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Iglesia del Salvador
The Salvador Church is the second biggest church after the cathedral of Seville. Its history goes back to the year 1674 when it was built on the residues of Mezquita Mayor which used to be the biggest mosque in the city. Still today you can see the Patio de Abluciones and the foundation of the tower of this Arabian building of the 9th century. The church can be entered via the Plaza del Salvador or the passage of the Cordoba Street. The inside is kept in Sevillian baroque with paintings and sculptures of famous artists such as Martínez Montañés, Juan de Mesa or Cayetano de Acosta.
Opening times:
Mo – Sat 9.15 am – 10 am, 7 pm – 7.45 pm, Sun 11 am – 1.45 pm, 8 pm – 8.45 pm
Entrance prices: free of charge
Plaza del Salvador
Seville
Tel: +34 95 421 16 79
Iglesia de San Luis
The Church of San Luis was built between 1699 and 1730 in a Sevillian baroque style and is the most important building in this art from. The façade consists of two richly decorated bodies whereas stone and bricks are used alternately. It is flanked by two octagonal towers, which give a special attraction to the building by its multi-coloured glazed pinnacle. The rich interior decoration is of amazing beauty. The paintings of the cupola are from Lucas Valdés. The amount and the high quality of the elements which make up the church let it appear as a jewel of baroque architecture: wooden carvings, oil paintings and an altar which is crowned by a painting of Zurbarán, depicting San Luis.
Opening times:
Wed – Thur 9 am – 2 pm, Fr – Sat 9 am – 2 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Entrance prices: free of charge
c/ San Luis, s/n
Seville
Tel: +34 95 455 02 07
Iglesia Santa Catalina
The Church of Catalina was built in the 14th century on the residues of a mosque of which the minaret and some arcs are still intact. Initially constructed in Gothic Mudejar style the church was changed and reconstructed throughout the centuries. In 1929 the Gothic portal of the Santa Lucia Church was brought to Santa Catalina. The result was a second portal which conceals the original in Mudejar style.
Opening times:
Mo – Sat 12.30 am – 1.15 pm
Entrance prices: free of charge
Pza. Ponce de León
Seville
Tel: +34 95 421 74 41
Iglesia Santa Cruz
The Church Santa Cruz was initially located at Plaza de Santa Cruz. It was destroyed by the French in 1811 and after that moved to the building of the former “Clérigos Regulares Menores del Espíritu Santo”. The constructions of the church started in 1665 and lasted until 1728. In 1840 it was modificated immensily under the influence of many different styles. The façade was changed into the Mateos Gago Street. The original state of the church can only be seen when coming from a small courtyard in Yiménez de Enciso Street. The church is located in the famous Barrio de Santa Cruz which used to be the Jewish ghetto of Seville.
Opening times:
Mo – Sun 9.30 am – 11 am, 7 pm – 9 pm
Iglesia Santa Ana
The Church Santa Ana is the oldest parish church of Seville and is located in Triana, a part of the city that is known as a traditional working and handicraft quarter. The church’s origins go back to the 13th century. It was built in a Gothic style, although the used material gives a special Mudejar touch. The Santa Ana church has been renovated several times.
Iglesia del Hospital de la Caridad
The Hospital de la Caridad was built in the 17th century by Leonardo de Figuero around a courtyard of pillars and arcs. The façade of the San Jorge Church of the hospice with its main arch and its bell tower is an excellent example of Sevillian baroque. The tiles were made in Triana and are decorated with paintings made from drafts of Murillo. The church belongs to the brotherhood de la Caridad which dedicated themselves to the burial of executed people. Today it is used as a residence for poor and elderly people.
Opening times:
Mo – Sat 9 am – 1.30 pm, 3.30 pm – 6.30 pm, Sun 9 am – 1 pm
Entrance prices: 4 €, free entrance for Spanish citizens on Sundays
Igeslia Macarena
The Macarena Church is a modern church which was built between 1936 and 1941 in a neo-baroque style. It is located next to the Macarena city gate, which used to be the entrance to the Macarena quarter of Seville. The publicity of the church results mainly in the famous “Virgen de la Esperanza Macarena” which ascribed to the sculptor La Roldana from the end of the 17th century and which is centre of the adoration of the Virgin Mary in Seville. When visiting the church and its museum one can easily get an impression of the adoration of the Virgin Mary.
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