This magnificent square was one of the grandest structures built for the 1929 Iberoamerican Expo. It was designed as a symbolic embrace of America, spanning 170 meters in diameter and encompassing a total area of 50,000 m². The square captivates with its fountains, miniature canals, and Venetian-style bridges. Here, you'll find 49 benches adorned with tiles depicting historical scenes from each Spanish province. Additionally, a canal runs along the perimeter of the plaza, which you can explore by rowboat.
Info & Location
City/Province: Seville
Type of Experience:
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Address: Av. Isabel la Católica, 41004 Sevilla
Where: Next to María Luisa Park, the city's most famous park.
How to get there: Buses: 1, 3, 6, 30, 31, 34, 37, A5, A6 and C2.
Metro: Prado de San Sebastián, line L1.
Tram: Puerta de Jerez, line T1.
Our tip: You need at least 40 minutes to fully appreciate this wonderful square, rated by TripAdvisor users as the most spectacular monument in Europe and the second most impressive in the world. It has even served as the setting for films such as Star Wars and Lawrence of Arabia.
Exploring its 49 tile-adorned benches offers an intriguing geography and history lesson—a luxury most visitors might not have time to fully absorb—but at the very least, you can snap a great selfie on the bench representing the province that interests you the most. The benches, which correspond to Spain's provinces, are arranged in alphabetical order.
