Plaza de Espana, Seville – Travel Photo Mondays
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Plaza de Espana, Seville – view from loggia running the entire building
This historic landmark in Seville was originally built for the 1929 worlds fair held in this city and was later developed into an expansive area of parks, boulevards and public monuments for the public to enjoy. The building designed by Anibal Gonzales is a mixture of the Moorish neo – mudejar style with 1920’s art deco which was very popular during that time frame.
Today the Plaza de Espana is used for a variety of central government departments including the main town hall. Expansive verandas with arched columns create beautiful design and views of the courtyard. Along the main facades are plaza alcoves of wonderful tile work depicting regional provinces. Symbolic and ornate bridges representing the four ancient kingdoms of Spain cross over a crescent moat that mimics the shape of the Plaza de Espana.
Here are some more photo highlights of the plaza and detailed shots:
Horse carriages at Plaza de Espana waiting for riders
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this is amazing. I have not seen this before as I can remember. Thankd for sharing this amazing work.
Wow, those tiles, just wow!
Your post makes me want to revisit Spain. I went to Malaga, Gibralter, Madrid, and Nerja 3 years ago. I do remember the architecture being fabulous and your photos certainly capture all the detail. I love the photo of the horse and buggy!
Beautiful photos! I love Seville.
That’s it, I’m going back. I actually dreamed last night I was going back to Sevilla, and then woke up to these pics. Thanks.
The architecture of Seville is stunning!
And those tiles… sigh 🙂
Excellent shots … love the blue hue effect
The tiles and the horse and carriages were captivating. I’ve been to some places in Spain, but never Seville, so thank you for transporting me today Noel!
I enjoyed the mudejar architecture we encountered in Spain. Ferdinand and Isabela had the good sense to leave most of it alone during the Reconquista. (Not my favorite royals, BTW). I’m glad the style was resurrected for the World’s Fair. Evocative photos, as usual.
That last photo of the tiled bridge rail is just beautiful! What craftsmanship!
Those tiles are amazing and I can’t help but wonder how they keep them intact. Beautiful photos and wonderful scenes of Seville as always, Noel.
Sevilla is one of my favorite places. The colors and architecture of the Plaza de Espana are just gorgeous.
Plaza de Espana is beautiful and so colourful. Great photos.
Great photos! I love Seville and you’ve really captured the incredible detail of the mosaics in Plaza de Espana.
This an amazing city indeed, but your pictures are too blue! They look weird for en eye!
I must say that I really like Moorish neo/Art Deco architecture now that I’ve seen your photos. Those arches and the painted tiles are a very compelling mix. As always, your photos inspire me to want to go and see it for myself.
I may not ever make it across the ocean again, but I travel through the pictures each time I visit.
These bridges are a work of art! And so is the rest:) Thanks Noel for capturing these stunning views for us:)
Hi Noel, I love the painterly effect of the photos! The architecture and details in Plaza de Espana is so exquisite. And you captured them well in each of your photos. Love the blues.
My friend visited Spain last year for a Flamenco dancing trip and really enjoyed it.
Yay! More Sevilla…I can never get enough. Aren’t those tiles and horsecarts just awesome? Love your shots!