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Seville
Seville in Four Days Top Attractions
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Day 1
09:00 Basilica de la Macarena
This cathedral is home to the statue of La Macarena and
museum of Brotherhood
10:15 Metropol Parasol

An incredible modern architectural structure with lookout
point, ancient ruins and stores
11:55 Casa de Pilatos

Magnificent 16th century palace, a prototype of Andalusia
architecture
14:05 Barrio de Santa Cruz

Wander the narrow streets of this quaint historic
neighborhood
09:00 Basilica de la Macarena
Visit Duration: 1 hour
This magnificent cathedral is located in the historical neighborhood of Macarena just north of the city center.
The cathedral is best known as home to The Virgin of Hope or Nuestra Senora de la Esperanza also called
La Macarena. The statue is the focus of a procession held on Good Friday when it is carried through the
streets by the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Hope. The Brotherhood was established in the 16 th century. The
17 th century wooden statue is the patron saint of Matadors. Seville matador Joselito bought four emeralds to
adorn the statue and when he died in 1920 the statue was dressed in mourning wear for a month. Visitors to
the cathedral can see La Macarena dressed up in robes and jewels. She has permanent teardrops painted on
her cheeks.
The neo-baroque cathedral also has a treasury where there is a collection of ecclesiastical relics. A museum
(Museo de la Hermandad) adjacent to the church displays artifacts related to the 400 year history of the Image By: Mflito
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Brotherhood and Sevilles Holy Week. The museum covers three storeys in five rooms. The displays are
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focused on the connection between the Brotherhood and the Macarena neighborhood. You can see mantles,
crowns, liturgical garments and dresses. The last display is of the parade floats used during the Easter
procession. Address: C/Becquer 1, 41002 Seville, Seville,
Spain
Phone Number: 95-490-18-00
Admission:
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 9am-2pm, 5pm-9pm
Web: http://www.hermandaddelamacarena.es/en/
10:15 Metropol Parasol / Top 6
Visit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins
1.3 KM, 16 minutes walking from Basilica de la Macarena
The mushroom of the incarnation is an ultra-modern large structure in Sevilles Plaza de la Encarnacion and
it is the largest wooden structure in the world. It consists of two concrete columns housing the structures
elevators which provide access to a lookout point. The structure covers 150 meters by 70 meters consisting
of six umbrella-like shapes supported by the columns at a height of 26 meters from the ground. The
structure was designed in 2005 by Jurgen Mayer who won a competition held by the municipality to
rehabilitate the plaza. The initial cost of the structure was estimated at 50 million but during the building
process costs went up due to technical changes in the construction and the final cost was 75.8 million. It
was completed in 2011. The project was a finalist in the 2013 European Union Prize for
Contemporary Architecture.
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Visitors can go up to an observation point or mirador to look down on the structure and the city. Access to https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Metropol_Parasol#/me
the lookout point is from the ground floor next to the Antiquarium. The Antiquarium is temporarily closed
but when it reopens it is where you can see archaeological findings from the Roman era to the 6 th century
and the remains of an Almohad Moorish period house. The archaeological site is protected by a glass wall Address: Plaza de la Encarnacion, 14, 1B,
41003, Seville, Spain
which surrounds the space. This museum has three main areas covering 5,000m each display shows
Phone Number: Bookings - 60-663-52-14;
industrial, domestic and urban remains. The structures have been recreated so that you can see how they
General 954 561 512; Antiquarium - 955 471 4433
would have been. Visitors can take a tour of the museum following walkways passed the glass-enclosed
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ruins. The Antiquarium is also the site of temporary exhibitions. On street level there is an open-air market. Admission: 3
Opening Hours: Sun-Thur 10am-11pm, Fri-Sat
10am-11:30pm
Web: http://www.setasdesevilla.com
Note: Antiquarium temporarily closed.
11:55 Casa de Pilatos / Top 6
Visit Duration: 2 hours
0.9 KM, 11 minutes walking from Metropol Parasol
This palace is considered one of the first examples of Andalusian architecture in Seville. The property grew
