There was so much going on in the Plaza that it's well worth a stop. The Plaza was maintained long after the 1929 Iberian-American Exhibition wrapped up and fun to explore. We especially enjoyed seeing the different details and content represented in the 52 provincial alcoves. We crisscrossed the canal as we watched rental boats paddle by, horse drawn carriages picked up and dropped off in plaza and the flamenco dancers, musicians and bubble makers. The short walk up to the second floor also provided another perspective to take it all in. Definitely one of the must sees while visiting Seville. read more

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Breathtaking! A must-visit. (Yelp wants me to add at least 85 characters, but you can see everything in the videos attached ;) ) read more

Gorgeous, breathtaking and architecturally stunning are some words that I would use to describe the Plaza de Espana. It was designed for the Ibero-American exhibit of 1929, and is made up of a large fountain, bridges and a canal. The intricate tile work known as azulejos are definitely awe-inspiring.. It depicts historical events and scenes from Spanish literature and mythology. This beautiful building was used as a back drop in Star Wars: Episode II as well as several other movies. If you are visiting Seville, this needs to be one of your first stops. read more

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This photo gives a general overview away from the crowds but the atmosphere was very vibrant. A sweet granny dancing like she was 20 ago hyping up the crowds to traditional Spanish music. As you can see a misting fountain really helped with the hot sunny weather in October! Phew Take a boat ride the moat and be prepared for a workout as you will be rowing your way around this scenic wonder. read more

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This is one of the most iconic landmarks in Seville. The plaza was not too busy when we visited. There were people on carriages rides, kids playing with giant soap bubbles, and flamenco performers tapping away to intricate rhythms. One of my favorite parts was checking out the tiled alcoves that surrounds the plaza, as each presents a different image and represents a different province of Spain. We also did a boat ride along the canals, which I'd highly recommend doing if you have the time. It is a fun activity that offers a unique perspective of the architecture. It costs about 6 euros for half an hour and 10 euros for an hour. I also recommend walking up to the second floor of the plaza. From there, you see a stunning view of the surrounding gardens, fountain and the canals. Overall a must visit if you are in Seville. You won't regret it! read more

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Plaza de España- Amazing in every way! A beautiful place to stop, meander, meetup with friends, or just soak in the beauty. This was my all time favorite stop in a whirlwind tour of Seville. It's also where many filming have taken place such as the classic "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Star Wars". Built in 1929, the design was built to showcase multiple styles of architecture. Fabulous angles and views from multiple locations. I can see why this has been chosen for many filming sites. Whether just a day or a week in Seville, do make sure you include the Plaza de España in your itinerary! read more

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The Plaza de España is a spectacle of light and majesty. I have come here day and night because the experience is completely different. Framed in the María Luisa Park, this plaza was designed by the great Sevillian architect Aníbal González as an emblematic space for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. The result was a plaza-palace unique in the world. There are hand painted tiles showcasing all Spanish provinces along with a map of each of them, their larger cities and something about the history of the province. The fountain runs until 10pm at night, so get there before that so you can admire the beauty of lights and water. This is one of the public places in Seville where you can catch a FREE flamenco show. Usually in the afternoons. The dancers perform for tips, just give them a few euros....... read more

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Stunning historic landmark and a must see in spectacular Sevilla. Gorgeous architectural style and just simply beautiful to walk around and admire the detail and the history. Located in the María Luisa park it's free to visit and there's a little boat ride you can do in the canal. Also great for people watching and of course you can take some stunning pictures. You can do a guided tour as well which you do pay for. Or I just really enjoyed walking around admiring its majestic presence. Absolutely beautiful . read more

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When visiting Seville, the Plaza de Espana is an obligatory tourist spot. Several movies have been filmed here (from Lawrence of Arabia to Star Wars), so why not come and check it out. It's located in Maria Luisa park and it's full of gardens, alcoves, tiles, fountains, instagrammable spots, and peace and quiet. Built in the 1920s for an exposition, I think they did an exceptional job to have a place for people to come and enjoy being outdoors for decades to come. It's quite spacious, despite the number of people who were there and it's a learning opportunity as you visit each provincial alcove to study the tiles and see what they're trying to convey. Also don't forget to take a pic with the famous post located on the bridge. It's unmistakable. read more

