Hospital de las Cinco Llagas

Hospital de las Cinco Llagas is a Renaissance building in the Macarena district of Seville, now home to the Andalusian regional parliament. The rectangular complex contains ten courtyards and a central church whose dome rises above the surrounding wings, organizing the entire layout.

Work began in 1546 under Martín de Gainza and continued from 1558 under Hernán Ruiz II, who completed the church and several courtyards. The building functioned as a hospital for over four centuries before its conversion into a parliament seat in 1992.

The name refers to the five wounds of Christ, a reference to the Christian devotion that shaped the original healing program. Today the halls host parliamentary sessions with delegates from across Andalusia, completely transforming the character of the site.

Guided visits take place Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with advance booking by email or telephone. Access is through a main entrance, from which the tour proceeds through selected rooms and courtyards.

Until El Escorial was completed, this complex held the title of largest building in Spain. The original pharmacy preserved hundreds of ceramic jars that are now scattered across different museums.

Location: Seville

Inception: 1546

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture

Part of: Seville old town

GPS coordinates: 37.40518,-5.98874

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31