Top 1 in Top 10 tourist attractions in Spain.
Built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition to celebrate the regions of Spain, Plaza de España is an impressive semicircular pavilion surrounded by colonnades. Beautifully colored tiles representing each province of Spain are placed overlooking the long swimming pool, crossed by bridges. This is a popular place to visit for a stroll or paddle around the pool and under the bridges.
Plaza de España is the focal point of the large Parque de María Luisa, with gardens, lawns and a half-mile shaded boardwalk stretching along the river across from central Seville. You can rent a bicycle or go by horse-drawn carriage. Any day is busy, on Sunday the park is filled with families.
The best way to see the giant trees, flower beds, pools, gazebos and man-made rock formations with waterfalls is to stroll through the park, following the side paths into the fenced gardens. At the end of the park you'll find a small but rich archeology museum with Visigoth gem-encrusted crosses and ancient gold work.