The sailors chapel

The Sailors Chapel is a baroque place of worship in Triana with a rectangular layout featuring a wide central nave and two narrower side naves. The ceiling is supported by carved pine beams that fill the interior with warm wood tones.

It emerged during the 18th century as a place of worship for the sailors who populated Seville when the city functioned as a major trading port. The building preserves the spirit of that maritime past to this day.

The chapel is dedicated to the patron saint of sailors and reflects the deep connection between the river and the people who lived in this neighborhood. The decoration and religious images throughout serve as reminders of the dangerous work of those who made their living on the water.

The building is easily reached on foot by walking through the narrow streets of Triana, a neighborhood that stretches beside the river. Doors are typically open on weekdays and weekends, but arriving in the morning or early evening tends to be less crowded.

A large glass chandelier from the 19th century that once hung in the Gran Café Britz now illuminates the interior beneath the wooden ceiling. This unexpected piece connects the secular history of the neighborhood with its spiritual present.

Location: Seville

Architectural style: baroque architecture

GPS coordinates: 37.38400,-6.00102

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:23