Royal Mint of Seville, Historical mint building in central Seville, Spain.
Description
The Royal Mint of Seville is a stone building with thick walls, arched windows, and rectangular rooms specifically designed for coin production. Inside, you can see specialized workshops and reinforced vaults where precious metals were secured.
History
The facility was established in the 16th century as a major center for processing gold and silver from Spanish colonial territories in the Americas. These raw materials were transformed here into currency that served the entire Spanish Empire.
Culture
The mint demonstrates the economic power of medieval Seville through its architecture and layout, which incorporated specialized workshops and secured vaults.
Practical
The building sits near Plaza de la Contratación and is easily reached on foot. Guided visits are available to help you understand the history and workings of this site.
Did you know?
Marks and scratches remain visible on the interior stone walls, left by mint workers who tested metal purity by striking coins against the surface. These traces tell the story of the daily labor that took place within these walls.
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