Palacio de las Dueñas
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Palacio de las Dueñas - by LasDueñas (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Description
The Palacio de las Dueñas (or Palace of the Dukes of Alba) is a palace in Seville belonging to the House of Alba. It was commissioned by the Pineda family in the late 15th century, named after the nearby monastery of Santa María de las Dueñas, and designed in the traditional mix of styles of the time: Renaissance with some Moorish and Gothic influences. It underwent significant renovations in the 18th and 19th centuries. The complex comprises a series of courtyards and buildings with long passageways. The palace is well known for its garden, part of the "Great Gardens of the World", which includes over 110 species and 7,000 specimens. Other highlights include the Chapel and the extensive art collection (over 1,400 items), including tapestries and Italian and Spanish paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Access & Transport
Address: 5 Calle Dueñas It is a short walk to various bus stops: 'Plaza Ponce de León', 'Recaredo (Puerta Osario)' and 'Amor de Dios (Plaza Europa)'. Parking is available around Plaza Ponce de León, 300m away.
Instructions & Recommendations
This activity is easily combined with the Setas de Sevilla and other sights in the Santa Cruz area. There are other palaces worth visiting in the neighbourhood, such as the Casa de Pilatos, but it may be slightly redundant to visit them on the same day.
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral and visits help maintain the architectural heritage of the city
Conclusion
In our opinion, the Palacio de las Dueñas is a great option for travellers on a second visit to the city (or at least 4 days in town) and are at their best in Spring in Summer since the highlights are the gardens.
Key positive
Beautiful and peaceful gardens
Some interesting artworks
Key negative
Buildings around are not very attractive
A little expensive
Suitability
It is unclear if wheelchair users can access the first floor but most of the interesting aspects are at ground level
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
June 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 20:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 20:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 20:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 20:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 20:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 20:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:00