Seville

THE ARTS

Located in María Luisa Park is the Museum of Popular Art and Traditions . Created in 1972 to display the rich ethnographic variety, it exhibits objects and utensils from the past. Standing opposite to it, in Plaza de América, the Seville Archaeological Museum has a stunning collection of remains from ancient civilizations. Discover remains from the Roman era found in the Itálica archaeological site and the rest of Andalusia, and the Carambolo treasure: 21 pieces of Tartessian origin carved in gold. InSeville'sPlazade laEncarnaciónsquare you'll find the “Seville Mushrooms” (or Metropol Parasol ) by the German archi- tect Jürgen Mayer. The largest wooden structure in theworld, its five tiers house the Antiquarium (the most important site from Roman times in Seville), a pro-

Photo: Seville Tourist Board

ANTIQUARIUM

duce market and a raised square pro- viding a venue for different events and the structure of six parasols that shades this space. Its walkway-viewing plat- form offers amazing views over the city. L L For further information go to: setasdesevilla.com

b b METROPOL PARASOL

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