A Short History of Seville’s Plaza de España!

Seville’s famous and iconic Plaza de España was built for the Ibero-American Exhibition World Fair of 1929. While the plaza was once the centerpiece of the fair, it is now one of Seville’s biggest tourist attractions which has even been used in the filming of huge Hollywood movies.

While traveling throughout southern Spain in the Andalusia region, you will not want to miss the city of Seville (or Sevilla in Spanish). Seville is actually the capital of the Andalusia region and is full of Spanish culture and treasures of traveling such as the Plaza de España. There are so many interesting places to visit within Seville, like the Cathedral, the Royal Alcazar and the Bull Ring, but the Plaza de España is one spectacular treasure you won’t want to miss. 

A Brief History of Plaza de España

Believe it or not, one of Spain’s most recognizable squares, the Plaza de España is actually less than a hundred years old. It was originally designed and constructed for the Ibero-American Exposition World’s Fair that took place in Seville in 1929 to bring Spain together with its former Latin American colonies by sharing culture and promoting positive relationships among the participating countries. To read more about the history of Plaza de España visit the Treasures Of Traveling website. 

-- Luke Keeler