from the union between the Enriquesz and Ribera families and their relationship with Italy. The first Marquis of
Tarifa returned from an extended Grand Tour of European and the Holy Land in 1518 and decided to build a
home using architectural ideas he had collected on his travels. The decorative features of structures in the
Holy Land and Italy influenced the design. He dedicated his life to perfecting the new aesthetic he had
brought back with him and named the palace House of Pilate after the home of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem.
The new style of architecture and the Casa de Pilatos became a prototype for future houses in Andalusia.
Each of the rooms in the palace was thus named after a station along the Via Dolorosa which leads from
Pilates house in Jerusalem to Calvary where Jesus was crucified. The palace has Italian renaissance
features and Mudejar features like the beautiful azulejos tiles. Image By: Benjamin Nunez Gonzalez
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Visitors enter through a renaissance-style marble gate into a courtyard featuring a central fountain
surrounded by the busts of former Spanish rulers and Roman emperors. From here you walk into two tranquil
gardens with plateresque decoration. One of the magnificent features is the Mudejar honeycomb ceiling in the Address: Plaza de Pilatos, 1, 41003 Sevilla,
Seville, Spain
upper rooms. Here you can also see valuable 16 th to 19 th century paintings including Sebastiano del
Piombos Pieta . Other rooms in the palace have ceiling frescoes by Francisco Pacheco and works by Goya
Admission: 8
and Luca Giordano. The palace also has its own chapel which displays the same breathtaking Andalusian
Opening Hours: AprOct Mon-Sun 9am7pm /
architecture as the rest of the site. The palace is the site of one of Sevilles first staircases. There is a NovMar Mon-Sun 9am6pm
collection of renaissance sculptures and two shady gardens within the palace complex. Web:
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14:05 Barrio de Santa Cruz / Top 6
Visit Duration: 2 hours, 30 mins
0.9 KM, 11 minutes walking from Casa de Pilatos
Santa Cruz is a barrio or neighborhood and Sevilles former Jewish quarter in the medieval old city. The
neighborhood is delineated by Calle Santa Maria La Blanca; Jardines de Murillo; Calle Mateas Gago and
Real Alcazar. This is a picturesque and quaint area where you can wander the narrow lanes, stop for a bite to
eat, shop in artisan stores and go to bars in the evening. The area is home to some of the citys most
beautiful churches including the Seville Cathedral and the Giralda tower.
The neighborhood originally became the Seville Jewish quarter when the Christian King Ferdinand III of
Castile conquered Seville from the Arabs. The new king ordered all the Jews of the city to reside within the
Santa Cruz neighborhood. The Seville Jewish population was at the time the second largest in the country. In
1492 the Alhambra Decree ordered all the Jews of Spain expelled from the country and from that point the Image By: Gpedro
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buildings were spruced up and new churches built. One of the 18 th century changes was the conversion of a
former synagogue into the present day Church of St. Bartholomew.
Address: Calle Mateos Gago, 4, 41004 Seville,
Visitors can enjoy meandering along the labyrinth of narrow lanes and plazas where the buildings on either Spain; enter the neighborhood from Calle Mateos
side protect the streets from the sun. Among the public squares in Santa Cruz there is Plaza de los Gago starting at Plaza de la Virgen de los Reyes.
Neighborhood boarded by Calles Mateas, Santa
Venerables; Plaza de Alfaro which inspired the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet; Plaza de Dona Elvira
Maria la Blanca, Jardines de Murillo.
which has azulejos tile decoration and was once an open air theatre; Plaza de la Alianza; Plaza de Santa
Admission:
Cruz and the Plaza de los Refinadores with a statue of Don Juan. In Plaza de Santa Cruz there is a
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magnificent 17 th century cross of wrought iron called the Cruz de la Cerrajeria. The neighborhood is alive
night and day with many bars, tapas bars and outdoor cafes. One of the many fascinating streets in Santa
Cruz is Callejon del Agua (Water Alley) which runs parallel to the old city walls. To see beautiful homes walk
down Calle de Lope de Rueda and on Calle de Santa Teresa is the Casa de Murillo and a 17 th century
convent. Walk through the covered passage way off of Patio de Banderas called Juderia; dine on Calle
Mateas Gago and visit the Hospital of the Venerables and Archivo de Indias.
Day 2
09:00 Museo de Bellas Artes
de Sevilla
An opulent former convent building holds Spanish visual arts
10:10 Iglesia Colegial del

