Maria Luisa Park (Parque De Maria Luisa) in Seville

The Maria Luisa Park in Seville transports you to a different world with its lush green landscapes. It is a pride of Seville, the financial capital of Spain and is a mark of the growing development that is touching the otherwise culturally rich city of Spain. The process of development started in the 1920’s according to which the southern end of the city was reserved mainly for Parks and Gardens and extensive boulevards. The Maria Luisa Park (Parque De Maria Luisa) is the crowning jewel among all the parks in Seville and enjoys the center of attraction.

Features of Maria Luisa Park (Parque De Maria Luisa) in Seville

  -  The Maria Luisa Park in Seville covers only half the area compared to Duchess Maria Luisa Fernanda’s Palace Gardens.

  -    -  Maria Luisa Park is designed by the famous architect Anibal Gonzalez. A mix and match of the Art Deco of 1920’s and replica of Mudejar has been used by the renowned architect as the design elements.

  -  The Maria Luisa Park is lined extensively with palms, elms, Mediterranean pines and orange trees. The beauty of the Park is enhanced by the innumerous flower beds, ponds and artificial fountains.

  -  On the edge of the Park stand some of the gorgeous looking buildings of Seville, the symbol of the city’s opulence. The notable one is the Guatemala Building located off the Paseo de La Palmera.

  -  The Maria Luisa Park in Seville is also home to some of the grandest mansions which have now been transformed into museums. All the museums are located at the far end of the Park and consist of Seville’s archaeological findings. On display are the findings from Italica which comprises of Roman mosaics and priceless artifacts. The Phoenician Statuette of Astarte Tanit who was the celebrated virgin Goddess worshipped throughout the Mediterranean is the real eye catcher.