Convento de Santa Rosalía, Religious convent in Seville, Spain
The Convento de Santa Rosalía is a convent building in Seville that houses a church with a single nave, barrel vaults, and a dome displaying consistent Baroque architectural elements throughout. The structure includes both the functional convent spaces and the church proper with its decorative details.
The convent was founded in 1701 and initially housed six Capuchin nuns from Zaragoza under its first abbess. A devastating fire in 1761 destroyed most of the church, prompting a reconstruction that brought the building's Baroque redesign.
The church interior displays an exceptional collection of altarpieces created by Cayetano de Acosta between 1761 and 1763, showcasing Sevillian Baroque craftsmanship. These works shape the character of the space and reveal the artistic vision of their era.
Visiting during daylight hours allows you to see the architectural details and artwork in the church most clearly. It is advisable to dress respectfully and be aware that this remains an active convent today.
The original façade survived the 1761 fire and was preserved during restoration, while the interior was completely rebuilt. This makes the façade a visible remnant of the original founding structure amid the later renovated spaces.
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