Experts' Choice Award Parque de Maria Luisa
What the experts agree on
Seville's beloved Maria Luisa Park transforms century-old palace gardens into a serene urban escape with tree-lined paths, ponds, and cycling routes—perfect for dodging the city's bustle.
“Located on a stretch of green grounds along the Guadalquivir River, the storybook-perfect Parque de Maria Luisa was once the expansive gardens of the centuries-old San Telmo Palace.”
– Travel + Leisure
Concierge "The lungs of the city, this park has monuments, pavilions, and pools shaded by palm, pine, and elm trees."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A delightful place to escape from the noise of the city, with its duck ponds, snoozing sevillanos and paths snaking under the trees." Full review
Frommer's "The palace, whose baroque facade is visible behind the deluxe Alfonso XIII Hotel, today houses a seminary." Full review
Fodor's "Formerly the garden of the Palacio de San Telmo, this park blends formal design and wild vegetation." Full review
Afar Magazine "The lovely Maria Luisa Park began as palace gardens but was transformed into a well-used and much beloved public space in the early 20th century." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Like the plaza, this park was largely built for exhibition at the 1929 World's Fair and has remained one of Seville's most popular sites since. You can take a stroll, ride a bicycle " Full review
Lonely Planet "Next to Plaza de España, the shady Parque de María Luisa has attractions of its own, including the Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares and an aquarium"
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