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05/04/23 - Absolutely Amazing The Plaza de Espana The Plaza de España is a plaza in the Parque de María Luisa in Marin Seville, Spain. It was built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. It is a landmark example of Regionalism Architecture, mixing elements of the Baroque Revival, Renaissance Revival and Moorish Revival (Neo-Mudéjar) styles of Spanish architecture. I was surprised to find out that this was built relatively recently by comparison to many of the other buildings in Spain. The architecture carries an old world feel & by that I mean the mixed elements of the renaissance revival, baroque revival & moorish revival creates a beautiful blend that form a cohesive unit. You can still see trace elements of each style. I could go on but pictures are worth a thousand words. read more

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This is one place that you go to that will take your breath away! It is so stunning and peaceful to walk around in during the early morning hours. (Tip: The earlier in the day that you visit, the less crowded it is.) This is one of the best places I visited on my trip to Spain. Definitely a must go to! read more

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This place is ginormous where you can spend hours roaming around the famous square. I learned about the different provinces of Spain and love the painting on each province. The square is free and easy to get to. There were a couple of flamenco shows near the main steps and it was nice to see another one. You can hire a row boat since there's a river inside the plaza. Tons of photos opportunities and it was majestic! Must see while in Sevilla! read more

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Agree w/ the other reviews - this is a MUST SEE, and one of the largest plazas in Europe. Featured in "Lawrence of Arabia" and "Star Wars" (Episode 2). Built for the Ibero-American Expo of 1929. So many great photo opportunities. And it's free to look around. There is also great flamenco dancing in the center area. The whole plaza is absolutely beautiful, spectacular, scenic, ... so many pretty tiles everywhere, also a fountain, a moat, ... so much to see & appreciate. FYI the nearest restroom is across the street at the W/C, and costs .60€ to use the toilet. read more

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Do not go to Seville and not visit the Plaza de España. It truly is enchanting and exceeds all expectations.

A beautiful and historical place in Seville. You can walk around to enjoy the detailed architecture, relaxing vibe, and also take some nice pictures! read more

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Plaza de Espana is a beautiful park. The area was recently refurbished and is a broad pedestrian zone with walkways and grassy areas as well as benches and planters. The central area is dominated by a towering statue in honor of Spain's first constitution, which was worked out in Cadiz in 1812. Everything is nearby in Cadiz, the impressive "new"(1750s) Cathedral being close to the Plaza. read more

An absolutely beautiful space. The telework, the canal and the enormous size of the place were all spectacular.

Amazing photo ops here! This building is located inside a park and has a little pond with boats, gorgeous tile work, and frequent live flamenco performances. Do not miss! read more

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One of the other iconic places in Seville . This place is huge and beautiful . we visited multiple times of the day and late evening around sunset was my favorite .The lights bring out the opulence even more. We were fortunate enough to be here during Semana santa and let me tell you that that in itself was an experience. We did not catch the Flaminco shows that we heard so much about but perhaps that is reason enough to come back .Lots of photo opportunities and trust me whichever corner you take them they will 100% turn out gorgeous . read more

I recommend buying fans from here as they are cheap, cheerful, and sparkly. They're not any well crafted Sevillan fans that locals would be proud of but they do the job just fine and are great gifts. There's flamenco here literally all the time so for a small tip you can enjoy the performances without having to go to any sit down shows. Golden hour is spectacular here and there's plenty of photo opportunities. All the cities in Spain have their own little dedicated corner with a map and are just stunning to behold. read more

Very beautiful place and clean. Come early morning to avoid crowds. We came right at sunrise and there were very few people. read more

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We loved Sevilla and Plaza De España was easily the most beautiful square in a whole Spain. So majestic and unexpected. I read about it online, but I was still surprised by the sheer size of it. We visited Seville in early July of 2021, right after Spain re-opened to foreign travelers, so the town was pretty empty even on weekend... All the details were so easily visible, all the artwork that was put into this magnificent public space was up on display. And on top of it, the sound of flamenco dancing spreading throughout the air and the empty halls-couldn't wish for better ambiance!! It's a must visit!! read more

