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Arahal-Iglesia de San Roque
San Roque Church

This Baroque temple, built by the Franciscan Order of Alcantara, was consecrated on 3 May 1624. In 1837, following the confiscation of church properties ordered by Mendizábal, the religious community abandoned the convent, taking with them the artworks they had collected over the years. Part of the former convent now belonged to the State, and was used as barracks for the Guardia Civil.

Convento de San Francisco
San Francisco Monastery

The San Francisco monastery was founded by Diego de Torres, M. A., Professor of Salamanca University, and was paid for by the people through donations. For some time, it was named San Diego in honour of its founder.

Museo de Arte Sacro - Parroquia Sta. Mª Magdalena
Museo de Arte Sacro

The Santa María Magdalena Parish Church is home to the Museum of Sacred Art. Opened in December 2010, boasts a fascinating collection of liturgical objects. The ceremonial items, treasured throughout the Church’s history, are on display in a designated area of the Church.

Museo Arqueológico de la Parroquia de Santa María
Archaeological and sacred art collection - Santa Maria Church

The parish church has a remarkable sacred art collection, such as Rococo drawers in the Sacristy, many, rich liturgical vestments, noteworthy collection of choir books and numerous gold- and silverwork objects.

Next to the vestry and the left nave is the courtyard. Impressive collections of prehistoric, Roman and Arabic archaeological remains are displayed under the arcade.

Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Arte Sacro

Estepa’s Sacred Art Museum is located in the Santa María la Mayor Church. The fact sheets provide insight into the different changes the building has undergone throughout its history, be it a mosque, Gothic or Mudejar Church. 

Museo de Arte Sacro Iglesia de Santa María
Santa María Church - Sacred Art Museum

The Priory Church of Santa María de la Asunción in Carmona amazes with its magnificent Gothic architecture. Since the 16th century, it has been amassing a treasure-trove of artistic heritage in its museum, which opens onto the Patio de los Naranjos, the remains of the ancient Muslim mosque.

Morón de la Frontera. Interior de la Iglesia de San Miguel
Treasure of the Church of San Miguel

The church of San Miguel is one of the most impressive churches in the province. In the upper rooms, a valuable artistic treasure is exhibited as a testimony to the historical importance of the place.