What to see in the Palace of Las duenas in Seville

This palace is made up of several rooms filled with objects of great historical value worthy of a museum.

All these stays are part of the history of the alba family over the years.

Most of what you can find are works of art, gifts from illustrious visitors and souvenirs from the family's private collection.

The visit to the palace begins by going through the main doorway, where the coat of arms on the noble family's tiles is located,

Then you will pass the first of its courtyards, which shows a characteristic andalusian style.

Stables of the Palace of the owners in Seville

Stables of the Palace of the owners
Afterwards, you will visit the stables area, an outstanding corner within the palace complex.

The stables were an essential element in the noble families of Seville, as horse carriages were their mode of transport for many years.

But in addition to this use as a vehicle, the alba family has always been closely linked to animals, which has given them a prominent role in society.

Lemons Patio
As its name suggests, the Patio de los Limones is full of lemons, and antonio Machado dedicated some verses to it.

It was a place of recreation for the family, very characteristic for its colors, flowers and aromas.

Main courtyard of the Palacio de las duenas in Seville

Main Patio
Undoubtedly one of the jewels of the Palace of the owners is its main courtyard, a large cloister garden that acts as the central distributor of the various rooms.

It also has beautiful Mudejar decorations in the arches that support the pillars of the cloister.

This courtyard leads up the stairs to the second floor, which is for private use only by the family.

Although you can't climb it if you can see its spectacular staircase and the great Mudejar wooden roof.

Inner corner of the Palacio de las duenas in Seville

Rooms of the Palace of the owners
There are several halls and rooms where hundreds of objects from the family history are collected, such as statues, paintings, tapestries, crafts, etc...

Each room has a different theme depending on its use and the pieces it houses.

That's why the best way to get to know your family history is with the help of an audio guide or during a group guided tour.

According to the latest catalogues of the Junta de andalucia, the Palacio de las duenas has more than a thousand objects that cannot be sold and that have to be kept in it as objects with historical value for country.

Inner corner of the Palacio de las duenas in Seville

Chapel of the Palace of Las duenas

Like many of the great palaces of the time, the Palace of the owners has a small chapel where the great religious events of the family have been celebrated.
In our opinion, this palace has a very particular characteristic in comparison with other palatial buildings, and that is that of the owners has not been abandoned, but has continued to be used to expand its catalogue of artistic works and souvenirs.

That is why during your visit you will notice that this is a palace that still feels alive.

Corner of a courtyard of the Palace of the owners in Seville
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