Ayuntamiento

The Ayuntamiento in Seville, Spain, is the town hall. It is a notable example of the Plateresque style of Spanish Renaissance architecture, which flourished from the late 15th to the mid-16th century. This style is characterized by rich, silversmith-like ornamentation, influenced by Moorish art and northern Italian Renaissance decorative elements. The Seville Ayuntamiento, begun in 1527, features Lombard paneled pilasters and relief sculptures, showcasing a blend of Classical decoration with Moorish and Gothic influences. Seville itself has a long history, having been an important Roman city, a capital of Muslim Spain, and a key center for Spanish exploration of the New World.12