Iglesia del Santo Angel, Catholic church in Seville old town, Spain
Description
Iglesia del Santo Angel is a church in Seville's old town featuring three naves with ornate vaulted ceilings. The central nave has a barrel vault while the side naves contain groin vaults decorated with intricate plasterwork throughout.
History
Construction began in 1601 under Alonso de Vandelvira's direction and was completed in 1608. This period saw significant religious building projects throughout Seville.
Culture
The name Santo Angel refers to the guardian angel and shapes the spiritual meaning of this place for visitors. You can sense this religious focus in how the space is arranged and how people use it.
Practical
The church is generally accessible during daytime hours and can be explored on foot through its interior. There are no unusual access conditions or steep elevation changes to navigate.
Did you know?
The Chapel of El Sagrario was built in the early 1900s and features artworks by regional artists. This chapel stands out visually from the older church structure and shows how the building evolved over time.
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