Monastery of Santa Maria de las Cuevas (Monasterio de la Cartuja de Santa María de las Cuevas) Tours and Activities
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Built in the 15th century, this honey-colored stone monastery was frequently visited by Christopher Columbus. In fact, he was buried here for a number of years. With a deep religious history, the site now houses the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo, a center for local contemporary art.
First a chapel and monastery, it evolved into barracks after a Napoleonic invasion and later became a ceramics factory before finally being established as a national monument and museum. The grounds include a dramatic entrance gate, expansive gardens, a lake, tower, and many outdoor patios. It was extensively restored in preparation for the Seville Expo in 1992, but historical remnants of each stage of its past can still be found.
The art museum’s permanent collection includes works from artists such as Luis Gordillo, Candida Hofer, and Louise Bourgeois and focuses on Andalusian creativity. Various workshops, concerts, and temporary exhibitions are also held here year-round.
Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm
Avenida Américo Vespucio, 2, Seville, Spain
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Adventure Seville Electric Bike Tour
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Discover Seville on two wheels with an electric bike tour. You can zip along the city's beautiful streets with the ease of a bike motor so you don't have to pedal as much. Pass by some of Seville's most historical landmarks and best architecture, plus check out less-visited locations.
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Seville Cartuja Monastery small group
Explore one of Seville’s lesser-known historical highlights with a personal guide on this private tour of the Cartuja Monastery (Santa Maria de las Cuevas). Meet your guide to tour this 15th-century complex, once visited by Christopher Columbus and frequented by Spain’s kings, and now home to a contemporary art gallery. Explore the chapterhouse, cloisters, and gardens; learn how the complex was used through the centuries; and admire the modern art displays. Entrance fee included.
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Seville Bike Tour Following the Guadalquivir River
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Discover the lush and lovely sites that line the Guadalquivir River on this eco-friendly bike tour in Seville. During the 3-hour tour, follow your local guide along bike-friendly paths while enjoying the tranquility of the river and gardens away from the typical tourist crowds. See green attractions like the Jardines de Chapina, American Gardens, Alamillo Park and Alameda de Hércules while learning about the city’s rich and layered history.
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New private Christopher Columbus Tour (all entrance fees included)
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Monastery of “La Cartuja"
On the banks of the Guadalquivir River, you will find one of the most precious and ancient monuments of the capital of Seville. The Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas, better known as the Monastery of La Cartuja, hides an incredible history. In its more than 600 years, it has hosted, for example, events of the Expo'92 and has been home to Christopher Columbus. In the 11th century this building was used as a pottery kiln factory taking advantage of the clay of the area and today this Sevillian monastery houses the headquarters of the Andalusian Centre of Contemporary Art. In this visit we will be able to verify the evolution of the use of this building through the times and the numerous anecdotes that have appeared around the same one.
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