Discover the Peruvian Pavilion

 

Hey, do you know how to read a building?

 The Peruvian Pavilion, where La Casa de la Ciencia is situated, conceals a lot of tales. Its façades, balconies, crownings and ornamentation are full of references to Peru, home of the ancient Incan civilization.
Manuel Piqueras Cotoli is the architect to whom we owe the Pavilion, built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. He was also a sculptor, thence the relevance of the stunning stone carvings that decorate the building.

One of the tales narrated by the building relates to the three animals that, according to Incan beliefs, had magic powers: the condor, the puma and the snake.

The condor lives in the upper world (Hanan Pacha). He is emissary of gods and represents freedom and strength. He also was the animal of mountain peaks and the responsible for every sunrise, since he was able to lift the sun above the Andes.

The puma represents the men's world (Kay Pacha) and the snake the underworld (Uku Pacha).

 

 

 

How many snakes do you see?

 

 

Now you have the chance to visit the Peruvian Pavilion and discover more of such misteries, with the aid of a treasure map!

You will become an archaeologist and identify ancient shapes and symbols hidden on the walls; you will be an architect who handles the blueprint of the building; you will play a biologist and study the representations of different animals and plants craved on yellow stone.

This workshop is part of the schedule for the celebration of Maria Luisa park's Centenary, organized by Seville City Hall.

 

Where?:

• May 17th and 24th: conducted by Amparo Graciani, architecture professor from University of Seville.
• May 31st; June 7th, 14th and 21st: conducted by CuartoCreciente, a team of architects specialized in teaching architecture to children, aiming to improve their comprehension of urban environment.

How much?: The entrance is FREE

Where?: Peruvian Pavilion, Avenida de María Luisa s/n, 41013.

For whom?: The workshop is aimed for the general public, maximum 25 people by arrival time order.

How long?: 60 minutes.

Don't miss it!