Écija, Historic municipality in Seville Province, Spain.
Écija is a municipality in Seville Province that stretches along the banks of the Genil and features eleven towers and nine bell towers. The townscape is defined by these vertical elements that rise above residential quarters and fields and remain visible from a distance.
The settlement was called Astigi in Roman times and became a Julian colony after supporting Julius Caesar in the civil war. In later centuries religious orders and noble families built churches and manor houses that now define the townscape.
The name comes from Roman Astigi and reminds visitors of a time when this settlement served as a major center along the Genil. Today you see churches and manor houses from different centuries that show how religious and noble families shaped the town.
The municipality extends over agricultural land with olive groves, cereal fields and vegetable gardens that you can see from the edge of town. A walk along the riverbanks offers views of towers and bell towers that mark the center.
The Palace of the Marquis of Benamejí from the 18th century is protected as a National Monument and displays elaborate stucco work and decorative elements. Visitors often discover inner courtyards with fountains and tile work that illustrate aristocratic life during that period.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
Andalusia offers many sites away from typical tourist routes. This southern region of Spain is home to ancient troglodyte dwellings in Guadix, mountain villages like Zahara de la Sierra perched around medieval castles, and natural parks such as Cabo de Gata-Níjar extending over 50 kilometers of...
Castillo de La Monclova
20.9 km
Palacio de los Marqueses de Peñaflor
214 m
Palacio de Portocarrero, Palma del Río
25.4 km
Church of Santa Cruz, Écija
284 mAstigi
585 m
Palacio de los Marqueses de Benamejí
225 m
Iglesia de la Limpia Concepción de Nuestra Señora y portada del antiguo convento de los Carmelitas Descalzos
300 m
Convento de Las Marroquíes
309 m
Convento de Santa Inés del Valle
640 m
Museo Histórico Municipal de Écija
191 m
Antiguo Convento de Santa Clara
25.4 km
Palacio del Conde de Palma e iglesia de San José
169 m
Iglesia del antiguo Hospital de la Concepción
280 m
Muralla urbana
25.5 km
Plaza de abastos de Écija
157 m
Real Posada
19.7 km
Teatro Sanjuán
249 m
Iglesia de la Purísima Concepción
18.2 kmPósito de Fuente Palmera
18.2 kmRollo de justicia de Écija
853 m
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
25.5 km
Alcazaba
25.5 km
Iglesia Inmaculada Concepción
15.1 kmCastillo de Alhonoz
21.1 kmMuralla urbana de Écija
460 mRollo de justicia El Rolluelo
856 mIglesia del Convento de la Divina Pastora
300 mConvento de las Teresas, Écija
160 mDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes