Palacio de San Telmo, Seville, Spain

The Palace of San Telmo is today the seat of the presidency of the Andalusian Autonomous Government. Construction of the building began in 1682 outside the walls of the city, on property belonging to the Tribunal of the Holy Office, the institution responsible for the Spanish Inquisition. It was originally constructed as the seat of the University of Navigators (Universidad de Mareantes), a school to educate orphaned children and train them as sailors.

The palace is one of the emblematic buildings of Sevillian Baroque architecture. It is built on a rectangular plan, with several interior courtyards, including a central courtyard, towers on the four corners, a chapel, and gardens. Presiding over the chapel is an early 17th-century statue of Nuestra Señora del Buen Aire.

The main façade of the palace is distinguished by the magnificent Churrigueresque entrance completed in 1754.

Atop the façade facing Calle Palos de la Frontera, across from the Hotel Alfonso XIII, are sculptures of twelve illustrious Sevillians, sculpted in 1895 by Antonio Susillo.

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First Name (15 months ago)
The front facade level of detail is absolutely insane!

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David Smith (2 years ago)
An absolutely stunning building which struck me as I was having a walk along the river. It has a rich history but is now used as a government building.

Helena Sunny (2 years ago)
A beautiful 17th century construction of Baroque style. Used as an University, but now as the seat of Andalusian Government, it is a nice building complex to admire from distance.

Gladys G (3 years ago)
If you are nearby, it's a beautiful building for your Sevilla photo book

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