Palacio de Altamira

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Palacio de Altamira, Medieval palace in Santa Cruz district, Seville, Spain.

The Palacio de Altamira features two main sections including the Royal Palace and the Tile Palace, with a central patio and detailed Mudéjar architectural elements.

Diego López de Stúñiga commissioned this palace at the end of the 14th century in an area formerly known as the Gateway to the Jewish Quarter.

The palace contains the Qubba royal room, which exhibits medieval carpentry works, polychromatic plasterwork, and the Aposento Ducal murals from different periods.

Free guided tours operate on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:00, requiring advance reservations through email at visitas.altamira.ccd@juntadeandalucia.es.

The structure currently houses the offices of the Andalusian government's Department of Culture while maintaining its historical architectural features.

Location: Seville

Architectural style: Mudéjar architecture

Operator: Junta de Andalucía

Part of: Seville old town

GPS coordinates: 37.38692,-5.98757

Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46

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