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Utrera. Antiguo Cuartel de Caballería
Old Cavalry Barracks

The Town Council commissioned the barracks. An inscription on the lintel over the door reveals that construction works began in 1577 during the reign of King Felipe II.

Marchena-Iglesia de Santa Isabel
Church of Santa Isabel Convent

This Renaissance temple (1556-1588) has Gothic-Mudejar elements. It belonged to the former Encarnación School founded by Luis Cristobal Ponce de León (second Duke of Arcos) and his wife María de Toledo and run by the Jesuit fathers. Only Church and a beautiful cloister remain from the original building.

La Puebla de Cazalla-Plaza del Convento
Plaza del Convento

This is an expansion of the southern end of Victoria Street, creating an open space opposite the main façade of the Convent of Our Lady of Candles.     

Vista de una parte del edificio de la universidad, donde se ve parte de uno de sus muros y parte de jardín, también algunos jóvenes estudiantes hablando en grupitos
University of Seville (Former Royal Tobacco Factory)

The building where the Vice-chancellor's Office and the University Schools of Philology and Geography and History are located is one of the noblest in the Spanish university, while at the same time it was originally one of the most splendid representations of the industrial architecture of the old regime.

Imagen de uno de los patios interiores de los reales alcáceres donde se ve los arcos y columnas que lo rodea, un estanque alargado en el centro y pequeños naranjos
Real Alcázar

The complex of the Real Alcázar of Seville has its origin in the evolution that the ancient Roman Hispalis experienced during the High Middle Ages, when the town became known as Ixbilia.

Imagen del edificio del palacio de pilatos donde se ve la puerta de entrada, árboles en la calle y personas pasando por delante de la puerta
Casa de Pilatos (Pilate's House)

Located in the heart of Seville's historic centre, the Casa de Pilatos, the largest and most sumptuous private residential complex in the town, is a privileged location, unique in Seville, for holding small and large private events. 

Vista de la fachada del palacio de miguel de mañara
Mañara Palace

The Mañara Palace is a palatial house in a basically Renaissance style. The illustrious philanthropist Miguel de Mañara, promoter and benefactor of the Brotherhood and Charity Hospital, was born in the palace. It is located in the centre of the former aljama or old Jewish quarter of Seville, which included the area between the Alcazar and the vicinity of the Carmona Gate.