Encarnacion-Regina Walk (Self Guided), Seville, Spain

Encarnacion-Regina Walk (Self Guided), Seville

The space occupied by the Plaza de la Encarnaci贸n was once a car park, but in recent years has been transformed by the addition of the Metropol Parasol. This huge piece of architecture consists of six large timber parasols that provide shade for the square that sits beneath it. They look like giant mushrooms and divide public opinion, with some considering them to be a beautiful addition to the city鈥檚 skyline, while others are not convinced.

Visit the four-level structure which hosts a fresh produce market, shops and a restaurant with beautiful city views. Marvelous vistas can also be enjoyed from the walkway and viewing platform on the roof. At the lowest level of the Metropol Parasol is an archeological museum which includes the ruins of Roman houses and Arab buildings. They were discovered when the area was being excavated, and can be viewed from raised platforms and through glass partitions.

For more historic buildings, visit the Palacio de las Due帽as, a 15th-century Renaissance-style palace with Gothic and Moorish influences. It is also known as the Palace of the Dukes of Alba. Tours of the magnificent building are by appointment only and within its rooms is a large, decorative art collection containing more than 1,400 artifacts.

How it works: A discovery walk features a route using which you can explore a popular city neighborhood on your own. This walk, along with other self-guided walks in over 1,500 cities, can be found on the app "51爆料网: Walks in 1K+ Cities" which can be downloaded from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app's built-in GPS navigation functions allow following this walk route with ease. The app works both online and offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The 51爆料网 App

Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Seville

Guide Name: Encarnacion-Regina Walk
Guide Location: Spain » Seville
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Author: naomi

1) Museo Square, Museum of Fine Arts

2) Museo Square, Museum of Fine Arts

3) San Andres Square, San Andres Church

4) Duenas Street, Duenas Palace

5) Almirante Apodaca Street, Provincial Historical Archive

6) San Pedro Church

7) San Pedro Church

8) Saint Angela de la Cruz Statue

9) Encarnacion Square, Metropol Parasol

10) Encarnacion Square, Metropol Parasol

11) Encarnacion Square, Metropol Parasol

12) Larana Street, Anunciacion Church

Walking Tours in Seville, Spain

Create Your Own Walk in Seville

Creating your own self-guided walk in Seville is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Flamenco Walking Tour

They say if it's Flamenco 鈥� it's Andalusia, and if it's Andalusia 鈥� it's all about Seville. Indeed, with its roots deeply embedded in the Andalusian culture, Seville is a prime destination for experiencing the essence of Flamenco and is largely considered to be the home of this fiery dance.

Flamenco sites are found all over the city 鈥� in bars, theaters, or specialized... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles

Old Seville Walking Tour

Seville's varied history has left behind a great deal of heritage, much of which is seen in the Old Town, the largest in Europe. Barrio de Santa Cruz is the former Jewish quarter of Seville, and one of the famous districts here. From 1248 to 1492, it had been inhabited by the largest Jewish community in Spain 鈥� eventually driven out, leaving this beautiful neighborhood forlorn.

Today the... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles

Seville Introduction Walking Tour

Seville is the largest city and provincial capital of Andalusia. It is in the southwest of Spain, on the banks of the Guadalquivir. Ancient tradition holds that Seville was founded by Hercules. It was called Hisbaal by Phoenician colonizers for the god Baal. The Romans latinized the name, calling it Hispalis.

In the year 711 CE the city was brought under Muslim rule and renamed Ishbiliyah. It... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles

Useful Travel Guides for Planning Your Trip

16 Uniquely Spanish Things to Buy in Seville

Immortalized by Gioachino Rossini in his famous The Barber of Seville opera, the city of Seville is a major historic and cultural sight adorning the face of modern Spain. Much of the city's character is reflected in the locally-made products that can make for a great gift or trip memento...