Palacio De San Telmo
Palacio De San Telmo
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
May 2019
Palacio de San Telmo is a 17th century complex of buildings which has been remodelled and renovated over time. It has also lived different lives, such as a railway headquarters, a seminary, a duke's palace, part of a university, and now as the seat of the Andalusian Presidency. It is constructed in beautiful baroque architecture. In fact it is regarded as one of the most outstanding buildings. In its heyday, its gardens were absolutely huge and it rivalled the Palace of Versailles in France. The biggest part of its gardens are now known as the María Luisa park, which is just a bit further down the road from the palace. Depending on the day of the week and time of day, you can visit this splendid palace for free.
Written 20 April 2020
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permia
Ireland64,854 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Interesting to learn that it began life as a University for Navigators in the late 1600s. Not surprising then that Baroque is the predominant style. And superb it is.
In 1901 it became a seminary. Continued as same until 1989 when it began as the seat of the Andalusian Presidency.
In 1901 it became a seminary. Continued as same until 1989 when it began as the seat of the Andalusian Presidency.
Written 10 April 2024
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BennyMalaga
Malaga, Spain89,732 contributions
Nov 2011 • Couples
The Palace of San Telmo started in 1682 as a school for the orphaned children of sailors. Today it is the home of the Junta de Andalucia, the governing body in Andalusia. The palace has Baroque architecture and has a rectangular plan with several interior courtyards, towers on the four corners, and a beautiful chapel. There are extensive gardens at the back of the palace. Leonardo de Figueroa built the chapel and it has an early 17th century statue of Nuestra Señora del Buen Aire. The chapel has a wonderful main altar that is gilded. Above there are beautiful paintings on the ceiling. The chapel is the best thing to see in the palace.
The principal façade has a Churrigueresque design, and this was created in 1754 by Matias and Antonio Matias, the son and grandson of Leonardo de Figueroa. There are three columns on each side of the door. Above the door there is a balcony that is supported by Atlantes that look like Indians from America. There are 12 female figures that are allegorical and represent the sciences and the nautical arts. On top there is the figure of San Telmo, who is the patron saint of sailors, and beside this figure are figures of San Fernando and San Hermenegildo, who are the patron saints of Seville. The façade on Calle Palos de la Frontera (across from the Hotel Alfonso XIII) has sculptures of twelve illustrious Sevillans.
The building became the home of the Dukes of Montpensier in 1849. The Duchess of Montpensier was Maria Luisa Fernanda, the younger sister of Queen Isabel II. Her husband was the Duke, named Antoine, the youngest son of King Louis Philippe. He was always plotting to depose Queen Isabel. Their daughter was the Infanta Luisa Fernanda, who inherited the palace and later willed it to the Archdiocese of Seville, which turned it into a seminary.
Later the building was sold to the Junta de Andalucia in 1989. On the second floor there are three salons used by the Montpensiers when they lived in the palace. The rest of the palace (except for the chapel) has been turned into a minimalist style office building that has little of interest to those who like art and history. Only the beautiful chapel is worth seeing in the interior of the palace.
There are guided tours in Spanish that start at 5 pm, but one has to call ahead to make a reservation. The phone no. is 955-001-010.
The principal façade has a Churrigueresque design, and this was created in 1754 by Matias and Antonio Matias, the son and grandson of Leonardo de Figueroa. There are three columns on each side of the door. Above the door there is a balcony that is supported by Atlantes that look like Indians from America. There are 12 female figures that are allegorical and represent the sciences and the nautical arts. On top there is the figure of San Telmo, who is the patron saint of sailors, and beside this figure are figures of San Fernando and San Hermenegildo, who are the patron saints of Seville. The façade on Calle Palos de la Frontera (across from the Hotel Alfonso XIII) has sculptures of twelve illustrious Sevillans.
The building became the home of the Dukes of Montpensier in 1849. The Duchess of Montpensier was Maria Luisa Fernanda, the younger sister of Queen Isabel II. Her husband was the Duke, named Antoine, the youngest son of King Louis Philippe. He was always plotting to depose Queen Isabel. Their daughter was the Infanta Luisa Fernanda, who inherited the palace and later willed it to the Archdiocese of Seville, which turned it into a seminary.