Salvador
A stunningly beautiful baroque church dripping with gold,
statues and decorations
11:10 Real Plaza de Toros

Seville's bullring where you can see bullfights, a museum
and tour the site
12:05 Catedral de Sevilla &

Giralda Tower
Huge Gothic cathedral with magnificent architecture and
Almohad tower
13:30 Archivo de Indias

The archives of the colonial Spain kept in a magnificent
building with inner courtyard
09:00 Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla
Seville Fine Arts Museum displays art gathered from convents and other ecclesiastical properties in 1836
when religious institutions were shut down after the desamortizacion. The museum is housed in a building
constructed in 1594 as a monastery which itself is an attraction with ceiling murals, stucco and other
architectural highlights. The collection has grown over the years to include a range of Spanish arts medium
from the Middle Ages to early 20 th century. Some of the key artists include Murillo, Francisco de Herrera the
younger, Zurbaran and Valdes Leal. In addition to paintings and sculptures there are collections of weapons,
ceramics, furniture, gold ware, fabrics and more. Highlights of the museum include paintings by Valeriano
Becquer; Bartolome Esteban Murillos San Antonio de Padua ; Virgen de Las Cuevas by Francisco de
Zurbaran and works by Pedro Millan, Gasper Nunez Delgado, Jose de Ribera and Vazquez.
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Address: Plaza del Museo, 9, 41001 Seville,

Spain
Phone Number: 955542931 or 0034 600 160 886
or (information) 955 542 942
Admission: 1.50
Opening Hours: 16 Sept-15 Jun Tue-Sat
9am-8pm, Sun 9am-3pm / 16 Jun- 15 Sept
Tue-Sun 9am-3pm
Web: http://www.museosdeandalucia.es
10:10 Iglesia Colegial del Salvador
Visit Duration: 50 mins
0.9 KM, 11 minutes walking from Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla
The Collegiate Church of the Divine Savoir (or El Salvador) is arguably the most beautiful church in Seville
and the second largest after the cathedral. The church was built in 1674-1712 on the site of a former mosque
and was designed by Esteban Garcia and Leonardo de Figueroa. Some of the architectural features of the
former mosque can still be seen at the base of the bell tower (part of the old minaret) and in the Patio de
Abluciones. The faade faces onto Plaza del Salvador and is in the mannerist-style. It has three sections
separated by double pilasters. Each of the three doors is topped by a circular window. The church interior is
in the baroque-style and has three naves; the central nave is covered by a vaulted ceiling. At the center of the
ceiling is a large capula. The church has 14 alters each more beautiful than the next. They are decorated with
gold, statues, carvings and adorned in every way possible in true baroque style. Among the artists who
worked on the church interior are Juan de Mena, Martinez Montanes and Cayetano de Acosta. The churchs Image By: Jose Luis Filpo Cabana
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statue of the Virgen de las Aguas is the oldest in the city. One of the church rooms is used for construction of https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89glise_du_Divin_Sauveur_(S%C
the hand-crafted wooden parade floats used in the citys religious festivals.
Address: Plaza del Salvador, 41004, Seville,

Spain
Phone Number: 954 211 679
Admission: 3-8
Opening Hours: Sept-Jun Mon-Sat 11am-6pm,
Sun 3pm-7:30pm / Jul-Aug Mon-Sat
10am-5:30pm, Sun 3pm-7:30pm
11:10 Real Plaza de Toros
Visit Duration: 50 mins
0.8 KM, 10 minutes walking from Iglesia Colegial del Salvador
This site consists of the actual bull fighting ring and the museum dedicated to bull fighting. The annual Seville
Fair is held here and it is one of the most famous bull fighting festivals in the world. The arena is one of the
most important and oldest in Spain. Construction on the classic bull ring commenced in 1749 and has a
beautiful baroque faade. The arena can seat 14,000 spectators. The ring itself is slightly sloped towards the
sides to give the matador an advantage. If you are not interested in watching a bullfight then there are tours of
the building which includes a visit to the chapel where bullfighters pray before they fight, the stables, change
rooms and a visit to the small museum.
The museum is split into two sections the first displays paintings, lithographs, engravings and prints with a
bull fighting theme from the Real Maestranza collection. This is one of the largest collections of its kind in the Image By: Vincenzo venditti
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and Gutierrez de la Vega among others. One of the highlights is Goyas Twelve Oclock Bullfighting . The
other part of the museum displays artifacts including books, posters, capes, costumes and more. It traces the
Address: Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza,
history of bullfighting from the 18 th century.
Paseo de Colon, Seville, Spain
Phone Number: 954 224 577
Admission: Museum 7
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 9:30am-7pm
12:05 Catedral de Sevilla & Giralda Tower / Top 6
0.6 KM, 7 minutes walking from Real Plaza de Toros
Sevilles Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See is a large Gothic-style structure, the 3 rd largest church in the
world and a UNESCO site. The cathedral was built to be as opulent and beautiful as possible to show off the
citys wealth. The cathedral was completed in 1506 after 101 years in construction. The dome of the cathedral
has collapsed twice, once 5 years after completion and again due to an earthquake in 1888.
Inside there is a long nave covered by an ornate gilded ceiling 42 meters above. A large part of the nave is
filled by the box-like choir loft. The church has a large and beautiful Gothic altar piece of carved scenes from
Christs life by Pierre Dancart. There are 15 doors on the four sides of the building, 80 chapels and the
cathedral is the final resting place of Christopher Columbus, Fernando II of Castile, Alfonso X of Castile,
Pedro I of Castile and Elisabeth of Hohenstaufen among others. Some of the architectural features of the Image By: Ingo Mehling
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tower.
The adjacent Giralda began as an Almohad minaret, one of only three remaining structures of this kind in the Address: Avenida de la Constitucion s/n, 41004
world. The minaret was built in 1194 as part of the mosque which stood here before the cathedral. When the Seville, Spain
moors were conquered in 1248 King Alfonso X insisted that the tower not be destroyed or built over like many Phone Number: 902099692
other Moorish structures. Instead it was preserved and became the cathedral bell tower in 1402. Apart from Admission: 9
Opening Hours: Mon 11am-3:30pm, Tues-Sat
the belfry the tower is still the original Almohad minaret. It has a simple structure and the decoration is
11am-5pm, Sun 2:30pm-6pm
created by the shadows produced by the brick trelliswork which is different on each side of the tower. Inside
Web: http://catedraldesevilla.es/
instead of stairs there are wide ramps leading up the tower. If you walk the ramps you can see out of the
windows on the way up and get close-up views of the adjacent cathedral. Visitors enter the tower from inside
the cathedral.
13:30 Archivo de Indias
0.1 KM, 1 minutes walking from Catedral de Sevilla & Giralda Tower
The General Archive of the Indies is located in Sevilles ancient merchants exchange the Casa Lonja de
Mercaderes. Here precious archives are kept relating to the history of the Spanish Empire both in the
Americas and in the Philippines. The Spanish renaissance building was designed by Juan de Herrera and
completed in 1598 so that merchants had somewhere to meet, trade and discuss disputes instead of meeting
in the cathedral where they were used to gathering; today it is a UNESCO site.
The building has an inner courtyard surrounded by two levels of arched windows separated by pilasters
looking down on the courtyard. Topping the building is a balustrade and at each corner an obelisk. The
building has a beautiful marble staircase which was added in 1787. There are black and white checker
patterned floors, precise stone masonry, valuable art work and antiques including a cannon. Image By: Hispalois
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In 1785 King Charles III ordered that the documents relating to Spains colonial history be collected and kept
in one place. Until that point the documents had been kept in several locations in Simancas, Seville and
Cadiz. There are 43,000 documents consisting of about 80 million original pages kept on 8km of shelving. Address: Avenida de la Constitucion, 3 (Edificio
Three centuries of Spanish colonial history is kept here and used for research and study. The documents are de la Lonja), 41071 Seville, Seville, Spain
grouped in 16 sections including documents relating to post, Cuba, maps, justice, government, accountancy Phone Number: 95-450-05-28
and more. Highlights of the archives included the journals of the Conquistadores, letters from Miguel de Admission:
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm, Sun
Cervantes and Christopher Columbus maps and journal.
10am-2pm
Web:
http://www.mcu.es/archivos/CE/ExpoVisitVirtual/visitas/india
Day 3
09:30 Alczar
Ancient palace complex with beautiful courtyards, palaces
and art
11:50 Plaza de Espaa

A breathtaking historic public square with ornate decoration
and a canal
12:55 Parque Mara Luisa

A large park with many points of interest, lakes, boating,
carousel, playgrounds and pavilions
15:50 Barrio de Triana

A neighborhood with points of interest, churches, ceramics
and quaint squares
09:30 Alczar / Top 6
Sevilles royal palace complex is an architectural wonder made up of Mudejar and Gothic styles. At the center
of the complex is King Pedro Is palace which was constructed in 1364. The palace began as one of the many
building projects embarked on by the Moorish dynasty which came to power in 1161. The Moors built a grand
mosque and palace called Al-Muwarak. Once the Christians regained power King Pedro I ordered the
construction of his palace on the site of Al-Muwarak. The finest artisans were employed to create the Mudejar
interior of the palace surrounded by courtyards and patios. Over the years other royals added extensions to
the structure and today the royal family still uses the uppermost floor as a royal residence. Alcazar is a
UNESCO site.
Visitors enter the complex via the Plaza del Triunfo through the Puerta del Leon which has azulejo tile
decoration depicting a lion. From here you reach the Lions Patio and through a triple arch you arrive at the Image By: Superchilum
Patio de la Monteria which borders on the original kings palace. This beautiful patio has arched windows and Image Source:
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Mudejar decoration. From the main palace courtyard, the Patio de las Doncellas you can reach a number of
halls including the Hall of Kings, Hall of Embassadors and the Hall of Charles V. the complex has a
magnificence gilded dome, interlaced wood, tile decoration and tapestries and horseshoe arches. Other Address: Patio de Banderas, s/n. 41004 Seville,
places to see in the complex are Los Banos de Dona Maria de Padilla, rainwater tanks; Casa de Seville, Spain
Contratacion, a trading house from 1503 and the palatial gardens. The gardens include orchards, flower Phone Number: 95-450-23-24
beds, pools, ponds and palm trees and loggia. The palace complex has featured several times in films Admission: 9.50
Opening Hours: Oct-Mar, daily 09:30am-5pm /
including Lawrence of Arabia and scenes from Game of Thrones. The palace is sometimes used for concerts
April-Sept, Daily 09:30am-7pm
and exhibitions.
Web: http://www.alcazarsevilla.org/
Note: Max capacity for monument 750, once this
number is reached access is not possible.
11:50 Plaza de Espaa / Top 6
1.7 KM, 22 minutes walking from Alczar
This famed public square is located in front of the University of Seville near the entrance to Maria Luisa Park.
It was one of the many areas constructed for the 1929 Ibero-American World Fair Expo. During the Expo
there was a structure built to represent each of the visiting nations and Plaza de Espana was the Spanish
site. The Plaza is considered the most impressive of the structures built for the Expo and it was the most
expensive and complex. Work on the Plaza began in 1914 according to the design of Anibal Gonzalez and
took over 1,000 workers to complete. Gonzalez resigned from the commission in 1926 and the Plaza was
completed by Vicente Taverner. Taverner was responsible for the addition of the central fountain. The Plaza
was the site of the Expos opening ceremony conducted by King Alfonso XIII. The construction concept was
to recreate the feel of a 10 th century Moorish structure and also to emphasis the Spanish connection to
America. The fountains, trees, plants, canal, ornate buildings and vines represent a Moorish paradise. Image By: Jag1966
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One of the fun ways to reach the Plaza is to take a horse drawn carriage from Plaza de San Francisco or the
Cathedral all the way to Plaza de Espana. The Plaza has a semi-circular shape and covers approximately
50,000m . Part of the space is taken up by a beautiful building and two towers. The building is in Address: Avda Isabela la Catolica, s/n, 1, Parque
Maria Luisa, 41013 Seville, Spain
the colonial style and faces the Gualdalquivir River representing Spains path to America. The
square is surrounded by a canal which is crossed on four bridges representing the four ancient
kingdoms of Spain. From the central building two long arcades spread out towards the towers.
Along the arcade are 48 alcoves decorated in the traditional painted tiles. The alcoves represent
the 48 Spanish provinces and benches in the alcoves bear the coat-of-arms, name and map of
each province in tile mosaics.
12:55 Parque Mara Luisa
0.5 KM, 7 minutes walking from Plaza de Espaa
This large green space is in the southern part of the city and runs along the bank of the Guadalquivir River. It
is full of exotic trees, historic structures, Moorish fountains, orange trees, palms, flower beds, ponds, a
round-about and artistically created benches. You can take horse drawn carriage rides, rent a bicycle for four
or rent a boat and go rowing on the lake.
The Infanta Maria Luisa Fernanda, Duchess of Montpensier left her estate, including the gardens of the
Palace of San Telmo to the city in her will (1893). The land was turned into a park by designer Jean-Claude
Nicolas Forestier. This was the site of Expo 1929 (Exposicion Ibero-Americano) which aimed to boost morale
following the loss of Spanish colonies and also to encourage Andalucian business.
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Gonzalez who also designed some of the pavilions from the Expo. Several have survived and feature
neo-Mudejar architecture and renaissance architecture. The Guatemala building is one of the outstanding
Address: Av. De Maria Luisa, s/n, 41013, Seville,
examples with beautiful blue and white tiles. The Monte Gurugu is a rock mound with a carved stairway Spain
leading up to a shaded seating area and a waterfall running down one side plus a tunnel through the mound. Opening Hours: 24/7
The Alfonso XII Pavilion stands on the bank of a small lake and is a circular Moorish structure. The park has
several literary monument including ones dedicated to Miguel de Cervantes (author of Don Quixote) who
spent time living in Seville and was later imprisoned here. His statue is on Plaza de America. Another
monument is dedicated to Gustovo Adolfo Becquer which is a statue of three women representing different
types of love. The women sit under a tree and at the base are two cupids.
Plaza de America is at one end of the park. It is flanked by the Bellas Artes and Mudejar Pavilions now used
as museums. The plaza is famed for its many white doves which come to be fed by the people. Not far away
is the Royal Tobacco Factory which is associated with Carmen, the gypsy girl from the famous opera.
15:50 Barrio de Triana
2.0 KM, 26 minutes walking from Parque Mara Luisa
The Triana neighborhood is best known for its tight knit community, pottery industry, ceramics and flamenco
dancing. It is located on the west bank of the Guadalquivir River and being historically separated from the
main part of the city the people of Triana developed a strong independent streak. Residents of Triana are
referred to as trianeros and they have their own distinct cultural traditions. Triana was outside the old city
walls and it was here that ceramic workshops produced azulejos tiles and less desirable residents like
gypsies, sailors, flamenco dancers and bullfighters were forced to live.
The neighborhood sits between two branches of the river only linked to the mainland in the north by the
Puente de Isabel II which was constructed in 1854. Because of its strategic position between the city and the
fields to the west the neighborhood often suffered damage during the various battles over rulership of Seville. Image By: Frobles
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Inquisition in 1785. Today the Castillo San Jorge holds a museum of the Spanish Inquisition.
Places to visit in Triana include the Moorish Revival chapel designed by Anibal Gonzalez in 1927 and now a Address: Calle Luis Montoto, 2, Calle Betis,
national monument. You should also see the Triana Market; Altozano Square; pedestrian street San Jacinto; Calles Pelay, 41003 Seville, Spain. Reach Triana
San Jacinto Church (1676); Inquisition Alley (Callejon de la Inquisicion); Santa Ana Pottery Museum housed by crossing the Puente Isabel II bridge.
in a Moorish-Revival building; Parroquia de Nuestra Senora de la O and the El Cachorro Chapel. Also visit Admission:
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the Church of Santa Ana on Calle Pureza which was the first church built in the city following the defeat of the
Moors and has stunning Gothic and Mudejar architecture. Other points of interest are the Sailors Chapel, La
Esperanza de Triana; Casa de las Columnas and the beautiful Calle Betis which runs along the waters edge
and has many clubs, bars and restaurants. On Alfareria Street and Castilla Street it is possible to see some of
the traditional corrales buildings where the rooms open up onto a central courtyard. These corrales were
traditionally home to Sevilles gypsy population and are now protected as heritage sites. Triana is a great
place to visit during festivals and on Saints days.
Day 4
10:00 Convento de Santa
Paula
See the cloisters and art collection in this active historic
monastery
12:00 Museo Palacio de la

Condesa de Lebrija
A palatial home displaying mosaics, tiles, architectural
elements and archaeological artifacts
14:05 Museo del Baile

Flamenco
See displays about flamenco dancing and live performances
16:10 Hospital de los

Venerables
A 17th century building with picturesque courtyard and
exquisite church
10:00 Convento de Santa Paula
Of all the many Seville churches and monasteries the Santa Paula Monastery is one of the most accessible.
Visitors are welcomed inside to see the complex and the permanent art collection although visiting the church
is off limits. The monastery was founded by Dona Ana de Santillian in 1473. The building is a blend of Gothic,
renaissance and Mudejar architecture. The faade dates back to the 16 th century and is decorated with
Gothic angels and beautiful ceramics.
The single nave church has a magnificent coffered ceiling created by Diego Lopez de Arenas in 1623. The
baroque altar piece is by Jose Fernando de Medinilla and created in 1730. The church has an ornate and
elegant steeple, one of the most attractive in the city. There are beautiful Mudejar-style cloisters and visitors
can reach the monasterys permanent art display via the two connecting courtyards which are surrounded by
rows are arcades which interconnect. The nuns make delicious marmalade and pastries which are on sale at Image By: Annual
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Address: Calle Santa Paula, 11, 41003 Seville,

Seville, Spain
Phone Number: 954540022 or 954 53 63 30
Admission: 3
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 10am-1pm
Web: http://www.santapaula.es/
12:00 Museo Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija
1.0 KM, 13 minutes walking from Convento de Santa Paula
This palatial residence dates back to the 16 century and in the 19 th century the Countess of Lebrija turned
the building into a showcase for her collection of archaeological and architectural artifacts. The most stunning
feature of the building is the Roman mosaic ground floor and the mosaic of the god Pan in the central
courtyard. Visitors enter through the impressive stone doorway and massive wooden doors. The architecture
is typically Sevillano with a central courtyard, two floors and magnificent tiling. The central patio is surrounded
by elegant Mudejar arches and there are Triana azulejos tiles which were brought here from historic
convents. A coffered ceiling was rescued from a 16 th century palace as well as a renaissance frieze. Other
ceramics on display are from the Greek, Persian and Roman eras. The house displays statues and relics
from ancient civilizations like the Etruscans and there is a collection of Louis XIV furniture, ornaments and
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jewelry. You can also see paintings by Brueghel the Elder and Van Dyke. Image Source:
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Visitors can choose to see just the ground floor or both the ground floor and a tour of the upper floor. Upstairs
there is Asian and Arabic themed rooms as well as the former family residential quarters which include a
Address: C/Cuna, 8, 41004, Seville, Spain
dining room, chapel, living room and library all decorated with art work. The beauty of this part of the museum
is that it still appears to be a family home.
Admission: 8
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30am-7:30pm, Sat
10am-2pm, Sun 10am-2pm
Web: http://www.palaciodelebrija.com
14:05 Museo del Baile Flamenco
0.5 KM, 7 minutes walking from Museo Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija
