Las Setas (The Mushrooms) in Seville: A viewpoint for a magical sunset

Although for Sevillians the view of this sea of wood in contrast with the architecture is a common image, it is not for the traveler who, surprised, finds this light and futuristic structure in contrast with the weight of the stone and the history of its architecture.

Between heaven and earth

Who said Seville is just tradition? Well, surely nobody…but what is true is that the image of the lightest city in Spain is sometimes relegated to its most popular symbols: flamenco and its ancestral beauty. Although, in this sense, Seville retains a traditional essence, futuristic echoes slip into the city in the form of architecture, and the Mushrooms of Seville is a good example of this.

An undulating vault where more than 3 000 wooden knots intertwine to create a sea of wood. These are the Mushrooms of Seville, a place where you can seat and contemplate life to the rhythm of the locals and enjoy their gastronomy and culture.

What will you find in the Mushrooms of Seville? 

• Its base houses a traditional market where you can enjoy the most authentic craft and gastronomy of Seville, all under a parasol of futuristic and organic design. Restaurants and specialized shops flood its lower part.
• Antiquarium Archeological Museum that houses important vestiges of the Roman, Visigoth and Islamic periods.
• Its footbridge offers privileged views of Seville and its old town.

Some curiosities

• It is 150 meters long, 70 meters wide and approximately 26 meters high.
• The material of the structure is laminated wood and treated with forms that follow organic curves. Each rib offers its own curvature, which gives the whole a sensation of static movement.
• Its design is inspired by the vault of the Cathedral of Seville.
• Las Setas is not his original name, it is a display of Sevillian personality, is the nickname it has received for his fungiform profile.
• It was one of the five finalists in the prestigious Mies van der Rohe Prize for Contemporary Architecture.
• The complexity of its structure tripled the initial time and cost. This has been worthwhile as it is now considered a symbol of the city. But of course, after a disbursement of 100 million euros.
• Its structure and design are unique in the world, representing a milestone in the history of contemporary architecture.
• Its structure and material provide a perfect place to escape the heat in summer, so it has become an important social meeting point for Sevillians or to escape the heat. Even for your purchases here in the market.

An unforgettable walk

Whether to enjoy a magical sunset, vibrate with history in its museum, savor life in any of its restaurants or… Why not? All at once. Las Setas in Seville is an essential stop on the way…and even if you don’t want to, your steps will be inevitably taken you to this square in the heart of Seville.