Plaza de España

The Plaza de España of Seville, a monumental jewel

In the heart of Seville, the grandiose Plaza de España is one of the most spectacular places of the city. The Seville audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this monumental square, a masterpiece of early twentieth-century architecture.

A square born of the Ibero-American Exhibition

The Plaza de España was built for the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929, in a spirit of celebration and rapprochement between Spain and the Americas. Extending over about fifty thousand square metres, it deploys a vast semicircular façade, a canal spanned by bridges and benches adorned with azulejos representing the provinces of Spain. Blending varied influences, it is one of the finest ensembles of Seville.

What to see

You admire the majestic semicircular façade, the bridges, the canal where you can go boating, and the famous azulejo benches dedicated to the Spanish provinces. Vast and spectacular, the square has charmed filmmakers and visitors from all over the world. It is a must-see stop of Seville, combining architecture, colours and Andalusian way of life.

Practical information

The Plaza de España lies in the heart of Seville, on the edge of the María Luisa park, reachable on foot. It is an open-air public space, freely accessible at all times, with no ticket office; the boat ride on the canal and some activities have their own conditions. The square is particularly beautiful in the late-day light.

Why was the Plaza de España of Seville built?

For the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929, in a spirit of rapprochement between Spain and the Americas; it extends over about fifty thousand square metres.

What is there to see on the Plaza de España of Seville?

The semicircular façade, the bridges, the canal and the azulejo benches dedicated to the provinces of Spain, in the heart of Seville.