The Plaza de Espana is one of Seville's most easily recognised buildings and the epitome of the Moorish Revival in Spanish architecture.
In 1929 Seville hosted the Spanish-American Exhibition and numerous buildings were constructed for the exhibition in Maria Luisa Park, amoung them the Plaza designed by Anibal Gonzalez.
On the Park's edge was built the current Plaza de Espana to showcase Spain's industry and technology exhibits.
The Plaza is a huge 1/2 circle with buildings continually running around the edge accessible over the moat by numerous beautiful bridges. In the centre is a large fountain. Today the plaza mainly consists of Government buildings, but the beauty remains.
A popular way to view the exhibition is by renting out a rowing boat and drifting around the moat.
By the walls of the Plaza are many tiled alcoves, each representing a different province of Spain. Tourists like to have their photo taken in their own home province
PLAZA DE ESPANA IN FICTION
Plaza de Espana is used as a setting for Naboo in Star Wars Episode II though digitally modified.
DISCOVER SPAIN
SPAIN TOURS & TRAVEL
PLAZA DE ESPANA OF SEVILLE
PLAZA DE ESPANA IN FICTION
