Finally completed in 2011, this sprawling wooden structure overshadows the Plaza de la Encarnación with six parasols in mushroom shapes. Locals simply call it “Las Setas” (Spanish for “mushrooms”) and you have to see it to believe it. The plaza had been the site of a public market for more than a century. When excavations began to build a new one, Roman and Moorish ruins were found underground, delaying the process for years. Now the underground portion is the Antiquarium, a well-interpreted archaeological site, and the sculptural Las Setas, designed by German architect Jürgen Mayer-Hermann, towers above a new upscale public market that features tapas bars, delis and food stalls. Upper levels of Las Setas include an observation deck and restaurant.
Seville
Travel Guide
Seville› Attraction
Metropol Parasol
Plaza de la Encarnación, s/n
Our Rating
Hours
Market Mon–Sat 8am–3pm. Antiquarium Tues–Sat 10am–8pm, Sun 10am–2pm. Viewing level Sun–Thurs 10:30am–11:45pm, Fri–Sat 10:30am–12:45am
Transportation
Bus: 27, 32, A2
Phone
60-663-52-14
Prices
Viewing level 3€; Antiquarium 2.10€
Web site
Metropol Parasol
Map
Plaza de la Encarnación, s/n SevilleNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.