Metropol Parasol, Seville

Name: Metropol Parasol
Address: Plaza de la Encarnacion, Seville, 41003, Spain
Telephone: +34 954 21 72 25

#34 among attractions in Seville

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Facts and practical information

Setas de Sevilla or Las Setas, initially titled Metropol Parasol, is a wooden structure located at La Encarnación square in the old quarter of Seville, Spain. It was designed by the German architect Jürgen Mayer and completed in April 2011. It has dimensions of 150 by 70 metres and an approximate height of 26 metres and claims to be the largest wooden structure in the world. Its appearance, location, delays and cost overruns in construction resulted in much public controversy. ()

Local name: Setas de Sevilla Completed: 2011 (13 years ago)Coordinates: 37°23'39"N, 5°59'30"W

Address

Plaza de la EncarnacionCasco Antiguo (Encarnación Regina)Seville 41003 Spain

Contact

+34 954 21 72 25

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Day trips

Metropol Parasol – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo de Bellas Artes, Casa de Pilatos, Palacio Arzobispal, Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija.

0.5 miW
Fine-art museum in a 17th-century palace
Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville
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Ducal palace with courtyards and artworks
Casa de Pilatos, Seville
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0.5 miS
Baroque architecture, Palace
Palacio Arzobispal, Seville
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~940 ftSW
Palace decorated with Roman mosaics
Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija, Seville
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seville, the Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of Spain. This hidden gem, often overlooked by the casual tourist, is an architectural marvel that dates back to the 16th century.
~840 ftNE
Palace, History museum, Historical place
Palacio de las Dueñas, Seville
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0.4 miSW
Baroque church with many frescoes
Santa María Magdalena, Seville
11 min walk • Santa María Magdalena is a Baroque church in Seville, southern Spain. It was built in 1691-1709 to a design of architect Leonardo de Figueroa. It is the seat of various hermandades.
~1840 ftN
Alameda de Hércules plaza with gay bars
La Alameda, Seville
9 min walk • The Alameda de Hércules, or simply La Alameda, is a garden square or mall in Seville, southern Spain. Built in 1574, it was originally a promenaded public garden, named after the eight rows of white poplar trees that fill its central part.
~1840 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of Saint Louis of France, Seville
9 min walk • The Church of Saint Louis of France, located in the historic district of Seville, Spain, represents an example of Baroque architecture in the 18th century. The church was designed by the architect Leonardo of Figueroa and constructed between 1699 and 1730 on behalf of the Society of Jesus.
~1030 ftE
Church
Church of Santa Catalina, Seville
5 min walk • The Church of Santa Catalina is a church located in Sevilla, Spain, constructed in the fourteenth century. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1912.
0.4 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Casa de los Pinelo, Seville
12 min walk • The Casa de los Pinelo is a Renaissance building located in the centre of Seville in Spain. It houses both the Real Academia Sevillana de Buenas Letras and the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de Santa Isabel de Hungría.
~1870 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Concerts and shows
Museo del Baile Flamenco, Seville
10 min walk • The Flamenco Dance Museum of Seville, is located in the heart of the city, in the Barrio de Santa Cruz, between the famous Plaza de la Alfalfa and the Cathedral. Almost the entire museum is dedicated to one of the artistic expressions that has had...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Metropol Parasol open?

Metropol Parasol is open:

Monday 10 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 10 pm
Thursday 10 am - 10 pm
Friday 10 am - 10 pm
Saturday 10 am - 10 pm
Sunday 10 am - 10 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Metropol Parasol?

Nearby attractions include Plaza de la Encarnación, Seville (3 min walk), Palacio de las Dueñas, Seville (5 min walk), Casco Antiguo, Seville (5 min walk), Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija, Seville (5 min walk).

How to get to Metropol Parasol by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metropol Parasol:

Bus

Imagen • Lines: 27, 32 (3 min walk)
Laraña • Lines: 27, 32 (3 min walk)

Tram

Plaza Nueva • Lines: T1 (12 min walk)
Archivo de Indias • Lines: T1 (17 min walk)

Metro

Puerta de Jerez • Lines: L1 (22 min walk)
Prado San Sebastián • Lines: L1 (25 min walk)

Train

Sevilla - Santa Justa (24 min walk)
San Bernardo (34 min walk)