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Santa María Encarnación Parish Church
In the Plaza del Llano stands the parish church of Santa María de la Encarnación, which, ennobled by its tower-façade, is the most important church in the centre of Constantina,
Hermitage of San Juan Bautista
The Hermitage of San Juan, located on the hill of the castle of Alanís, was probably the first parish church in the town, with architecture dating from the 14th or 15th century. This Mudejar building with a single nave and decorated doorways housed sculptures and a mural of the Baptism of Christ, although many pieces disappeared in 1936. After its deterioration at the end of the 20th century, it was refurbished and is now used for civilian purposes.
Huéznar Falls
In the heart of the Sierra Norte of Seville, the Huéznar River cascades down in impressive waterfalls that form the Cascades de Huéznar.
Castillo y Torre del Reloj
The castle and the Clock Tower are two of the main historical landmarks of Almadén de la Plata. The castle, dating from the 14th century, served defensive functions and controlled the Vía de la Plata and a territory characterised by its wealth of mineral and quarrying resources. Over time, it lost its military function, and part of its structures were reused in the 18th century to build the Municipal Granary, which was restored in 1997 to house the present-day Town Hall. A few metres away stands the Clock Tower, built in 1905 on the former Hospital of Los Ángeles. Its slender silhouette continues to dominate the square and constitutes one of the main urban landmarks of Almadén de la Plata.
Church of Nuestra Señora de Consolación
The parish church of Nuestra Señora de la Consolación is located in the highest and oldest part of Cazalla de la Sierra, occupying one of the sides of the Plaza Mayor, in which it stands out for its sober monumentality, rising above the town like a compact but heterogeneous bastion.
Church of Nuestra Señora de Gracia
The parish church of Santa María de Gracia is located in the heart of the historic center of Almadén de la Plata, very close to what was once the medieval castle and is now the seat of the Town Hall. In front of its main façade, a wide square opens up, allowing for a full view of the church, with its slender tower standing out.
Old church of Santa Ana
The old church of Santa Ana, built between the end of the 15th and the beginning of the 16th century, was extended in the 17th and 18th centuries, becoming a single-nave temple with Baroque decorative elements. Its three-part tower-façade with belfry and spire, its main chapel covered by a half-orange dome, and side chapels with polychrome domes and vaulted ceilings stand out.
Old church of Nuestra Señora de la Victoria
The church of La Victoria de Estepa was part of the convent of the Padres Mínimos. Partially demolished, it still conserves parts of the wall and the tower. Also the doorway, which is located in another church in the town.
Trekking route
El Real de la Jara, in the Sierra Morena mountains of Seville, is an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts, with routes that cross pastures, streams and unique natural landscapes. Its main routes include the Batrocal Way, the La Lobera Geo-Route and the Rivera del Cala Route, ideal for enjoying the tranquillity and beauty of the surroundings.
Colegiata de Osuna
The Collegiate Church of Santa María de la Asunción de Osuna, founded in 1526, is a Renaissance temple with a rectangular floor plan and three naves, with a bell tower that was rebuilt after a lightning strike in 1918. Inside, there are chapels with ribbed vaults and a presbytery with a dome added in the 18th century. It houses the Ducal Pantheon, a Plateresque style complex that includes chapels and rooms, transformed in the 20th century by the architect Jacomo Gali.
Ermita de Cuatrovitas
The current Cuatrovitas chapel, located in Seville, contains one of the best-preserved rural mosques of Al-Andalus, built around 1180 during the Almohad period.
Parroquia de San Martín de Tours
The Parish Church of Saint Martin of Tours is one of the main historical and artistic buildings in Bollullos de la Mitación and occupies a prominent position within the town centre. The church, built in the 18th century, follows the model of a Sevillian Baroque parish church and presents a monumental appearance in which its slender bell tower stands out. Inside, it has a Latin cross floor plan, a single nave and side chapels arranged between the buttresses. A large dome on pendentives rises above the crossing, accentuating the spaciousness and verticality of the interior. Among its most valuable works are four paintings by Francisco de Zurbarán, dated between 1640 and 1645, depicting Saint Catherine, Saint Agnes, Saint Lucy and Saint Blaise. Alongside these, it preserves valuable Baroque altarpieces, paintings and religious images of deep devotional significance.
Palacio de los Marqueses de Peñaflor
The Palace of Peñaflor, located in the heart of the historic centre of Écija, is one of the city's most outstanding examples of secular Baroque architecture. Its present appearance is the result of a long process of extensions and renovations linked to the development of the marquisate. The façade, dominated by a monumental entrance, stands out for its long continuous balcony, painted decoration and lookout tower. Inside, the stables, the main courtyard with its Baroque fountain and the richly decorated monumental staircase are particularly noteworthy. A visit offers the opportunity to discover one of the town's most distinctive palaces and appreciate its remarkable artistic richness up close.
The Life of Saint Diego de Alcalá
The Chapel of San Diego and the centuries-old holm oak associated with the saint are among the most iconic landmarks in San Nicolás del Puerto. This site preserves the memory of the most renowned Franciscan born in the town and one of the most deeply-rooted traditions of the Sierra Norte de Sevilla.
La Lima Mines and the El Pedroso Iron Works
Located in the heart of the Sierra Morena in Seville, the La Lima Mines and the El Pedroso Ironworks are a unique testimony to the Industrial Revolution in Andalusia. Founded in 1817, the factory was a benchmark in the production of iron, using the natural resources of the area, such as iron deposits and the hydraulic energy of the Huéznar River.
Molino del Francés
The Molino del Francés is part of the Route of the Ciudadeja Mills, a route that shows the remains of old mills and a landscape that is characteristic of the Sierra Morena in Seville. Although some of the mills in the area have fallen into disrepair, this one has been restored by the Town Council and today its structure allows us to appreciate a complete view of the area's industrial past.
Arquillo de la Pescadería – Municipal Granary – Mosaic
The complex comprising the Arquillo de la Pescadería and the Pósito is one of Aznalcázar’s most iconic monuments. The Almohad gate, a remnant of the medieval fortified enclosure, its subsequent transformation and the construction of the municipal granary during the 18th century reflect how this space has adapted to the town’s changing needs and how it has evolved over the centuries.
Historical and artistic heritage of Isla Mayor
Isla Mayor is a municipality located in the marshes of the Guadalquivir, whose development has been linked to the transformation of this territory and to the cultivation of rice. Its history is relatively recent and constitutes a good example of how human intervention modified one of the most characteristic landscapes of the surroundings of Doñana.
Santa María la Mayor Church
The Parish Church of Santa María la Mayor is the result of a long historical evolution that began after the Castilian conquest in the 13th century. Its current configuration reflects the successive transformations it underwent over the centuries, resulting in a basilica-plan church with three naves enriched with numerous chapels. Inside, it preserves an important collection of altarpieces, sculptures and pieces of silverwork that bear witness to the artistic evolution of the parish between the 16th and 20th centuries.
Historical and Artistic Heritage of Villamanrique de la Condesa
Villamanrique de la Condesa preserves a valuable heritage ensemble in which architecture, tradition and history form a single reality. Its streets reflect the close relationship between the municipality and the Way of El Rocío, while buildings such as the church of Santa María Magdalena, the Royal Palace or the Ethnographic Interpretation Centre make it possible to understand the historical and cultural evolution of the locality.