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Basílica de María Santísima de la Esperanza Macarena

Name: Basílica de María Santísima de la Esperanza Macarena
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into the Basílica de la Macarena, home of one of Seville's most cherished devotional images. See the jewelled Virgin of Hope and the detailed interior, then wander out along the nearby walls.

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Full description

This basilica in the Macarena district is best known for the Esperanza Macarena, a revered wooden Virgin adorned with jewels and central to Seville's Holy Week. Reviewers praise the detailed interior, with paintings, frescoes and inscriptions, and mention that the visit can include a walk behind the altar.

Outside, the surrounding streets and remnants of the medieval walls add to the setting. It is free to enter, usually takes about half an hour, and is open split morning and evening hours daily.

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Address

Pl. de la Esperanza Macarena, 2, Casco Antiguo, 41002 Sevilla, Spain · Casco Antiguo

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Visit in the morning or early evening when it is open
look for the walk behind the altar mentioned by visitors
explore the old wall fragments just outside afterwards.

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Reviews

A beautiful basilica with a beautiful original interior, paintings, frescoes and various inscriptions dating back to the distant past. During the tour, you can also walk behind the altar, see beautiful paintings and statues, and I recommend taking a look

Anđelina Macan-Todorović

1/5

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