Today I’m taking you on a short but comprehensive walk around the provinces of Spain.
We will start our tour close to the impressive fountain that graces the courtyard of Seville’s Plaza de España.
Just over a century ago, Seville commenced the redevelopment of an extensive area of the city, ready to host the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition World Fair. Work started on the Parque de María Luisa in 1911, involving a reshaping of the earlier park and the addition of tiled fountains, pavilions, walls, ponds and benches.
The Plaza de España buildings, designed by Aníbal González, were built on the edge of the park to showcase Spain’s industry and technology exhibits. The buildings take the form of a large semi-circle with a fountain, moat and bridges. Around the walls, stand tiled alcoves, each representing either a province of Spain or an aspect of Spanish culture.
We will benefit from their kindness to make our 750 metre walk around the country, covering most of the current provinces – in alphabetical order, of course.
The Plaza de España’s visual fame is not new: it has been used as a film location many times, including Lawrence of Arabia in 1962, Star Wars: Episode II in 2002 and The Dictator in 2012.
Map of simple walk around Plaza de Espana
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 8 June 2016
Part of Monday Walk
Travel with Intent 
Came here because of Kim at Do You See What I See??, staying here because of your amazing photography and words.
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Great post!
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The collage of art is just stunning. And love the fountain in the first photo.
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What a splendid way to see Spain in one place! I loved your photos which really brought this place to life.
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Not often I find anything so time and mile economic !
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Thankyou for this glimpse… ahem… in-debt look into the Plaza. Like a small holiday for my eyes.
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Glad it gave you pleasure. The quality of the tiles and the gorgeous fountain in the centre gave me s relaxing few hours. (Even if photo finger wasn’t allowed to rest!)
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Holy shit!
Oh sorry – that was the first phrase that came out when this colorful and wonderful post loaded on my phone – soaked up what I could and will be back later –
Oh my goodness I think I love Spain –
And dear Debbie – this is truly a “travel with intent” special feature post!
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Glad you enjoyed the fantasy tour, Yvette
I always enjoy Spain. A large, varied, beautiful country. I still have so much of it to see.
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Well Spain will be proud at your depiction – and I bet you love to have more to conquer – ha!
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Indeed. I suppose my next challenge should be to visit each province in person! In fact, I’m off to count how many I’ve been to so far. Won’t be many
On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 6:30 AM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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oh so you do have some more traveling to do…
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38 provinces to go!!
On Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 10:18 AM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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🙂 safe travels amiga….
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Amazing photos! And I love the idea of laying out the gallery of the provinces in alphabetical order 🙂
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Wow, astonishing!
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Wow. Another place to add to my list. The alcoves are beautiful.
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Very good. Just managed to see the gallery. Excellent job.
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Thank you!
On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 11:14 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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Fantastic, Debs! 🙂 🙂 It must have taken you forever to get all the shots! When I was there with my daughter a few years ago I took a few, but not in any organised way. I love it that some of them have people on the benches. They really add to it, don’t they? Jude will love this- she was talking about going back to Seville. Hugs, darlin. Thank you very much for the link 🙂
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It did take a long time and I am missing about 3 provinces – I can’t work out if I missed them or they weren’t there!
I have a couple more Seville walks to come – more steps and fewer photos.
On Wed, Jun 8, 2016 at 10:23 PM, Travel with Intent wrote:
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I promise not to tell 🙂
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Sevilla, la bonita 🙂
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It certainly is!
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