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Plaza de España, Seville
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Plaza de España, Seville

Getting around: Adjacent to Parque de Maria Luisa south of the city center, an easy walk from the cathedral and Barrio Santa Cruz.
Hours: Open daily; the plaza itself is a public space accessible at all times.

Plaza de Espana is a monumental semicircular building and plaza built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition, combining Renaissance Revival and Moorish Revival architectural styles around a large curved facade, a moat crossed by ornamental bridges, and a central fountain. Along its base, a series of tiled alcoves represent each Spanish province with a map and historical scene, making a slow walk along the curve a small tour of the country in ceramic tilework.

It's one of the most photographed spots in Seville and has appeared in several films, including a scene in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. Rowboats can be rented on the moat, and the surrounding Parque de Maria Luisa makes it easy to combine with a longer park walk.

Plaza de España, Seville FAQs

Was it really used in Star Wars?

Yes, a scene from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones was filmed here, one of several films to use the plaza as a filming location.

What are the tiled alcoves along the building?

Each of Spain's 48 provinces has a dedicated tiled alcove with a map and historical scene, running along the base of the curved building.

Is it free to visit?

Yes, the plaza is a free public space.

Can I rent a boat?

Yes, rowboats are available for rent on the moat that runs along the building's curve.

Is it walkable from the cathedral?

Yes, about 15-20 minutes on foot through Barrio Santa Cruz and toward Parque de Maria Luisa.

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