Later the building was sold to the Junta de Andalucia in 1989. On the second floor there are three salons used by the Montpensiers when they lived in the palace. The rest of the palace (except for the chapel) has been turned into a minimalist style office building that has little of interest to those who like art and history. Only the beautiful chapel is worth seeing in the interior of the palace.
There are guided tours in Spanish that start at 5 pm, but one has to call ahead to make a reservation. The phone no. is 955-001-010.
Written 23 January 2012
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mevissapirie
Bath, UK219 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
This marvellous palace is where the Assembly of Andalusia sit. The public rooms are spacious and architecture superb
Our guide was a very enthusiastic and interesting lady
She took us everywhere we even went into their lovely garden. Do book a visit
Our guide was a very enthusiastic and interesting lady
She took us everywhere we even went into their lovely garden. Do book a visit
Written 20 November 2019
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PrestonGuild
United Kingdom56,053 contributions
Mar 2019
A beautiful baroque building that in recent years had an extensive refurbishment.
It started out as a university, it later became a hospital and then a seminary.
Now it is a regional government building.
We came across it on the HOHO bus tour. It was beautiful to look at from the outside.
It started out as a university, it later became a hospital and then a seminary.
Now it is a regional government building.
We came across it on the HOHO bus tour. It was beautiful to look at from the outside.
Written 22 November 2019
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raluca2016
Bucharest, Romania89 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
Old Baroque palace today is used as house for regional Government. I believe it is not open to public. Thus visitors can only admire the exterior
Written 8 January 2019
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hans-jaguar
Santa Comba Dao, Portugal24,303 contributions
Sept 2015 • Couples
Palacio San Telmo was built in the year 1682 and a fine example of the baroque style, and this to serve as a marine academy, training ships' pilots, navigators and high-ranking officers – the palacio became the name San Telmo (Saint Elmo), after the patron saint of navigators. Later on the academy became the status of royal palace. You can visit the Palacio San Telmo by guided tour; so you will have to call to check days and times, and make an appointment. Tel: 955 001 010.
Written 9 October 2015
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Pub Monster Neil
Liverpool, UK59,894 contributions
Sept 2024 • Friends
Seville is a city justifiably famous for its great architecture, one building that totally floored me was Palacio De San Telmo.
A great looking building thats huge ,constructed in the late 1600's and originally the Universidad De Mareantes ( University Of Navigation ) ,nowadays its the seat of the Andalusian government, this building is wonderful to view ,it contains several courtyards and many statue's adorn the building, its a wonderful example of Baroque style architecture and is most definitely well worth checking out if you're in the area and easy to locate along Paseo De Roma.
A great looking building thats huge ,constructed in the late 1600's and originally the Universidad De Mareantes ( University Of Navigation ) ,nowadays its the seat of the Andalusian government, this building is wonderful to view ,it contains several courtyards and many statue's adorn the building, its a wonderful example of Baroque style architecture and is most definitely well worth checking out if you're in the area and easy to locate along Paseo De Roma.
Written 1 September 2024
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Cozinha de Sonia-Vegetarian,Vegan,Indian
Portimao, Portugal7 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Beautiful....fantastic historical place with a lot of nice and lovely surroundings dings and market. We love this area
Written 20 July 2024
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Ogi0
Sofia, Bulgaria22,811 contributions
Apr 2022
It used to be a baroque palace, now it is the seat of some government departments of the local government. It is very well lit at night.
Written 12 April 2022
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Хочу записаться на экскурсию на июль в Palacio de San Telmo, но не могу найти сайт где это можно сделать.
Written 11 June 2019
Hi,
Can anyone help with regards a visit please.
My wife and I are visiting Seville in November and would like to visit the Palacio san Telmo and there is suggestion that visitors must pre register before your intended visit. Could someone please advise.
Many thanks
Mick (London).
Written 9 September 2016
number telephone San Telmo: +34 955001010
Written 12 September 2016
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