The Setas

As a very new icon of Seville, the Metropol Parasol is a modern, stunning piece of architecture. Locals have recoined this building, "las setas", or mushrooms, for its long stems and cap-like formations. Its construction period started in 2005, and it was finally completed in April of 2011. 

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While it was under construction, I always felt I was trapped in a science fiction movie because of the odd juxtaposition of old, traditional buildings surrounding it.

 The building has four floors with a restaurant on the panaroma terrace. Fancy a glass of sangria, anyone?

The terrace has winding walkways at different degrees, giving spectators unique and interesting views of the city and the structure itself. 

While I was not a fan of this project when I first laid eyes on it, I must admit the views of the old churches are breathtaking.

The waffle-like structures allow some light and shade to peek through below.

Seville is an enchanting, traditional city in general, but this building makes the "must see" list of things to visit!

I reminisced about all the different places I knew when I lived here. The view of the bridge reminds me of our Sunday picnics at the park with friends. Sigh...

Paloma peeks to see what was lurking out in the distance.

A Ruiz Delgado family shot.

More curious views of "the largest wooden structure in the world". 

Originally, the space was supposed to be a parking structure, but with the discovery of a some Roman and Moorish ruins below, construction came to a halt. Somehow, the building came to be, but the ruins are still preserved in a museum below.

A brief intermission to see Paloma practice some yoga outside the underground museum.

It also houses a photographic exhibition of Sevillano culture.

Thanks for dropping by!