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Guide Location: Spain » Sevilla
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 1.6 km
Guide Type: Self-guided city tour
# of Attractions: 6
Tour Duration: 1 hour(s)
Transportation Mode: by foot
Travel Distance: 1.6 km
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Author: emma
Seville is one of the most glorious cities of Spain. The streets of Seville retain plenty of historical and cultural weight. One of the city's most impressive features is the architecture, especially the Spanish Baroque style. This style has been mostly used in notable religious structures of Seville that are showcased on this walking tour.
Tour Stops and Attractions
1) Hospital de los Venerables
Initially built as a retirement house for the aged, Hospital de los Venerables (Hospital of the Revered) has kept its original name till today. It is worth visiting for the great Baroque architecture and the art collection of the Valdes family.
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2) Santa Maria la Blanca Church
Iglesia de Santa Maria la Blanca is located on the street with the same name in the Juderia neighborhood. The building still preserves a Mudejar style facade, the rest of the church was restored later in the 17th century with newer elements. It is a beautiful architectural piece, depicting a fusion of Gothic and Baroque details. Pay attention to the interiors, decorated with valuable paintings and rich details.
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3) Plaza del Salvador
El Salvador Square is one of the most famous attractions of Seville, being a meeting place for locals and a hang-out spot at night. The square is has a statue of Martínez Montañés, a Spanish sculptor of the Renaissance and Baroque era in Seville. The square is surrounded by some impressive structures, two of which feature beautiful baroque facades. The square is also an important shopping center, filled with grocery stores, cafes and some popular wine cellars.
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4) El Salvador Church
Iglesia de El Salvador is located on the square with the same name in Seville. It is one of the major baroque buildings of this city, built on the site of an ancient mosque, the only remnant of which is a minaret, restored by Leonardo de Figeroa. Pay attention to the vast interior and the highly reputed altarpieces made by famous sculptors.
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5) San Jose Chapel
This chapel is one of the most beautiful masterpieces of Sevillian Baroque. It is located in a narrow street and features a gloriously decorated facade. Pay attention to the front doors ornamented with baroque sculptures by Lucas Valdés. The interiors showcase famous Flemish mural paintings and baroque altarpieces.
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6) Iglesia de la Magdalena
Iglesia de la Magdalena is a Catholic Church located on Bailen-San Pablo street. It is an architectural monument built in 1709 by the Spanish architect Leonardo de Figueroa and is considered one of the best examples of Sevillian Baroque. Pay attention to the beautifully decorated facade and the famous sculpture "Madonna and Child" inside.
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