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The Plaza de España


The Plaza de España
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Copyright: Syed Islam (siislam) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 99 W: 0 N: 79] (1389)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-03-16
Categories: Architecture
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Andalusia [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-07 10:18
Viewed: 582
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Plaza de España 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, among them the Plaza designed by Aníbal González. On the Park's edge was built the current Plaza de España to showcase Spain's industry and technology exhibits.

The Plaza is a huge half-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 can have their photo taken by their own home province.
(wikipedia)
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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer [C: 3409 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-01-08 10:16]

Hi Syed.
Beautiful Building, good looking picture of it.
Been many times in Spain, and close to Sevilla but not into it., Pity.
Best regards from Jan

great and impressive building, nice shot, well composed with the fountain in front of it.
good job & best wishes, thor.

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