Iglesia de Omnium Sanctorum, Gothic-Mudéjar church in La Macarena district, Seville, Spain.
Description
The Iglesia de Omnium Sanctorum is a church in Seville's La Macarena neighborhood that blends Gothic and Mudéjar architectural styles. Its interior contains three naves divided into five sections, with a deep Gothic presbytery featuring rectangular segments.
History
The church was founded in 1249 following the Christian conquest of Seville and incorporated elements from an earlier mosque. The Almohad minaret tower was integrated into the new structure and continues to define the building's character.
Culture
The Brotherhood of Los Javieres gathers here to lead processions on Holy Tuesday during Seville's Holy Week celebrations. Visitors can observe how local devotion and centuries-old traditions continue to shape the rhythm of religious life in this neighborhood.
Practical
The building sits in Seville's old town at Calle Peris Mencheta 2 and can be accessed through multiple entrances featuring Gothic porticoes on its lateral sides. The location is central to the neighborhood and easily walkable.
Did you know?
The tower features decorative sebka panels similar to those on the famous Giralda, with lobed arches under alfiz framing its original openings. These details reveal the refined Islamic craftsmanship tradition that shaped Seville after the conquest.
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