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Plaza de España

Seville's Plaza de España is a semicircular architectural complex in the Parque de María Luisa, built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition and designed by Aníbal González. Visitors walk around a square ringed by arcaded galleries, two towers at the ends and a central building, crossed by a navigable canal with four bridges representing the old kingdoms of Spain. Along the square are 48 ceramic benches dedicated to the Spanish provinces, each with a panel illustrating a historical event and a map, as well as 52 medallions bearing portraits of illustrious figures from Spanish history. One of the galleries gives access to the Seville Military History Museum, and the square is decorated with neo-Mudéjar wooden coffered ceilings, heraldic shields and statues of heralds. The square's canal, 15 metres wide and 500 metres long, can be toured by rented rowing boats, and at its centre stands a fountain surrounded by ceramic and marble balustrades.

Things to do at Plaza de España: 8 missions

• Row on the canalRent a rowing boat and go along the canal at Plaza de España.
• Row on the pool with the rental boatsEnjoy a boat ride on the pool surrounding the square.
• Explore the benches dedicated to the Spanish provincesAdmire the 48 benches representing the provinces of Spain.
• Admire the Puerta de AragónTake in the monumental staircase of the Puerta de Aragón.
• Explore the ceramic-tiled benchesAdmire the ceramic-decorated benches at Plaza de España.
• Observe the medallions of illustrious figuresAdmire the 52 medallions of illustrious figures from Spanish history.
• Admire the Puerta de NavarraTake in the monumental staircase of the Puerta de Navarra.
• Enjoy the Vicente Traver fountainEnjoy the Vicente Traver fountain at Plaza de España. Check conditions and availability at the source for this experience.

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