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This is quite an AMAZING park. I was having somewhat low expectations upon coming here, thinking it would be teeming with tourists, or extremely gimmicky. However, I was 100% completely wrong - this place is incredible, and cannot be passed up!!!! My husband and I quickly figured out that this park is called Plaza de Espana because of the many tiled park benches, that are lining the walls of the plaza. Each tiled bench features a different city/state of Spain. It was so fun to find the cities that we have traveled to, heard of, or hope to go in the future. There were probably around 80 benches that lined this ginormous park. If you come here at the right time of day, which I'm guessing is around 1800, you can catch Flemenco dancers and guitarists, which is quite lovely to listen to and watch, as they are in the staircase area, with excellent acoustics. A great tip for photo ops is climb one of the staircases - you'll have a spectacular birds eye view of the Plaza de Espana, and its a great place to people watch, get out of the sun, and feel a breeze. My husband and I came here shortly after Spain reopened to tourists, and the park was empty. I'm not sure what it's like on a regular basis, but I think we got lucky. You'll recognize this park too, as it was featured in several films and TV shows. So cool! This park is definitely a MUST SEE! read more

The Plaza de Espana contains a large government building in a semi-circle with a bridge, fountain, canals and gardens. It is free to visit and to walk around. I enjoyed seeing the alcoves at the foot of the building. They are like mini homages to all the Provinces of Spain and feature colorful tiled images. We took lots of pictures of these and of the red brick facade of the building. Tips: Wear good walking shoes when visiting the Plaza as it is so big to get from one side to another you will be logging some steps. Also, it is really lovely to see but the plaza itself is very exposed. I could feel the heat on my shoulders and neck and realized that there's not any shade right in front of the building or on the bridge. If you have a hat and sunscreen then I would use both and also bring a big water bottle to stay hydrated. read more

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Open space in the dramatic, colorful, cobblestones/brick plaza of Seville Espana. You will feel like you are back in history surrounded by cathedrals and cobblestones shops. Open markets with entertainers of flamenco dancing and street performers. The Spain Square is what it is. Location - Avenue de Isabel la Católica, 41004 Sevilla, Spain. You can not miss it. It is right at the center. Vibe- People of all ages, any casual, formal or whatever setting. Be advised during summer it tends to get overwhelmed and crowded due to the tourists and locals on vacation. Watch your belongings. Even the most beautiful places have scammers and gypsies. Insight and decor- styled in medieval classic Spanish tiling with moorish Arabic tiling and carved in arches. You can see the tiled blue and white bridge over looking the water. You got the 5 star hotel Alfonso XIII, the president's house, tobacco factory and the Torro del Oro. The tower of gold. Tip- try the best tapas in the country,Sevillian ham, the gazpacho soup, olives with the fried fish with orange wine Sangria. read more

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Plaza de España feels like the heart of Sevilla and is a must stop when you are visiting Sevilla. It's totally free to visit, the views are amazing and on most days there are flamenco dancers doing performances, so why aren't you here yet?! If you are planning to visit Sevilla I recommend staying in the Saint Magdalena neighborhood, its within walking distance to the cathedral, lost of cafe and tapas bars, shops and the river, what more can you ask for? Some other attractions definitely worth visiting is the Metropol Parasol and Royal Alcázar, hope you have a great trip to Spain! read more

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One of the most beautiful historical places that I've ever seen. Make sure there's no outdoor concert in the plaza because they close it for performance. read more

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This plaza, fountain and structure build for the 1929 worlds fair and now serving as government office takes your breath away with its beauty. Situated on the edge of a large city park, it is arranged in a semi-circle with large and beautiful towers anchoring each end and a big fountain in the center. It features amazing tile work throughout that can almost not be described. Everywhere you look is an amazing site. We were there on a bright and sunny day with some clouds and got great pictures. It's an easy walk from the old town and it is a free attraction to visit. There are of course vendors hawking cheap souvenirs but that does little to diminish the sites majesty. You can also take a spin around the small moat by renting a rowboat. Not to be missed. read more

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Beautiful place to visit and take lots of pictures. Vendors are plentiful for souvenirs but they won't price haggle with you. The type of souvenir products will be found several blocks further away and at cheaper rates. Music vendors are available to play traditional Spanish songs when you venture inside. A must see when visiting Sevilla. read more

