Metropol Parasol
Metropol Parasol, nicknamed Las Setas (the mushrooms) by locals, is a large wooden lattice structure completed in 2011, claimed to be one of the largest wooden structures in the world, built over a plaza that also contains a Roman and Moorish archaeological museum discovered during construction. Its undulating mushroom-cap shape divided local opinion sharply when built and remains a point of debate, but it has become a genuine landmark regardless.
A paid rooftop walkway winds across the top of the structure, giving unusual panoramic views over Seville's rooftops from an angle no other viewpoint in the city offers. Beneath it, the archaeological remains uncovered during the project's construction are open as a small museum, and the ground-level plaza is a popular gathering spot with restaurants and market stalls.
Metropol Parasol FAQs
It's the local nickname, meaning 'the mushrooms,' referring to the structure's undulating, mushroom-cap-like wooden canopy shape.
Yes, for a paid ticket, a walkway lets visitors walk across the top of the structure for panoramic views over the city.
Yes, Roman and Moorish archaeological remains discovered during construction are preserved and open as a small museum beneath the plaza.
Yes, its modern design in the middle of a historic city sparked debate when built, and opinions remain divided, though it's now a well-established landmark.
Sunset gives good light over the old town and cathedral, visible from the rooftop walkway.
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