Experts' Choice Award Basilica de la Macarena
What the experts agree on
Home to Seville's most venerated Virgin Mary statue, La Macarena, this 17th-century basilica captivates devotees with its sacred treasures and offers a glimpse into the intense religious fervor that defines the city's Holy Week celebrations.
“It contains Seville's most famous statue, La Macarena, one of the representations of the city's protective Virgin Mary sculpted in the 17C and attributed to Luisa Roldán.”
– Michelin Guide
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This basilica is the home of Seville’s most revered Virgin and will give you a whiff of the fervour inspired by Semana Santa." Full review
Fodor's "This church holds Seville's most revered image, the Virgin of Hope—better known as La Macarena." Full review
Frommer's "This church possesses the most revered image in Seville, "the Virgin of Hope"...it is strictly for Madonna worshipers...also on-site is a treasury displaying rare ecclesiastical relics." Full review
