The city of Seville has a rich royal history, which is clearly visible in its many palaces. Explore the halls and courtyards to see where royalty once lived.
This beautiful palace stands out because of its thousands of colorful flowers covering the facade. Once inside you can walk the halls and visit the collection of over 1400 royal art pieces and artifacts dating from between the 16th and 20th century.
This palace is the residence of the Dukes of Medinaceli and Alcalá. It is famously decorated with 15th century tilework, one of the largest collections in the world. The palace has been associated with Pontius Pilate throughout the centuries. This is because its former resident, the First Marquis of Tarifa, discovered that the distance from the house to a local temple was the same as the distance from Pontius Pilate’s house to the location of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
This palace and museum is known for specializing in Roman and Asian works and culture. The palace holds many impressive mosaics and antiquities, which offer a different focus on Sevillian culture and history.
This palace offers an authentic look at home life from the 16th century, as the families still live in the palace to this day. Throughout history, the small palace has been a mason’s workshop, a school, and a residence for wealthy families.
Set on a small square at the start of Calle Feria, this 15th-century house is one of the finest examples of Mudéjar domestic architecture in Seville: built for Christian nobles, but with the techniques of Islamic craftsmen.
After decades of neglect it was restored and now holds the Centro del Mudéjar, a small collection of tiles, plasterwork and carved wood. There is no online booking: just turn up. It fits neatly into a morning at the Thursday flea market on the same street.
Remember that you can find much more complete and updated information in our PDF guide, written by a local. It includes extra recommendations, a tourist map, and updated schedules and prices. It is free with any tour or activity booking.