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One of my favorite sights in Sevilla, Spain was the Plaza de España. This beautiful Spanish square, located in the Parque de María Luisa, was built in 1928. The Spanish architecture used on this plaza is a mix of Renaissance Revival and Moorish Revival. This Spanish/Moorish plaza is decorated with two towers, a moat with four bridges representing the four ancient kingdoms of Spain, tiled alcoves, and a fountain. This spot is meant to be seen during the day and during the evening. During the day you can rent a boat or ride in a horse-drawn carriage. At night the crowds thin out and the plaza and fountain are lit up. One of my favorite features of the plaza are the 48 brightly colored tiled alcoves. Each of these benches represents a Spanish province. I also love the bridges that span over the water because for a second you feel like you are in Venice, Italy. If you are visiting Sevilla add the Plaza de España to your list of must-see sights! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE. A must see place in Seville whether you are alone or with a group of people. Do the horse carriage tour as well while you are there. read more

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Big & Beautiful! Plaza de España was built for the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929. Words can't describe it, but its just lovely and nice place to wander about, relax, take pictures, people watch, and maybe rent a boat if its not under the sizzling sun and 95 degrees outside. It was HOT that day! I came in the morning too, but even then it was close to 80 degrees. If you're still in the planning phase of your trip to Spain, try going before June or after September. I think there was one or two small museums within the main building, but we didn't get a chance to go inside. Most of it is boring government offices. They could really do more with this enchanting plaza. NOTE: Beware of pickpockets and scammers. Don't take rosemary sprigs from anyone! read more

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Beautiful! Pictures speak for themselves. Enjoy an afternoon reading and people watching. Super close to Maria Luisa park with an outdoor bar/cafe. Close to the center but not right in the middle of everything. read more

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Plaza de España should be on every tourist's hit list when visiting Seville. A short walk from the historic city center leads you to this wonderful open & green space. History, culture, architecture, fountains, Spanish tiles, ice cream...you can get it all here. The place simply lights up when the sun is out, and there's enough in the area to ensure satisfaction for people of all ages. I recommend a visit to the rest of the beautiful Maria Luisa Park as well, but if in a time crunch, the plaza fits the bill perfectly for an escape from the city center read more

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Typical tourist location. Beautiful building, no doubt. And historical too. If you have interest in architecture, you'll love it there. For me it was a picture stop. Fountains start at 10am. Lots of vendors inside the compound calling you to buy from them. Spain has 50 provinces. Each province is represented by a bench and has different architecture. I found that the most interesting to look. read more

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What a nice place to visit! Definitely a great place to practice making your shoots like those travel channels. When it gets hot, take your shoes off and dip in the large fountain too cool yourself. Or just get some ice cream or cold beverages at the stalls. On occasion, you'll find a flamenco dancer. read more

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Another visit to take a part of while visiting Seville and one that you probably will not spend too much time at if time is an issue. Getting to the plaza and finding parking is a breeze, but there are other easy alternatives as well if need be (Metro, Bus, Uber, etc). No cost associated with the visit (At least there was no on collecting anything), which is a huge plus for this beautiful Plaza. Lots of beautiful tile work, beautiful arches, perfect shots for your vacation photo album and plenty of room to roam around. As with most attractions in Spain, be aware of your surroundings as there are plenty of pick pocketers around, who also pose as vendors. A little history of the plaza, it was built in 1929 for the world's fair, which makes perfect sense as it is something that is really setup as a showcase more than anything. If you were to ask me how long to spend here, it could range to 45 minutes to a few hours, just really depends on how many photo ops you would like to take. On another side note, no clue if you can enter the building(s) as there were no indications that is was part of the attraction. read more

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MuST SEE! look it up, look at the pictures. we enjoyed the museum and of course rented a boat and paddled the moat. this was built for a worlds fair and the park, and pavilion are amazing. we spent the entire day here. just relaxing, walking the park, and enjoying the people. read more

Note: A visiting during the Winter months is definitely not as nice as the Summer. This historical site was a bit further away from the city centre, expansive, and most importantly...FREE! However, if you're planning to visit during the Winter, nothing is happening here except for tourists taking selfies, some people who brave the cold and rent a row boat, and some horse drawn carriages that go in circles. Oh...and an old Native-looking man playing the pan flute. If you don't have time to see the Plaza, I would't cry. My only takeaway was how large the area was and how the experience would be improved during the warmer months! read more

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Can't miss it while in Sevilla, definitely a must do! It's especially great if there are flamenco dances performing! read more

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