Palacio del Pumarejo, 18th-century residential palace in San Gil neighborhood, Seville, Spain.
Description
Palacio del Pumarejo is an 18th-century palace built on two levels with multiple interior courtyards and decorated throughout with details of Andalusian craftsmanship. Mahogany columns and inlaid decoration create a dense ornamental quality within the structure.
History
The palace was created in 1775 through a major urban reshaping that required removing many earlier buildings to make space for this construction. The building later served multiple purposes and experienced several changes in use throughout its existence.
Culture
The palace reflects Seville's past as a meeting point between European and American merchant traditions through its design choices. You can see this influence in the way spaces are arranged and decorated.
Practical
The palace sits at the edge of the San Gil old town quarter where narrow streets and small squares are typical. The staircases and passageways within are narrow and require careful navigation.
Did you know?
The rooms contain hints of North African and Caribbean trade connections visible in the ornamental details. These design elements tell the story of how Seville participated in transatlantic exchange networks of that era.
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