Convento Santa María de Jesús

Convento Santa María de Jesús is a Franciscan convent in Seville's old town featuring a single-nave church with barrel vaults and Mudéjar coffered ceilings. The monumental altarpiece supported by Salomonic columns dominates the interior when visitors enter the church.

The convent was founded in 1502 by Jorge Alberto de Portugal and Felipa Melo during the early colonial period. It underwent major structural changes in the late 1600s and mid-1800s as architectural tastes shifted over the centuries.

The convent holds notable artworks by Pedro Roldán and his daughter Luisa, who together created religious sculptures throughout its spaces. The mural paintings of angels that decorate the walls form part of the spiritual character visitors encounter when walking through.

The convent is located on Calle Águilas in Seville's old town and allows visitors to explore certain areas respectfully. Being mindful of the resident religious community ensures a peaceful experience for everyone inside.

The portal entrance was designed by Alonso de Vandelvira and features a relief of the Virgin with Child by Juan de Oviedo from 1590. This sculptural detail represents a rare collaboration between an architect and sculptor working at the threshold of the building.

Location: Seville

Part of: Seville old town

GPS coordinates: 37.38978,-5.98771

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:23