K
Brooklyn, NY953 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Huge plaza and part of a bigger park. This plaza is very pretty. Every aspect and angle of the plaza is so nice. You can also see street performers doing a flamenco show on the side.
There’s a small water way which you can take a boat ride for around 6 euros. The boat rides close at around 6pm/sunset (Jan time).
There’s a small water way which you can take a boat ride for around 6 euros. The boat rides close at around 6pm/sunset (Jan time).
Written February 5, 2024
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MrsWYN-R
North Yorkshire, UK3,409 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
To me the Plaza de Espana is Seville. Have wanted to see this building for years and it was on my bucket list. Get there early before the tourist groups arrive. Entry is free and you are only able to look at the outside and wander freely, unable to look inside the building. The architecture is beautiful and very detailed including the blue and white detail on the step banisters over the canal. Horse rides are also available. A beautiful building and a definite must see.
Written March 26, 2024
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Silvana B
Milan, Italy34 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
The Piazza di Spagna speaks for itself, it fills your eyes with wonder, it leaves you speechless, in silence, without words, you only feel the beating of your heart and when you recover you can only say WOW!!! And you start taking photos and making videos from every angle, as if you wanted to take it home with you! You stay there for hours. I recommend going there at sunset for the colors and shades as the sun goes down

Written August 31, 2023
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MarialexdlC
Lima, Peru1,181 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
I am not a fan of this famous Plaza, with a number of styles that combined unhappy. I was there more than 30 years ago so I gave him another ride and he's unlikely to come back. What I liked were the travelling musicians who give the place a festive atmosphere.
You have to be careful with belongings, too many people hanging around among tourists.
You have to be careful with belongings, too many people hanging around among tourists.
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Written March 4, 2025
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Jonathan K
Italy404 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
Absolutely to go there. I don't have too many words except to suggest you spend an entire afternoon there letting yourself be overwhelmed by one of the most beautiful experiences you can have in Seville. I suggest a ride between the center of the square and the adjacent garden with the possibility to rent bicycles nearby or, if you want to spend more, in a horse-drawn carriage. Also possible a boat ride while listening to a background of flamenco which makes everything more pleasant and unique. An unforgettable experience.
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Written January 19, 2025
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Z5643SAandreap
Grosseto, Italy86 contributions
Dec 2024 • Family
Really beautiful, open 24 hours a day and of course free. A tip: try going there early in the morning (in December at 7.30am it is still early morning in Seville). You will have the square all to yourself, with the fountain still in operation (it went off at 8), a very suggestive sight and very different from the usual one when it is full of tourists.
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Written January 1, 2025
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LjubaN
Castelfranco Veneto, Italy2,752 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
The Square was full of sparkling beauty that manifested itself through the colorful azulejos that decorated the bridges and 48 benches of the Spanish provinces. The history of Spain was narrated through symbolism because the Square represents the embrace with the ancient colonies of America. I wanted to see it even on a foggy morning when it was deserted and I felt like I was in Venice. Then, on a sunny winter afternoon, she came alive with a flamenco show and enchanted tourists with her passionate dance. This Square is unique and exciting.
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Written December 28, 2024
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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
In Plaza de Espana those are amateur gypsies performing the same dances for hours, and then collecting some cash.
For a real flamenco show, you need to go to a flamenco theatre or a club with professionals.
Written August 7, 2022
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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