Palace · UNESCO
Real Alcazar of Seville
Seville, Spain
A royal palace of Moorish-style courtyards, tiles and gardens, still used by the Spanish monarchy.
Square · Spain · Andalusia
Plaza de Espana, Seville
A semicircular brick-and-tile palace and canal built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition.
Free to enter about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Plaza de Espana, Seville matters
This enormous semicircular plaza was built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. Around the edge run arcades of brick and tiles, with alcoves dedicated to the provinces of Spain, each decorated with ceramic scenes. A little canal lets you row beneath bridges. It has been used as a film set, but it is also very much loved by locals.
Talking points
- Each alcove represents a province of Spain with tile murals.
- You can hire a rowing boat on the canal.
- It was built for the 1929 exposition.
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