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Setas de Sevilla
Cultural landmark in Seville, Spain
Travel Tips
A great way to end your day with charming views of the city. 1
A great final stop to appreciate charming views of the city. 2
A great spot to appreciate Seville's modern architecture. 3
Offers breathtaking aerial views of Seville. 4
Consider the ticket price for the top view, but the structure itself is a sight to behold. 5
A great spot to end your day; the views from the top are worth the ticket price. 6
Introduction
Design and Structure
- 🍄 Structure: Consists of six large mushroom-shaped parasols.
- 🏛️ Inspiration: Inspired by the vaults of the Cathedral of Seville and the ficus trees in Plaza del Cristo de Burgos.
- 🪵 Material: Made from micro-laminated Finnish pine, coated in polyurethane.
- 🔩 Construction: Utilized 3,500 pieces of wood and 16 million screws.
- 🏗️ Engineering: Initially faced technical challenges and budget overruns.
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Levels and Features
- 🔍 Level 0: Antiquarium museum displaying Roman and Moorish remains.
- 🛒 Level 1: Central Market with retail and restaurant spaces.
- 🌳 Level 2: Elevated, shady open-air plaza for public events.
- 🍽️ Level 3: Tapas restaurant and event space at 22 meters height.
- 🌆 Level 4: Panoramic terraces offering views of Seville's old city.
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Historical Background
- 🏛️ 19th Century: Originally a dedicated market building.
- 🛠️ 1948: Partial demolition for urban renewal plans.
- 🏚️ 1973: Market building demolished due to dilapidation.
- 🕵️ 1990: Discovery of Roman and Al-Andalus ruins halted construction.
- 🏆 2004: International competition held to redevelop the area.
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Visitor Information
- 📍 Address: Plaza de la Encarnación, Seville.
- 🚇 Transport: Metro Line 1 (800 meters walk) or bus lines 27 and 32.
- 🎟️ Tickets: 'El Mirador' daytime €5, evening €10.
- 🕒 Hours: November to March: 9:30 am to 12:00 am; April to October: 9:30 am to 12:30 am.
- 🌐 Website: setasdesevilla.com
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Controversies and Challenges
- 💸 Budget: Initial cost estimate of €50 million, final cost around €100 million.
- 🛠️ Technical Issues: Structural assumptions untested, design initially deemed unfeasible.
- 🌡️ Material Concerns: Micro-laminated wood prone to swelling and cracking due to temperature changes.
- ♿ Accessibility: Criticized for lack of accessibility features for people with disabilities.
- 🗣️ Public Opinion: Mixed reactions, with both strong approval and disapproval.
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| Travel Information |
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| 📞 Phone: +34 606 63 52 14 |
| 🌐 Website: https://www.setasdesevilla.com/ |
| 🕒 Hours: See hours |
| 📍 Address: Pl. de la Encarnación, s/n, Casco Antiguo, 41003 Sevilla, Spain |
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