The most beautiful religious buildings Province Of Seville

The church of Santa Cruz was built on the plaza de la Virgen del Valle, built between 1776 and 1836 on the site of a mutiny temple, itself built on an ancient mosque established on the site of a Roman temple. From these different stages, she kept some elements like Wisigoths capitals and a blind arch to plaster decorations and arabesque forms. Its entrance still retains a magnificent mutiny arc dating back to the city's reconquest by Alphonse X in 1263, the only remaining Gothic-mutiny church with part of the cloister and tower. Inside, it houses very interesting baroque works such as the great retable of the eighteenth century devoted to the Virgin of the Valle, whose image was realized by the circle of Jerónimo Hernández in 1575 and comes from the convent of the Concepción de los Mercedarios. We will also note a Paleochristian sarcophagus of the Fifth century, presenting biblical scenes carved in stone and located on the altar of the altar and what is perhaps the greatest treasure of this church where the faithful worship Notre-Dame del Valle, the patron saint of the city: the silver ostennight of 2.50 meters high. You can also visit a museum of sacred art that houses a collection of eighteenth century goldsmith and a Shokendai «Shokendai» art lutrin, made in Japan during the Momoyama period in 1573, or a golden silver ostennight directed by Francisco de Alfaro Hernández to Seville in 1586.

And of course its renaissance style tower. From the bells, the view of the city is impressive, offering a unique spectacle composed of towers, bell-combs and watchtowers.

In this Victorian-Mudéjar style church dating back to the end of the th century, it will be noted in particular its main altarpiece, one of the most beautiful examples of Sevillian Gothic, whose tables and sculptures were carried out by Taormina and Jorge Fernández, also authors of the main altarpiece of Seville Cathedral. The chore contains a series of baroque paintings by the painter Zurbarán.

Founded by a papal bull in 1460, it was one of the very first convents in the city. With elements built from the 15th to the 18th century, the complex has a wide range of architectural styles. Of particular note are the cloisters, with their delightful atmosphere, and the church, emblematic of Andalusian Mudejar art, the latter exhibiting several paintings by Valdés Leal and a collection of women's portraits. You can also enjoy the beautiful view from the mirador tower overlooking the church tower and the sweets made by the sisters.