Spanish Scenery ~ Seville 3

Metropol Parasol (Las Setas de Sevilla) 🌳🏙️ Rising dramatically in Plaza de la Encarnación, this futuristic "mushroom" structure (lovingly nicknamed Las Setas by locals) is Seville's modern icon! Designed by German architect Jürgen Mayer and completed in 2011, this 26-meter-tall wooden wonder holds the title of world's largest wooden structure! Explore Its 4 Levels: 🟤 Basement: Discover ancient Roman & Moorish ruins excavated during construction. 🟠 Ground Floor: Bustling market with local flavors. 🟡 Levels 2 & 3: Panoramic viewing decks (ticket required)—perfect for sunset vistas over Seville’s orange rooftops! 🌇 Seville: A City Shaped by Water & History 💧🏛️ 7th century BC: Early settlements begin. 43 BC: Roman Hispalis founded. 712 AD: Arab rule transforms the city (many Moorish landmarks remain!). 1248: King Ferdinand III reclaims it for Christian Spain, sparking a golden age. 1492: After Columbus’ voyage, Seville monopolizes New World trade (peak prosperity!). 18th–19th centuries: Decline, then revival with industrialization. 1928: Guadalquivir River dredged, restoring maritime trade. 1992: Hosts the World Expo, boosting modernity. Today, Seville thrives as Andalusia’s cultural & economic heart, home to: 🚗 Automotive/tech industries 🍊 Orange tree-lined streets (nicknamed "Ciudad de las Naranjas") 🎓 Historic University of Seville #SpainTravel #Seville #MetropolParasol #CityOfHistory #Wanderlust 📸🇪🇸