Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)
Las Setas de Sevilla
One of the largest timber structures in the world, shaped like a giant mushroom. Its wavy elevated walkway on the roof gives views of the Seville old town at sunset.
Metropol Parasol was designed by the German architect Jürgen Mayer and opened in 2011 on Plaza de la Encarnación. Six huge mushroom-shaped canopies make up the structure, which is about 150 metres long and 26 metres high. Locals nickname it Las Setas, 'the mushrooms'. The building has four levels. The basement holds the Antiquarium museum, which displays Roman and Moorish remains discovered during construction. The ground floor is a traditional food market. The second level is an open-air plaza. The top level is a wavy elevated walkway with 360-degree views, where you can see the Cathedral and the Giralda. It is most beautiful at sunset and at night under the lights. An immersive light show called 'Aurora' runs at certain times. Rooftop tickets cost about 15 euros, with a lower price for Seville residents, and can be booked on the official website. Plan to go up 30 to 60 minutes before sunset. Getting there: it is in the northern part of the old town, about 12 minutes' walk from the Cathedral. Calle Sierpes, a shopping street, and a dense cluster of tapas bars are nearby. Notes: in summer the walkway is exposed to hot sun during the day, so avoid midday. The walkway may close in rain.
Opening hours
Rooftop about 9:30 AM–midnight (check website)
Nearby sights
- Palace of the Countess of Lebrija
- Palacio de las Dueñas
- Church of the Divine Saviour
- Flamenco Dance Museum
- Casa de Pilatos
- Church of San Luis de los Franceses
- Seville Cathedral & La Giralda
- Museum of Fine Arts of Seville