Hospital de los Venerables

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The Hospice of the Venerables, a baroque jewel of Seville

The Hospice of the Venerables is a fine baroque building in the Santa Cruz district, in Seville. The Seville audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this former hospice for elderly priests, become a high cultural place.

From a hospice to a cultural centre

Originally, this two-storey baroque building was a hospice intended to welcome elderly priests. Organised around an elegant patio, it keeps a richly decorated chapel, a witness of Sevillian baroque art. Restored, it today houses a cultural centre and art collections, combining religious heritage and creation. It is one of the finest buildings of the Santa Cruz district.

What to see

You admire the elegant patio, the richly decorated baroque chapel and the art collections presented in this former hospice. The building illustrates the baroque golden age of Seville. It is a stop for lovers of art and heritage, in the heart of the Santa Cruz district, to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

The Hospice of the Venerables lies in the Santa Cruz district, in the heart of Seville, reachable on foot. The visit has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary with the season; reduced rates may be offered according to the conditions. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.