Plaza del Triunfo (Triumph Square), Seville
The Plaza del Triunfo, or Triumph Square, is a popular meeting spot that is adjacent to many beautiful, historic buildings. The plaza gets its name from the Triumph of Our Lady of Patrocinio temple, a baroque temple built in 1756.
Other buildings and structures near the Triumph Square include the House of Province, the General Archive of the Indies, the Chapel of Our Lady of Antigua and the Immaculate Conception monument, built in 1918. This monument pays homage to Bartolome Esteban Murillo, Miguel Cid, Martínez Montanes and Juan de Pineda.
The plaza was previously known as the Plaza de los Cantos during construction of the cathedral. It was called Plaza del Hospital del Ray when the House of Province was used as a Hospital. The name was changed in the 18th century after completion of the temple and the Triunfo monument.
Triumph Square is within easy reach of many of the city's most historic and important areas.
Other buildings and structures near the Triumph Square include the House of Province, the General Archive of the Indies, the Chapel of Our Lady of Antigua and the Immaculate Conception monument, built in 1918. This monument pays homage to Bartolome Esteban Murillo, Miguel Cid, Martínez Montanes and Juan de Pineda.
The plaza was previously known as the Plaza de los Cantos during construction of the cathedral. It was called Plaza del Hospital del Ray when the House of Province was used as a Hospital. The name was changed in the 18th century after completion of the temple and the Triunfo monument.
Triumph Square is within easy reach of many of the city's most historic and important areas.
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Sight Name: Plaza del Triunfo (Triumph Square)
Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Seville, Spain
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
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