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Plaza de Espana is one of the most beautiful and impressive public spaces in Spain. There is an adjoining Park named Maria Luisa Park. It was constructed in 1929 for an ill-fated Fair of the Americas.
Seville hosted the Spanish-American Exhibition and at that time several buildings were built. Plaza de Espana showcased Spain's industry and technology exhibits. It is located just at ten minutes walk to the east of the cathedral. Today there are the government offices at the plaza.
The Plaza is a monolithic half circle and the building runs on the periphery of half circle. There is a large fountain in the center. It is an ideal place to stroll. The fountains, tile work and monumental stairways adorn Plaza de Espana.
En route to Plaza one chances upon to see the Fábrica de Tabacos, city's old tobacco factory and the setting for Bizet's Carmen. At the end of the Park, mansions from the fair have been converted into museums.
Museo Arqueologico is open on Tuesday from 3 pm to 8 pm, Wednesday to Sat from 9 am to 8 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 2 pm. The museum houses most important archeology collection in Andalucia. One of the main statues in the museum is of the virgin goddess once worshipped throughout the Mediterranean. Just opposite this museum is Popular Arts Museum. The timings of this museum are same as Museo Arqueologico.
There are bronze statues of Don Quixote on his horse and Sancho Panza on his mule where visitors flock to get their photographs. Just behind them is a statue of Cervantes gazing at his creations.
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