The Iglesia Colegial del Divino Salvador is marked by a tall, slender dome set on a polygonal drum that rises above the surrounding rooftops. As the second-largest church in Seville after the Cathedral, it stands on land that has supported…
Holy Week Brotherhood Chapels
This walk guides you through Seville's quiet backstreets to see the historic chapels and social halls housing the city's powerful religious brotherhoods. You'll gain a deep appreciation for the intense local devotion, artistry, and communal identity behind the world-famous Holy Week processions.
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1. Iglesia Colegial del Divino Salvador
2. Capilla de San Andres Apostol
The Capilla de San Andrés Apóstol is recognizable by its elegant facade of reddish, diamond-patterned brick, framed by two pairs of tall Tuscan pilasters. Set along the street, the building is crowned by a small, singular bell gable and…
3. Chapel of the Holy Name of Jesus
The Chapel of the Holy Name of Jesus is marked by a modest entrance set behind a small courtyard, featuring a simple bell gable rising above the doorway. This temple in the San Vicente neighborhood stands on the site of the ancient Baños…
4. Church San Antonio Abad
The Church of San Antonio Abad, located on Calle Alfonso XII, is distinguished by its eighteenth-century portal, which features a split pediment housing an arch with a painting of Fray Diego de Alcalá. This building arose from the…
5. Hermandad de Montserrat
The Hermandad de Montserrat is defined by its simple, rectangular chapel, which stands apart from the grander churches nearby. This religious brotherhood, officially the Pontifical, Royal, Illustrious, Ancient and Primitive Brotherhood of…
6. Capilla del Mayor Dolor
The Capilla del Mayor Dolor is an eighteenth-century temple characterized by a simple facade and a small, airy belfry crowning its roof. Often called the chapel of Molviedro, it occupies a position in an area once known as the Laguna, a…
7. Hermandad De La Carretería
The Capilla de la Carretería is a small, rectangular temple in the Arenal neighborhood, marked by its origins as a storehouse for the canonry that the local coopers’ guild helped transform into a chapel during the eighteenth century.…