Iglesia del antiguo Convento de San Hermenegildo, Baroque church in Seville old town, Spain.
The Iglesia del antiguo Convento de San Hermenegildo is a baroque church in Seville's historic center with a distinctive elliptical floor plan. Its interior features a domed ceiling supported by twelve radial ribs, with religious imagery and decorative elements filling the spaces between them.
The building was founded in 1580 as a Jesuit college and initially designed by Juan Bautista Villalpando. Architect Pedro Sánchez made significant modifications to the structure in 1614.
The name refers to a Visigothic saint, revealing the church's deep connection to local religious traditions and devotion. Visitors today can see how the interior space was designed to inspire contemplation through its curved walls and light play.
The church is located in the northern section of Seville's historic district near other religious buildings. Visitors can access it during regular opening hours, and it is easily reached from the old town center.
From 1985 to 1992, the former Jesuit church served as the seat of the Andalusian Parliament during its opening legislative sessions. This unexpected political role demonstrates how the building adapted to new uses while maintaining its place in Seville's institutional life.
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