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Torre del OrovsSetas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol)
Both Metropol Parasol and Torre del Oro are recommended by experts. Overall, Metropol Parasol scores significantly higher than Torre del Oro. Metropol Parasol comes in at 94 with praise from 8 publications such as Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Atlas Obscura.
Torre del Oro
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
Paseo de Cristobal Colon, Seville
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Fodor's "In 1248, Admiral Ramón de Bonifaz broke through the barrier, and Ferdinand III captured Seville. The tower houses a small naval museum." Full review
Afar Magazine "The wide plazas and footpaths near the tower are full of benches, perfect for people watching. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This fine 13C Almohad tower looking over the River Guadalquivir was once part of the city's defensive system." Full review
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On the first floor, don't miss the impressive figurehead.
U.S. News & World Report12.0
"The Guadalquivir River once served as the main waterway to southern Spain and Seville was one of the region's primary ports. Naturally a port with that much influence needed protection..." Full review
Frommer's "It serves as the Museo Maritimo and recounts the history of port from its Almohad era to its shipping heyday of the 16th and 17th centuries." Full review
Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol)
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure Frommer's Fodor's Michelin Guide Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura U.S. News & World Report
Independent
Plaza de la Encarnacion, 41003 Seville
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Concierge "Consisting of six enormous wooden umbrellas, Metropol Parasol... is Seville's contemporary iconic architectural statement."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Who... would have dreamt of constructing a ‘flying waffle’ in the middle of one of Seville’s most traditional shopping squares?" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Houses a lively market where you can shop for the city’s best jamón ibérico, an elevated space for open-air concerts and flamenco festivals." Full review
Frommer's "You have to see it to believe it." Full review
Fodor's "Walkways run through the "tree tops" affording great views of the city, especially at sunset." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This sinuous and highly "organic" structure measures 150m by 70m and stands 26m tall, making it the world's largest wooden structure." Full review
Afar Magazine "More popularly known as Las Setas de la Encarnación or just Las Setas ("The Mushrooms"), it's a waffle-patterned complex of six connected wooden structures that do indeed rather resemble mushrooms." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The world's largest wooden structure. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report8.0
"The largest wooden structure in the world. The architectural wonder serves as a gathering place and features a farmers market, a restaurant, an archeological museum, winding rooftop walkways." Full review
Independent "Also known as the Metropol Parasol or the Mushrooms of the Incarnation, Las Setas looks like an overgrown, kitschy marquee with a honeycomb roof"
City guide
November 26, 2021
