Hospital de los Venerables, Seville

Name: Hospital de los Venerables
Address: Plaza Venerables 8, Seville, Spain
Telephone: +34 95 456 26 96

#63 among attractions in Seville

Museum, Baroque architecture, Hospital, Health

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Facts and practical information

The Hospital de los Venerables of Seville, Spain, is a baroque 17th-century building which served as a residence for priests. It currently houses the Velázquez Center, dedicated to the famous painter Diego Velázquez. It is located in the Plaza de los Venerables, in the center of the Barrio de Santa Cruz and close to the Murillo Gardens, the Seville Cathedral and Alcázar. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1675 (349 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 37°23'7"N, 5°59'25"W

Address

Plaza Venerables 8Casco Antiguo (Santa Cruz)Seville Spain

Contact

+34 95 456 26 96

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Day trips

Hospital de los Venerables – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seville Cathedral, Alcázar of Seville, Giralda, Casa de Pilatos.

~880 ftW
Gothic structure with iconic bell tower
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Iconic Moorish-Renaissance royal palace
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Bell tower atop a former minaret
Giralda, Seville
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~1950 ftNE
Ducal palace with courtyards and artworks
Casa de Pilatos, Seville
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UNESCO-listed historical archive
General Archive of the Indies, Seville
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~1500 ftS
Historic factory, now university offices
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~1120 ftW
Square
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~1510 ftW
Baroque architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Hospital de la Caridad, Seville
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~1910 ftW
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Teatro de la Maestranza, Seville
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~1530 ftW
Gothic architecture, Museum
Seville Royal Dockyards, Seville
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hospital de los Venerables?

Nearby attractions include Santa Cruz, Seville (2 min walk), Casa de Murillo, Seville (2 min walk), Casa de la Guitarra, Seville (2 min walk), Monumento a Juan Pablo II, Seville (3 min walk).

How to get to Hospital de los Venerables by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hospital de los Venerables:

Bus

Menéndez Pelayo • Lines: 1, 21, 5, A1 Nocturno, C3, C4 (7 min walk)

Tram

Archivo de Indias • Lines: T1 (6 min walk)
Puerta Jerez • Lines: T1 (7 min walk)

Metro

Puerta de Jerez • Lines: L1 (9 min walk)
Prado San Sebastián • Lines: L1 (9 min walk)

Train

San Bernardo (20 min walk)
Sevilla - Santa Justa (25 min walk)