Sevilla Patrimony

Built in 1252 under a request of the King Alfonso X, "El Sabio", says de small sign that still remains from the foundation stone. Located next door to the Hospital de La Caridad the Royal Shipyards was used to house munitions and artillery for the Spanish Navy. At present the Royal Shipyards offer eventually concerts and special exhibits, that at times are free.The rows and rows of arches will provide you some good pictures.

If you come to seville, you can sleep in Samay Feetup Hostel in Sevilla, its only 8 minutes walking.

The Italica is a 15 minute bus ride from Samay Feetup Hostel in Sevilla in the pueblo of Santiponce, but it worths any effort you can made to see it and go back in the ages. Birthplace of Roman emperors Trajan and Adrian. The amphitheater is the most important site of the ruins. You're also able to walk the old streets as you tour the ruins of houses, public buildings and various objects of art. Many of the pieces can now be found in the Museo Arqueológico or within the palaces and homes of the aristocracy in Seville. Columns supporting the Giralda were also taken from the ruins of Italica.

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Troughout the city there is, probably, the best testimony of the Sevilla´s history, that´s because the old city walls still have a good part that has been preserved.

The city walls have a long history, dating back to Roman times. It was the during the Almoravide period that the walls saw their greatest expansion and fortifications. At one time Seville was completely enclosed with the walls connecting to the Torre del Oro, the principal defensive position along the Guadalquivir River. A series of 19 gates to the city were erected, often named for their purpose. The last standing gate is that of the Macarena.

If you sleep in Samay Feetup Hostel in Sevilla, we are sourrounded for this old walls.

The Hospital de la Caridad in Seville, home of the Brotherhood of the same name, is one of the top Spanish example of the architectural and artistic  baroque art. It is located in the district of Arenal, close to La Maestranza.

La Hermandad de la Santa Caridad was founded in the mid-fifteenth century, it had among its tasks provide assistance to the sick and abandoned people, it also worked as a crematorium for the died people found by the river as well as pray for their soul. The church dates back to the 17th century and the building still serves it's purpose as a refuge for the ill and less fortunate. The house was provided by the wife of don Miguel de Mañara, a wealthy Sevillano, after his death.

Works inside include two paintings from Juan de Valdés Leal as well as the intricate altarpiece work by Pedro Roldán. If you come to Seville, you can sleep in Samay Feetup Hostel in Sevilla, its only 5 minutes walking.