Seville at Plaza de Espana

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Triana established it's name for Spanish Ceramics. The clay soils of the Quadalquivir are a particulary good source for making pottery.
Ceramic Tiles (azulejos) are just everywhere & the modern buildings use them as well. The Ceramics began here in the Islamic period then the Spanish-Muslim ceramists contributed the glazing techniques to architecture, in facades, sunrooms, baseboards & ceilings. Since then the Mudejar adopted oriental techniques that formed the basis of the local style. Then came the Mosaics & tiles usually hand painted with popular motifs. Eventually came an industrial process of wooden moulds. And being made in Triana the Plaza de Espana is covered in tiles too!

And so today consisted of a walk to the incredible Plaza de Espana. Built in 1929. 50,000 sq metres, gates are open to the public free. Amazing!! The four bridges represent the ancient kingdoms of Spain: Castille, Leon, Aragon & Navarre.

32 at 7.30pm.

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