Casa de Pilatos, Andalusian palace in historic center of Seville, Spain
Casa de Pilatos is a palace in the historic center of Seville combining Gothic-Mudéjar and Renaissance elements. It spreads over two floors with courtyards, marble gates, gardens, and decorated galleries housing sculptures.
Building work began in 1483 under Pedro Enríquez de Quiñones and Catalina de Rivera. Their son Fadrique completed it after returning from Jerusalem in the early 16th century.
The name comes from the house of Pontius Pilate in Jerusalem, as the owner wanted to recreate it after his pilgrimage. Walls are covered with tiles showing scenes and patterns, while sculptures from Roman times stand in the galleries.
The ground floor can be explored on your own, while the upper floor is accessible only with a guided tour. The palace opens in the morning and closes in the evening, with times varying slightly by season.
The building marks the start of a processional route established in 1520 leading to Cruz del Campo. Some rooms carry names recalling stations from the Passion story.
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