Only You Seville

Built for the Universal Exhibition of 1992, this was one of five themed pavilions. Given the importance of shipping in the history of Seville, families and children in particular canlearn the stories and experiences of some sailors who crossed the ocean in search of a new life.

Seville residence of the House of Alba. Its style ranges from the Gothic-Mudéjar to the Renaissance, containing examples and details with sevillano touches on its bricks, roof tiles, tiles, whitewash and ceramics. It has a typical Andalusian courtyard.

This building displays contemporary art from recent years. Located in the Plaza de la Encarnación, in the heart of the city, it is a wooden structure with a concrete core, dimensions of 150 x 70 metres and a height of about 28 metres. From its viewpoint, you can enjoy magnificent views of the city.

Located at the old jewish district of Seville, this mansion property of the rich family Baltasar Jaén, first owner of the house. At the beginning of the xx c. the house was transferred to the Salinas family, the ones that have the palace restored until present times.

Is the city’s most important museum of painting and sculpture. Housed in a former convent which was renovated in the seventeenth century, the building is a jewel of mannerist style. In its 14 rooms, you can admire paintings ranging from the fifteenth century to Seville’s twentieth century genre painting. Of particular note are the Seville Baroque rooms, with works by Murillo, Valdés Leal and Zurbarán.

It is an example of a Seville mansion. It has beautiful mosaics from the ancient Roman town of Itálica as well as archaeological remains of great value. It also contains great paintings and furniture and ceramic pieces.

In 1400 the La Cartuja Monastery (Monasterio de la Cartuja) in honour of Santa María de las Cuevas was founded. After 1835, the building lost its religious character and was sold to the English industrialist Charles Pickman who established a poery and porcelain factory. During Expo 92, it was used as the Royal Pavilion. It currently houses the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo, contemporary art museum.

The residence of the Dukes of Medinaceli and Alcalá, this sumptuous palace complex was built by Fadrique Enríquez de Ribera on his return from a trip to Jerusalem in 1519. Of particular note among the many constructive elements that were imported from Genoa are the entrance facade and the main courtyard’s columns and fountain.