This is the visit to the Palacio de Dueñas (Seville); schedules, prices

In our recent trip to Seville we have made time for visit the Palacio de las Dueñas, one of the most emblematic corners of the capital of Andalusia.

Every Sevillian has ever passed through its doors and looked through its bars dreaming of entering to visit it.

Well now, finally, after 500 years you can visit its interior, both by Sevillians and visitors to the city.

For those of you who don't know him, this XNUMXth century palace It is one of the properties with the highest historical and heritage value that the Andalusian capital has.

As a curiosity, the brilliant poet was born and spent his childhood there. Antonio Machado. at the time when the palace had been converted into a tenement house, during the 19th century.

This majestic palace has belonged to the dukes of Alba, one of the most important families of the Spanish nobility.

Nobles and the most influential people in the country's history have passed through here over time, and this can be seen in the hundreds of works of art that adorn the rooms of the palace.

Currently the Palace of the Dueñas It is still in use, so it is relatively common to see the relatives who currently own the palace walking around.

What to see when visiting the Palacio de Las Dueñas in Seville

This palace is made up of several rooms full of objects with great historical value worthy of a museum, rooms that make up a story of the history of the Alba family with the passing years.

Most of what can be found are works of art, gifts from illustrious visitors and souvenirs belonging to the family's private collection.

La visit to the Las Dueñas Palace You begin by going through the main door, where the tiled coat of arms of the noble family is located,

Then you will pass through the first of its patios, which shows a characteristic Andalusian style.

Dueñas Palace Stables

Next we go through the area of stables, a prominent corner within the palace complex.

The stables were a fundamental element in the noble families of Seville since horse carriages were their form of transportation for many years.

But in addition to that use as a vehicle, the Alba family has always been closely linked to animals, which has given them a prominent role socially.

Courtyard of the Lemons in the Dueñas Palace

As its name indicates, the Lemon Courtyard It is full of lemon trees, and at the same time Antonio Machado He dedicated some verses.

It was a family recreation place, very characteristic for its colors, flowers and aromas.

Main Courtyard of the Dueñas Palace

Without a doubt, one of the jewels from the Palacio de las Dueñas is the Main Courtyardl, a large garden cloister that acts as a central distributor of the different rooms.

It also has beautiful Mudejar decorations in the arches that support the pillars of the cloister.

This patio leads through its stairs to the second floor, which is for private use reserved for the family.

Although you cannot go up it, you can see its spectacular staircase and the brilliant Mudejar wooden roof.

Halls of the Dueñas Palace

There are several rooms and rooms in which hundreds of objects from the history of the family are collected, such as statues, paintings, tapestries, crafts, etc.

Each room has a different theme depending on its use and the pieces it houses.

That is why the best way to learn about family history well is with the help of the audioguide or during the guided tour in a group.

TOURS and EXCURSIONS in SEVILLE
- Tour of Seville + Alcázar, Cathedral, Giralda without the lines
- Private tour of Seville
- Excursion to Carmona
- Excursion to the white towns and Ronda
- Excursion to the Alhambra in Granada
- Excursion to Doñana
- Excursion to Córdoba
- Transfers in Seville

According to the latest catalogs of the Junta de Andalucía, Palace of the Dueñas It has more than a thousand objects that cannot be sold and that have to be kept there as objects with historical value for the country.

Chapel of the Palacio de las Dueñas

Like many of the great palaces of the time, the Palace of the Dueñas It has a small chapel where the family's great religious events have been celebrated.

Without a doubt, a place to visit without rushing.

In our opinion, this palace has a very particular characteristic compared to other palatial buildings, and that is that the The Duenas It has not been abandoned, but has continued in use, expanding its catalog of artistic works and souvenirs.

That is why during your visit you will see that it is a palace that still feels alive.

Visiting times for the Dueñas Palace

El Visiting hours of the Palacio de las Dueñas It is in summer, from 10 a.m. to 20 p.m., and in winter, from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m.

The visitor entrance closes 45 minutes before closing time.

Dueñas Palace ticket prices

El entry price It is 12 euros, the general one; and 10 euros reduced admission for children from 6 to 12 years old, students under 25 years old, disabled people, unemployed people and people over 65 years old.

On non-holiday Mondays from 16 p.m. you can visit the Dueñas Palace for free, in shifts every hour.