Metropol Parasol Sevilles modern marvel
A once derelict parking lot has been turned into a space-age homage to modern architecture. A vast swirling sequence of wood, steel and concrete mushrooms supporting overhead walkways, the Parasol is truly incredible. Some might say it's totally out of kilter with the stately old Baroque buildings that surround the square it occupies, but I think it's tremendous. You can ascend to the upper level and stroll along elevated walkways for fabulous views of the structure itself and across the rooftops of the city. On one of the upper levels there are also plans for a tapas bar/restaurant which will offer guests panoramic views as they drink and dine. In the basement you'll also find a museum of Roman remains carefully saved during the building's creation.(A separate entry fee of 2 Euros applies.) The local fresh produce market is also located here, a natural hub which gives the building a greater sense of humanity. Seville Archeology Museum Rocking Roman Remnants Housed in the Gothic Pavilion built for the 1929 Great Ibero-American Exhibition in Parque Maria Luisa, Seville archaeology museum houses some truly impressive finds. It’s an old style museum so don't expect any interactive audiovisuals or other modern technology. But don't let that put you off the exhibits. Here you don't need any smoke and mirrors to impress. The basement contains a host of sparkling golden gems and jewelry (some of it imitation) from the incredible finds at nearby Carambolo whilst the ground floor is packed with awesome Roman remains from nearby Italica in particular. Stars of the show for me are the huge mosaics in particular The Triumph of Bacchus which depicts the god of wine being pulled along on a chariot by two tigers in room 13.
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