Plaza de España in Seville is a monumental sweep of red brick, ceramic tiles, and sweeping arches that epitomizes Andalusian pride. Built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition, its semi-circular plaza and canal showcase the provinces of Spain in a radiant mosaic of azulejos and sculpted corners. The site radiates a cinematic romance, inviting long walks along the water, boat rides, and sunset silhouettes beneath the towering arches. The plaza’s star turn came when it doubled as Naboo’s capital Theed in Star Wars: Episode II, giving it a recognizable, otherworldly aura that continues to attract filmmakers and fans alike.

Plaza de España, unveiled during Seville’s 1929 Ibero-American Exposition, is a sweeping semicircular hub framed by a grand brick façade and tiled alcoves representing Spain’s provinces. Designed by Aníbal González, the ornate complex blends Renaissance and Moorish influences, its warm ceramic tiles recalling Seville’s sunlit courtyards. The canal that runs around the plaza, crossed by ornate bridges, gives the space a romantic, cinematic atmosphere at dawn or dusk. In popular culture it gained fame as Naboo's capital city Theed in Star Wars Episode II, where Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker glide along the water beneath the arcades. The setting invites visitors to linger among the tilework, arches, and breezy promenades that feel both historic and alive.

The grand plaza in Seville doubled as Naboo’s capital city Theed in Attack of the Clones, with sweeping arcades and bridges.