Las Dueñas' Palace: Witness 15th Century Architecture and Historical Artifacts in Seville
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166 Ratings
Seville
Experience the grandeur of 15th-century architecture and historical artifacts at Las Dueñas' Palace in Seville. Explore its stunning gardens, art collection, and rich family history. Book your visit now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Palacio de las Duenas - The Palacio de Las Dueñas, the current residence of the Casa de Alba in Seville, was built between the 15th and 16th centuries, historically and artistically one of the most important monuments in the city.
Dream place in which to enjoy the essence of all Andalusia.
What's Included
- Administration fees
- Audioguide or App
Additional Information
The Palacio de Las Dueñas, which serves as the current dwelling of the Casa de Alba in Seville, was constructed in the 15th century. It stands as a significant historical edifice in the city.
This architectural masterpiece, characterized by its blend of Gothic-Mudejar and Renaissance styles, boasts enchanting gardens and courtyards.
Beyond its remarkable collection of paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and antique furniture, the palace is a reservoir of family history, being continuously inhabited. This aspect makes the palace an extraordinary and distinctive site for exploration.
Prominent figures such as Americo Vespuccio, Marconi, Lord Holland, Cole Porter, Arthur Rubinstein, Empress Eugenia de Montijo, King Alfonso XIII, Victoria Eugenia, Jackie Kennedy, and the Princes of Monaco, among others, have graced its halls. It is also the birthplace of the poet Antonio Machado.
Audio guides or Apps in Spanish, English, French, German, and Italian are available for visitors.
- Only the climb to the first landing of the main staircase is not accessible, but it is visible from below.
Location
Palacio de las Duenas
Calle Duenas 5
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(166 Ratings)
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Sightseer519734
Apr 19, 2024
Enjoyable Visit - Visited here today after going to Setas de Savilla and would definitely recommend it. In many ways we enjoyed it more than the Alcázar as it was less crowded and more interesting. Rooms were furnished with family treasures rather than being mostly empty as they are at the Alcazar and the audio guide was informative and enjoyable.
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Evasev33
Apr 7, 2024
Great discovery - A little paradise in the city crowded with people in April. This place is a very nice surprise. Former refuge of the extravagant Duchess of Alba, we discover beautiful things and calm there. Free audio is provided at the entrance to the palace for the explanations. I was very happy with this impromptu visit, I remembered this whimsical duchess….You really should not miss the visit to this Seville palace.
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Freshfield169
Apr 4, 2024
Do not miss - This place and garden are exceptional, we came here as we could not get tickets to the Alcázar, as it turns out a blessing.
I would urge people to come it is a fascinating insight into a lived in palace. The gardens are also excellent and fully worth looking round. Use the audio guide to get the most of the visit.
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Daniel_g
Mar 25, 2024
Superb palace and gardens - It is a very insreresting palace to visit,with an audio guide and very nice gardiens to ses,in a different part of Sevilla
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Alfa30
Mar 21, 2024
Essential visit in Seville - An interesting visit to the lower part of the palace and its gardens with the excellent help of the audio guide, included in the price.
As it is a story well known to the Spanish, it is a pleasure to walk through the places that have appeared so many times in reports with the Duchess as the protagonist.
We loved seeing the souvenirs and decoration of the palace
recommendable
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Hampshire24
Mar 20, 2024
A highlight of our trip. - This was a highlight of our trip to Seville. The gardens and house are very atmospheric and just as if the owner has left temporarily. There are many courtyard gardens, lots of citrus trees and it never felt busy. Truly a beautiful and very evocative house.
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Sarah
Mar 17, 2024
Hidden gem, beautiful gardens - Very happy we had time to visit this place. Visited on a Monday afternoon - bought our tickets on the door and walked straight in, no queue. Didn’t realise you could get free tickets on Mondays on their website but they’re limited and ‘sell’ out weeks in advance. Spent a little over an hour wandering around, wasn’t super busy at all. Could get a free audio guide from the gift shop. Deffo worth a visit if you’re in the area and have the time.
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Willy_en_vadrouille
Mar 27, 2024
Beautiful Andalusian residence - Very pretty Andalusian house, worth visiting, even if the decor can sometimes recall those of the royal apartments of the Alhambra in Granada...
Bullfighting fans will see a collection of posters from Seville bullfights
A personal favorite for the beautiful staircase that goes up to the private apartments
Very pretty garden even if the colors are less impressive in March than some photos show...
The area is less crowded than the Alcazar, towards the north and the Basilica of the Macarena
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Cbl06130
Apr 12, 2024
Pretty patios - The visit is nice for the patios. Otherwise, it looks like a bit of second-hand goods piled up in pieces. The upper floor cannot be visited, too bad... A little disappointed with this visit.
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999marinievesg
Apr 5, 2024
Duelad Palace Deception - I think it's a shame that they put you as an essential visit to see in Seville, for a visitor, poorly maintained, just because it's something old, it doesn't have to be so dirty, disheveled, with little taste for decoration.
I would not go back.
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