La Iglesia y Hospital de la Caridad, en Sevilla, fue construida en el siglo XVII. Su arquitectura, sus pinturas y, sobre todo, su Retablo Mayor te dejarán con la boca abierta.
The construction of the Church and Hospital de La Caridad, in Seville (Andalusia, Spain), dates back to the seventeenth century. It was carried out in typical Sevillian Baroque style. The Holy See of the same name has its origins in the fifteenth century. It provided lodging mostly to poor and sick people.
Paintings and decorative elements of the interior are particularly impressive, as well as a beautiful courtyard and the facade. The design of the church was carried out by renowned artists such as Murillo, Valdés Leal, Pedro Roldán and Bernardo Simón de Pineda.
The Golden Altarpiece is a notable work by Bernardo Simón de Pineda and finished by Valdes Leal. Pedro Roldán made the sculpture located in the middle of the altar. If you make a tour around the church, you should pay attention to paintings and sculptures, as they are unique. Murillo and Roldan were among the best artists of their time.
Undoubtedly, if you don’t know what to see in Seville yet, the Church and Hospital de La Caridad is one of the main tourist attractions you should visit. It is just ten minutes walk from the Hospital de los Venerables.
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