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Hospital de la Caridad

Hospital de la Caridad Review

Behind the Maestranza Theater is this almshouse for the sick and elderly, where six paintings by Murillo (1617-82) and two gruesome works by Valdés Leal (1622-90), depicting the Triumph of Death, are displayed. The baroque hospital was founded in 1674 by Seville's original Don Juan, Miguel de Mañara (1626-79). A nobleman of licentious character, Mañara was returning one night from a riotous orgy when he had a vision of a funeral procession in which the partly decomposed corpse in the coffin was his own. Accepting the apparition as a sign from God, Mañara devoted his fortune to building this hospital and is buried before the high altar in the chapel. Admission includes an audio guide (available in English).

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  • Address: Calle Temprado 3, El Arenal, Seville, 41001 | Map It
  • Phone: 954/223232
  • Cost: €5
  • Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9:30-1 and 3:30-7, Sun. 9-12:30
  • Location: Seville

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