The Espacio Metropol Parasol replaces the old covered market at the Plaza de of La Encarnación in Seville.
Metropol Parasol
We arrive in Seville in the evening and it was time to go dinner. We booked a centrally located hotel and it was only a short walk to the Plaza de la Encarnación. The Metropol Parasol is already beautiful illuminated and fascinates already by its size.
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More InformationA giant mushroom-shaped structure of wood and steel was built on a platform, where you can find bars, restaurants, shops, a market and an archaeological museum. Actually, it consists of six mushrooms, which are connected at some points.
Footbridges on the roof serve as a viewing platform and adventure trails.
Originally an office building should be built here, but when archaeological remains were found here, it came to an invitation to tender for the redesign of the square.
The Berlin architect Mayer-Hermann won with his design and in 2005 the construction was started. Technical difficulties led to delays and significant increases in construction costs. The building was completed in 2011.
Suddenly it gets loud and rollerbladers arrive at the square. Apparently it’s Blade Night in Seville.
We choose a restaurant with outdoor tables where we have a good view of the building and enjoy the sight for the rest of the evening.
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