san francisco plaza

this plaza was where the Spanish inquisition took place. today a wide open space. views of the giralda tower behind the bank of spain building to the south. to the west the town hall of seville or ayuntamiento de Sevilla - built in 1526 initially , platereque style, and remodelled in 19th century. the square has had many names depending on political situation. plaza de constitution, plaza real de Fernando vii.... there was another beautiful flatiron building - edificio de la adriatica- with lots of moorish details commissioned in 1914 built in 1922 in time for the ibos American exhibition of 1929. the building has mudejar, plateresque, and gothic styles blended together.Read more