Seville Snippets

Plaza de Espana. The Spanish Plaza. A breathtaking site located in the heart of Seville.

The plaza – really one giant building in a semi-circle shape – was built in 1929 to hold displays for an exhibition. Today, it holds offices of many governmental departments. It’s interesting to see people walking past grandious columns and colorful mosaics as they carry out their daily business.

The walls of the plaza are filled with beautiful artistic representations of the Spanish provinces. It could take hours to look at them all or just 30 minutes, depending on your interest.

You can walk freely through the plaza and the halls. The area is not heavily signed and there aren’t any pamphlets, so it’s a good idea to research the place before you go. If you feel like you’re at the wrong place, you’re probably not. When I went, no one seemed to be gaping at the awesome architecture or snapping photos. But, don’t be fooled, the Plaza de Espana is easily one of the most famous sites in Seville. It is not one to be missed.

Here is a map to the plaza.