Seville Practical Guide

ALAMEDA AND SAN LORENZO DISTRICT

Alameda de Hércules. Today this is one of the most vibrant areas of the city. Created by the Conde de Barajas in 1574, at its southern end can be seen two columns from the Roman Temple on the Mármoles street, which are crowned with sculptures of Julius Caesar and Hercules, considered to be the founders of the city.

Santa Clara Convent.

This former Almohad palace later belonged to Don Fadrique and was then a convent of the Poor Clares until 1998. Currently it is used to host various cultural events.

Santa Clara Convent: C/ Becas s/n. Tel: 955471302 www.espaciosantaclara.org

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Gran Poder Basilica.

In 1620, Juan de Mesa carved this magnificent Jesus of Nazareth, the Cristo del Gran Poder / Christ of the Great Power, which is carried in procession during the early hours of Good Friday and which has many devotees. The church was built between 1960 and 1965, in historicist style.

Tower of Perdigones (Camera Obscura) This tower was part of the old factory of San Francisco de Paula, popularly known as the Perdigones Factory. Created in 1885, it was one of the many foundries that existed in the city, fully dedicated to producing shot pellets. From 2007 it operates as a Camera Obscura, from which you can view the city at a height of 45 metres.

San Clemente Monastery. This monastery belongs to the Cistercian order and is the oldest in the city, dating its founding to the second half of the thirteenth century. Prior booking

is required for your visit. San Clemente Monastery: C/ Reposo, 9. Tel: 954378040 www.sanclementesevilla.es

Gran Poder Basilica: Plaza de San Lorenzo, 13. Tel: 954915686 www.gran-poder.es

Calle Resolana, s/n Tel: 679 091 073

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