Plaza de Espana

Plaza de España

Spend time admiring the fountains, bridges and painted ceramic tiles in Seville’s most impressive plaza, then sample tapas in restaurants surrounding the square.

Make your way past the central Vicente Traver fountain and cross the curved canal on one of the Plaza de España’s ornate bridges. Walk along the semi-circular outside of the building and admire the mixture of art deco and renaissance styles, as well as the colorful ceramic tiles arranged all around the outside of the building.

The Plaza de España was constructed in 1928 as the centerpiece for the Ibero-American Exposition the following year. Unlike many exposition buildings, it was built to last, and the curving moat, tall towers and high arches of the overlooking building’s façade make it one of the most attractive plazas in Spain.

Stand back and admire the symmetry that the plaza’s designer Anibal Gonzalez put in place. You’ll see the plumes of the Vicente Travers fountain in the center of the square, with the two high towers either side of the curved façades as a backdrop. Line up the viewfinder of your camera to include the glassy waters of the moat and the attractive, curved shape of its four bridges.

Get up close to examine the 48 benches within the structure’s arches. Each of these contains a different azulejo, a picture made in ceramic tiles, depicting a different province in Spain. Enter the building and look up to admire the craftsmanship that went into making the coffered ceiling.

Film buffs might want to locate the exact place where some of their favorite movies were shot. Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars I and III all used the plaza as a setting.

Enjoy a coffee or some tapas in one of the many cafés surrounding the plaza or come back at night when the lights shimmer on the moat and fountain.

The Plaza de España is located in the Maria Luisa Park, within easy walking distance of Seville’s historic center. It’s open at any time of the day or night and free to admire.

Popular Activities at Plaza de Espana

There's no place anywhere quite like Plaza de Espana. So you can make the most of your visit, we've created a list of some of the top activities:

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Guide to Exploring Plaza de Espana

Aquopolis

Zoom down a water slide, splash about in the wave pool or just sit back and relax in this fun and exciting water park in Seville.

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Seville Cathedral (Catedral de Sevilla)

The biggest Gothic cathedral in Europe has breathtaking architecture at every turn, and is the final resting place of Christopher Columbus.

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La Giralda

This ornate belfry has an interesting past; before being one of the Cathedral's towers, it was a minaret.

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Royal Alcázar (Real Alcázar)

Once a Moorish fort, this architectural gem is now the oldest functioning palace in Europe.

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Triana Bridge

Make your way across the Guadalquivir River on a 19th-century iron-arch bridge and see where lovers leave symbols of their devotion.

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La Cartuja

Sporting events and enormous concerts feature at what is one of the biggest stadiums in Spain.

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Plaza Nueva

Visit restaurants and bars, go shopping, explore and relax at this attractive and spacious tree-shaded square in the center of Seville.

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Maria Luisa Park

Go for a wander in one of the largest parks in Seville, a landscaped public space with a canal, leafy avenues, museums, water features and historic buildings.

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Museum of Fine Arts

Spend a couple of hours inside a former convent to explore 600 years of Spanish art, including masterpieces by Seville’s greatest Baroque painters.

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Basilica of the Macarena

Behind the neo-Baroque façade of this 20th-century church are frescoes, a museum and an important religious icon of the patron saint of matadors.

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La Alameda

What was once a rundown area is now an attractive garden square with bars, restaurants, a promenade and nightspots that attract the city's young bohemian set.

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Metropol Parasol

Watch concerts, shop for fresh produce, investigate Roman ruins and enjoy fantastic views of the city at one of the largest wooden structures in the world.

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Plaza de Armas

See colorful street art, browse the shops in the old train station and make use of the excellent transport connections in this former main square of Seville.

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Sevilla Center RM324

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Sevilla Center

Avenida De La Buhaira, 24, Seville, Seville

4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

Located in Sur, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Maria la Blanca Church and University of Seville. Plaza de Espana and Maria Luisa Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Seville San Bernardo Station is only a 5-minute walk and Gran Plaza is 17 minutes.

Hotel Fernando III RM420

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Hotel Fernando III

San Jose 21, Seville, Seville

4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

Located in Historical Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Maria la Blanca Church, Giralda Tower and Alcazar. Seville Cathedral and Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza are also within 15 minutes. Puerta de Jerez Station is 19 minutes by foot and Seville San Bernardo Station is 16 minutes.

Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville RM1,290

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Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville

San Fernando 2, Seville, Seville

5.0 out of 5.0 Stars

Located in Historical Center, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of University of Seville and Seville Cathedral. Alcazar and Torre del Oro Watchtower are also within 10 minutes. Puerta de Jerez Station is 7 minutes by foot and Seville San Bernardo Station is 16 minutes.

Meliá Sevilla RM378

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Meliá Sevilla

Dr Pedro De Castro 1, Seville, Seville

4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

Located in Sur, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Plaza de Espana and Maria Luisa Park. Torre del Oro Watchtower and Seville Cathedral are also within 1 mile (2 km). Seville San Bernardo Station is 5 minutes by foot and Puerta de Jerez Station is 17 minutes.

Las Casas de la Juderia RM395

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Las Casas de la Juderia

Calle Santa Maria La Blanca 5, Seville, Seville

4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

Located in Historical Center, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Santa Maria la Blanca Church, Giralda Tower, and Alcazar. Seville Cathedral and University of Seville are also within 15 minutes. Puerta de Jerez Station is 19 minutes by foot and Seville San Bernardo Station is 16 minutes.

Ayre Hotel Sevilla RM256

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Ayre Hotel Sevilla

Avenida De Kansas City No.7, Seville, Seville

4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

Located in San Pablo-Santa Justa, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nervion Mall and Metropol Parasol. Giralda Tower and Alcazar are also within 2 miles (3 km). Seville Santa Justa Station is only a 3-minute walk and Gran Plaza is 18 minutes.

Hotel Rey Alfonso X RM420

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Hotel Rey Alfonso X

Calle Ximenez De Enciso, 35, Seville, Seville

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Becquer Hotel RM378

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Becquer Hotel

Reyes Catolicos 4, Seville, Seville

4.0 out of 5.0 Stars

Located in Historical Center, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Sevilla de Opera Theater and Plaza Nueva. Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza and Museum of Fine Arts are also within 10 minutes. Puerta de Jerez Station is 15 minutes by foot and Seville Santa Justa Station is 30 minutes.