Sevilla

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Metropol Parasol

The world's largest wooden structure

When Jürgen Mayer-Hermann designed and began constructing the Metropol Parasol, there was a near-uprising from locals in Sevilla. Erected in the Old Quarter of Sevilla amidst historic and... »

Unusual Monuments, Strange Statues, Architectural Oddities | Edited by atimian and richardh9935

Tomb of Christopher Columbus

The final resting place of the great navigator, or maybe his brother

Just inside the Cathedral door of Seville’s massive cathedral stands a monument to Christopher Columbus. His tomb is held aloft by four allegorical figures representing the four kingdoms of Spain... »

Catacombs, Crypts, & Cemeteries, Dead Explorers | Edited by Annetta and atimian

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