Hospital de los Venerables
7 expert reviews
“This former charity hospital for elderly clergy houses some of Seville’s most treasured paintings. ”
– Atlas Obscura
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"Inside this 17th-century baroque mansion once used as a hospice for ageing priests, you’ll find one of Seville’s greatest and most admirable art collections." Full review
"Once a retirement home for priests, this Baroque building has a splendid azulejo patio with an interesting sunken fountain." Full review
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"Founded in 1675, the hospice intended for aged priests (hence venerable) and designed by Leonardo de Figueroa is one of the best examples of Seville 17C Baroque." Full review
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"Founded in 1675, this hospice was intended for old (and therefore venerable) priests." Full review
"These sights alone could easily consume a couple of days, particularly when combined with the riches of the Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes and flamenco tablaos such as Casa de la Guitarra"
"Works by homegrown artists such as Bartolomé Esteban Murillo and Diego Velázquez can be found all over Seville, including at the Hospital de los Venerables Sacerdotes and the cathedral"
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