The Museum of Flamenco Dance is a museum as well as a performance venue. There are daily flamenco
shows in the central patio of the museum. The flamenco museum uses advanced technology and interactive
displays to cover the origins and evolution of flamenco dancing. The museum covers various styles of dance,
flamenco music, musical instruments, famous dancers and costumes. Visitors can see beautiful traditional
flamenco costumes and video clips of famous performances. There are paintings, photographs and drawings
of flamenco dancing and the museum holds workshops and activities.
The flamenco shows are performed by top dancers from around the country and are accompanied by guitar
players and singers. The museum and performance venue are housed in an 18 th century building
constructed over the foundations of an ancient Roman temple. The buildings unique architecture adds to the Image By: Schnobby
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Address: Calle Manuel Rojas Marcos, 3, 41004

Seville, Seville, Spain
Phone Number: 95 434-03-11
Admission: 10
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-7pm
Web: http://www.museodelbaileflamenco.com
16:10 Hospital de los Venerables
0.5 KM, 7 minutes walking from Museo del Baile Flamenco
This baroque 17 th century building is a former residence used by the Silence Brotherhood of priests as a
place to house old, poor and frail priests. The hospital is located in the Barrio Santa Cruz. Today it is the
headquarters of the FOCUS-Abengoa Foundation which preserves the property and holds exhibitions,
concerts and lectures. Construction commenced in 1676 according to the designs of Juan Dominguez and it
was completed in 1697 by Leonardo de Figueroa. It is considered one of the best preserved buildings from
this period. Although the buildings faade faces Jamerdana Street the entrance is from Plaza de Los
Venerables. The wide entrance leads into an inner-courtyard so that carriages could enter.
The courtyard is a magnificent area which resembles a blend between convent cloisters and a typical
Andalucian house. The courtyard is surrounded by an arcade of arches standing on Tuscan marble columns. Image By: Son of Groucho
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surrounding the courtyard has balconies separated by brick pilasters. There is a central fountain sunk into the
ground which was designed by Simon de Pineda and sculptured by Francisco Rodriguez with original tile
work by Melchor Moreno. The courtyard is made even more beautiful by the many plants and Address: Plaza de los Venerables 8, Seville,
Spain
embellishments. Today the rooms are used as exhibition space. The staircase leading to the upper level is
Phone Number: 902 091 137 (Mon-Sun
covered by a beautiful cupola and has intricately painted tile decoration.
9:00am-8:00pm)
Admission: 8
The Hospital de los Venerable church is decorated with rich 17 th century murals on every surface painted by
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 10am-6pm web:
Juan Valdes Leal and his son Lucas Valdes. There is a famous painting by Diego Velazquez, Santa Rufina ,
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which cost 12.5 million. Under the choir are figures of Saint Ferdinand and Saint Peter carved
by Pedro Roldan. Other features are the golden galleries on either side of the nave, the altar
with four paintings and a painting of the immaculate conception by Murillo.

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