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Metropol Parasol

Plaza de la Encarnacion, Seville, Spain
Ranked #15 of 88 attractions in Seville
4.0 of 5 stars 113 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: Yes
Traveller Description: The Metropol Parasol is located at the Plaza de la Encarnacion and the wooden building was finished in April, 2011. This was designed by Berlin... more »
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Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

It is a stunning building, without a shadow of doubt but we felt a bit ripped off having to pay to go to the roof to walk around that we decided to skip the archiological exhibition which cost more Euros. I know they spent a lot of money on it and need to cover costs but this really felt like... More

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Riga, Latvia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Such a nice surprise! Impressive. It is so inspiring to see that people have so much creativity, courage and funding for this kind of building. ;) More

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Surrey, Canada
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Very bizarre and worthwhile building in the shopping district of Sevilla. Apparently it;s the largest wooden building in the world. Very modern and worth a look. More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Very modernistic, iconic architecture in the middle of Seville. Allegedly, the locals weren't so happy with it but it is worth seeing. This amazing structure was erected in place of an old disused market hall. It houses a fish and vegetable market on the ground floor. In the basement is some ancient ruins excavated when they demolished the original market... More

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Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
117 helpful votes 117 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

A nice walk through Santa Cruz neighborhood brings you to this fascination structure--amazing architecture and views, very interesting museum on the lower level. Maybe not on your 'must-see' list if you only have a short visit, but well worth seeing if you have time. More

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Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany
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129 reviews 129 reviews
Reviews in 43 cities Reviews in 43 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Not only an interesting piece of architecture but some amazing views of Seville. Well worth a visit. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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161 reviews 161 reviews
Reviews in 50 cities Reviews in 50 cities
108 helpful votes 108 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

It is stated that the Metropol Parasol is the largest wooden structure in the world, the structure was designed to revitalise this part of Seville, there once stood a parking lot. It truly is a impressive piece of modern architecture, we really enjoyed the opportunity to be able to walk on rampway on the top. The ticket office is on... More

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Sacramento, CA
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This is the strangest looking thing, a huge modern construction plunked in the middle of an old neighborhood. Unfortunately it wasn't open when we went, so we couldn't go up inside. More

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chicago
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

This amazing structure combines high-design with contrasting ancient surroundings, wonderful views, a food market which is an ethnographic treat, and archeology museum with stunning mosaics and building foundations in situ. An added treat was walking there from the Cathedral and passing through the utterly charming Plaza de Alfafa which looks something like a fantasy, Richard Scary illustration of a perfect... More

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Chamisal, New Mexico, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We walked here from our hotel in the Santa Cruz neighborhood thinking that the parasol would be a visual treat. It was but the best part is below-the museum downstairs. Besides learning something about Romans of Seville we saw a photography show. The design of the space is stunning with glass walls, dramatic lighting. More

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