Throughout the ages, various religions have shaped Seville, influencing its urban structure and giving rise to diverse architectural styles. From its Phoenician and Roman origins to the legacies of Muslim and Jewish communities, and finally to the Christian "New Rome" of the 16th and 17th centuries, we can explore how faith played a pivotal role in molding the city's identity and culture.
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Meeting Point
Arch (gate) of La Macarena
- Our meeting point will be in front of the Arch of La Macarena, one of the rare surviving entrances from Seville's medieval walls, which were once among the longest in Europe.
Basilica of La Macarena
Beside the gate stands the Basilica de la Macarena, a prominent church associated with Holy Week, where we will delve into this significant religious celebration in Seville and Andalusia.
Church of Santa Marina
Dating back to 1249, following the Castilian conquest, one of Seville's oldest parish churches serves as an excellent example of the Mudejar style, blending Muslim and Christian influences.
Novitiate and church of San Luis de los Franceses
We will explore this magnificent structure, considered one of Seville's greatest examples of Baroque architecture. Constructed between the 17th and 18th centuries on the site of a former medieval palace, it features stunning spaces and remarkable works of art.
Coffee-Break
Church of San Marcos and Convent of Santa Isabel
At the Church of San Marcos, we will appreciate its façade and tower, which blend Gothic and Mudejar styles. Afterwards, we will visit the Convent of Santa Isabel from the outside to admire its stunning Renaissance façade.
Monastery of Santa Paula
We will explore the Monastery of Santa Paula, one of Seville's most significant active monasteries. During our visit, we’ll see the museum and the church, and have the opportunity to purchase the renowned jams crafted by the resident nuns.
Church of Santa Catalina
This small church brings together various styles and influences—Mudejar, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque—offering a snapshot of much of Seville's rich history.
Church of La Anunciación
This church was part of the largest convent of the Jesuit order in Seville. It is a great example of Renaissance architecture in the city and played a very important role in the evangelisation of America and Asia.
Lunch-Break
Church of El Salvador
This church is the second largest in Seville. This was the site of one of the city's forums in Roman times. Later, the city's first mosque stood here, of which remains can still be seen in the courtyard and the archaeological crypt. The current building, built between the 17th and 18th centuries, is one of the great examples of Baroque architecture in Seville.
Church of San Isidoro
This is where the main temples of the city were located in Roman times. The current church was probably built over a previous mosque and preserves elements that refer to that Islamic past.
Mármoles street
Hidden among the narrow streets of the oldest part of Seville are huge Roman columns that marked a special place, probably the origin of the city, the original Phoenician colony, founded almost three thousand years ago.
Cathedral
The Seville Cathedral is the third largest temple of Christianity and the largest cathedral in the world, as well as being the largest Gothic building. It was originally a Muslim mosque, of which the tower and parts of the courtyard remain. In a process that lasted more than 700 years, different parts have been added in different styles, making this building a compendium of the history of art.
Coffee-Break
Hospital of Los Venerables
This former hospital for priests was built in the 17th century and still preserves its original structure. Today it is a cultural centre with an interesting frescoed church and a small collection of paintings by Seville's most famous painter, Diego Velázquez.
Church of Santa María la Blanca
This small church was one of the three synagogues in the city. It is located between the neighbourhoods of Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé, in the centre of what was the old Jewish quarter. Some elements of the original building have been preserved, such as the outer walls. The interior is decorated in Baroque style and houses paintings by the famous painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo.
Ending Point
Puerta de la Carne Sq.
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
*The tour includes the guide fee, the tickets for all the monuments.
*Other expenses like food, drinks or presents.
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
*Access to some spaces may be subject to schedule changes or special circumstances.
*There is a dresscode to enter in the Cathedral and other religious spaces, so dress propperly.
It is preferable to book several weeks in advance in order to adjust availability, mainly for tours for which it is necessary to buy tickets to monuments.
Hello! My name is Rafael, an architect, and I have a PhD in architecture focused in architectural theory and contemporary vernacular architecture. I have a Master’s degree in Architecture and historic heritage, and a Master's degree in Education. I have been working for 18 years carrying out very diverse projects in architectural design and urban planning. In 2017. I changed my activity towards cultural management, heritage dissemination, curating and designing exhibitions and cultural events.
Beside this I am very involved in the cultural life of the city. I have been the director of several cultural festivals, and have been collaborating in organizing several exhibitions, conferences and other cultural events in Seville the last years. I love drawing, architecture, art, history and gastronomy.
I would like to share with you my passion about Seville and Andalusia with a different point of view, through the eyes of architecture.
$730/ per group