Experts' Choice Award Museo De Bellas Artes De Sevilla
What the experts agree on
Housed in a serene former convent with shady patios, this museum showcases Spain's finest Golden Age art, especially Murillo's masterworks and Sevillian Gothic pieces, at remarkably low prices.
“One of Spain's finest for Spanish art... you will also see outstanding examples of Sevillian Gothic art and baroque religious sculptures in wood.”
– Fodor's
Concierge "This museum houses one of the world's best collections of Spanish art, particularly from the medieval and Renaissance eras."
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Highlights include stunning works by El Greco
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Housed in the former convent of the Merced Order, it provides an overview of Seville's painting from the 15C-20C. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Seville has a rich history that is well-represented in its sites and monuments, yet one of the best ways to uncover the city's past is through its extensive collection of artwork." Full review
Frommer's "The galleries are the greatest works of Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, including a gigantic image of the Immaculate Conception...other highlights include works by Sevilla-born Juan Valdés Leal" Full review
Frommer's "Seville's fine arts museum is a lovely place. It's peaceful, inspiring, and a ridiculously good value for the money. The art is housed in an old convent, surrounding three shady Sevillian patios" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"In the beautiful former Convento de la Merced, Seville’s Museo de Bellas Artes does full justice to Seville’s leading role in Spain’s 17th-century artistic Siglo de Oro." Full review
New York Times "Museo de Bellas Artes is among the preeminent repositories of Golden Age Spanish art, with works by Murillo, Velázquez, Zurbarán and Goya. The museum has the added charm of being set..."
Condé Nast Traveler "The Museo de Bellas Artes is the place to find Baroque masters, from Zurbaran to Murillo, and paintings from the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and 19th century"
Lonely Planet "Seville’s fine arts museum is housed in the beautiful old convent of Merced Calzada and is filled with outdoor patios and stunningly elegant rooms. The best of Seville’s galleries, it has..."
Lonely Planet "This is also the perfect time to hop between the large, airy art galleries; make time for the Museo de Bellas Artes and the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo"
When's the best time to visit Seville?
March 26, 2022
