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Carmona-Iglesia Prioral de Santa María de la Asunción y su Exposición Permanente
Santa María de la Asunción Priory Church and Permanent Exhibition

This Priory Church is the epitome of Carmona’s religious architecture and the town’s largest building.
The earlier Almohad mosque was demolished in 1424 to build the Christian temple, the first phase of which was completed in 1518. The ablutions courtyard remains.

Artesanos trabajando en el taller confeccionando un bordado
Francisco Carrera Iglesias Embroidery Workshop

Francisco Carrera Iglesias, known as Paquili, is an embroidery craftsman from the town of Seville, registered in the Register of Craftsmen of the Andalusian Government since 1991. He has been working for 40 years in the design and development of handmade embroideries using different techniques in his craft workshop.

Osuna-Museo Colegiata
Sacred Art Museum of the Collegiate Church of Our Lady of the Assumption

The museum is located in the old sacristy of the Collegiate Church. Worthy of note is the collection of works made by Ribera (1616-1617) for the Duke of Osuna. There are also several choral books with beautiful Renaissance miniatures in bright colours. 

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.

Museo de la Vera Cruz
Vera Cruz Museum

The museum is situated in the Encarnación Monastery, formerly known as Madres Mercedarias. It houses numerous works of significant historical and artistic value that are used by the Confraternity to worship their titular images, the Christ of the True Cross and Our Lady of Sorrows. These objects range from lavish silverware to delicate, embroidered textiles.