Plaza del Triunfo

It is a symbolic space that showcases Seville’s architectural and historical heritage. Its name commemorates the survival of Seville Cathedral during the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, which left the structure unscathed. The name was officially adopted in 1845. Following the earthquake, the Temple of Triumph was built in 1756, and later, the Immaculate Conception monument was erected in 1918. These monuments symbolize the veneration of the Virgin Mary, closely tied to the cathedral. During the day, the place is lively with tourists, while at night, it transforms into a romantic setting with beautiful lighting.

Truly beautiful spot. Full of history, stunning architecture and gorgeous horses!

Beautiful place. Horse drawn carriages…great for photography

Beautiful plaza with great photogenic angles of all the beautiful structures around it, including the statue at the center of the plaza. It’s a great place to rest while exploring Sevilla, and to people watch for a while.

The piazza on the eastern side of the Cathedral of Seville. All day long there is a lively movement of tourists here. From here along the boulevards that are interwoven with a variety of different restaurants with foods from all over the world according to your taste. Nice to find a bench and sit down to rest from a busy day of endless walking

An irregularly shaped public plaza dominated by the Seville Cathedral. There are a few restaurants but not as many as you'd expect, as well as a fountain a statue and some trees. A strategically positioned guitar player completes the picture, especially at night. All very picturesque. You'll definitely want to stop here

Amazing area! We got a tour guide and explored this place. I would recommend going at night too, to see the lights at night. Very beautiful.

Title: Dawn at Plaza del Triunfo: An Enchanting Encounter As the night relinquished its dark veil to the tender blush of dawn, our small group found ourselves meandering through the quaint, cobblestone streets of Seville. The stillness of the pre-dawn hours was a melody of serenity, only broken by the soft patter of our footsteps echoing through the centuries-old alleyways. As the sky softly brightened, painting the world in a fresh, gentle light, we arrived at the heart of the city’s historic center - the illustrious Plaza del Triunfo. The plaza, encircled by three monumental behemoths of history—the Seville Cathedral, the Giralda Tower, and the Real Alcázar—stood silent and majestic in the early morning haze. The Triunfo seemed to be holding its breath, waiting for the city to awaken. The majestic Giralda Tower was standing tall, a silent sentinel to the centuries of history that have swept across this square. As we stepped onto the revered grounds of the Plaza, the first rays of the sun began to dance across the ancient stones, casting long, ethereal shadows that seemed to whisper the tales of bygone eras. The air was cool, the silence profound, with only the cooing of the pigeons to serenade the arrival of a new day. We settled on a bench, facing the imposing facade of the Seville Cathedral. As we sipped the warm coffee from our flasks, the marvel of Gothic architecture in front of us seemed to come to life with the burgeoning daylight. The intricate detailing of the cathedral's facade began to emerge from the shadows, each stone telling stories of faith, endurance, and time. As the city stirred to life, the Plaza del Triunfo too began to awaken from its slumber. The first trickle of tourists, cameras at the ready, started to appear. The hushed whispers of awe and the soft clicks of cameras slowly brought the modern world back into focus. But for a fleeting moment, in the tender embrace of dawn, we were privy to a timeless spectacle, a quiet communion with a slice of Seville’s soul. It was a morning etched in the tapestry of time, an intimate encounter with the quiet, majestic beauty that is the Plaza del Triunfo at dawn. As we reluctantly made our way from the square, the city now bustling with the day's promises, we carried with us the echoes of a tranquil, magical morning, where history and the present had danced together in the soft light of a new day at Plaza del Triunfo.

* * * WORLD HERITAGE SITE * * * Plaza del Triunfo is the common space between 3 buildings: the Real Alcázar, the Seville Cathedral, and the General Archive of the Indies. Everywhere you turn, there is a gorgeous picture to take! Plaza del Triunfo is really close to Plaza de la Virgen de Los Reyes, basically, one is on either corner of the Cathedral de Sevilla. Horse-drawn carriage tours often pass right through this square, where vehicular traffic is not allowed. Many carriage drivers actually queue here, to look for passengers who want to start their ride. There is a tram station, "Archivo de Indias" just to the west, on the other side of the the General Archive of the Indies building. Lines for the Real Alcázar back way up into this square, and this happens daily, almost as soon as they open, no matter what time of year it is (we were there in the off-season and still a huge line as soon as they opened). At night, the historic buildings along Plaza del Triunfo are all lit up, looking beautiful, and this is a popular place for visitors, late into the night. There are some benches, and many people sit on the stone steps or low walls surrounding the historic sites. There is constant action, all day and night, tons of tourist groups, and occasionally some live performances, and also politicking or begging. This square was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.

We signed up for a guided tour of the Alcázar and were instructed to meet the guide here by the Immaculate statute by 9am. The 20 minute walk from our hotel Hospes Las Casas del Rey de Baez's to Plaza del Triunfo was interesting traversing the zigzagging one way alleys. Even though equipped with offline google map and printed direction it was still a challenge because street signs are not always obvious. It's a good experience however watching the city wake up, small school children being escorted to schools, and crews cleaning streets. The Trifuno square sits right next to both the Alcázar and the Cathedral. It's the city center. Beautiful and quiet in this morning hour. Several hours later it would become a beehive of activities. We were glad to have it all to our selves (almost) for a previous few moments.