Palacio de las Dueñas — Attraction in Seville

I’ll start with the positives, the house is a good attraction. Very interesting to see the historical objects and gorgeous ceilings. However, we booked a tour (in English) with our tickets through the official website, and the tour was so disappointing and boring. The tour guide did not seem knowledged in the history of the house, and if he was, he is a very bad tour guide. Another individual also recognized this as the tour guide kept stating years without actually talking about the history behind it. There was a point where he told us to come up the stairs, only for him to promptly go back down to the garden area. When he was there he said it’s easier for him to talk if the audience is close together so he doesn’t have to yell. I felt like he didn’t know where to go, and confused a large group of people. Half way through the tour, we left because we realized the audio guide would probably do a better job. You don’t really expect this when you pay extra for a guided in person tour. I would re-affirm that a good tour vs a bar tour can definitely make or break...

It is another gem of Seville, built in the 15th century in a Renaissance style influenced by Gothic and Moorish elements. Its name originates from its proximity to the Santa María de las Dueñas Convent, founded in 1251. The place boasts expansive Andalusian-style gardens, featuring tropical plants and elegant fountains that enchant visitors with their charm. Inside, the place houses a rich collection of artistic and cultural heritage, including relics, paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and antique furniture from the Alba family. Originally owned by the Pineda family, the place later became the property of the prominent Spanish noble house, the House of Alba. The 18th Duchess of Alba, Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart, resided here and hosted numerous artists and cultural figures. She was also famously a passionate supporter of Seville’s football team, Real Betis Balompié. Today, the place belongs to the 19th Duke of Alba, Carlos Fitz-James Stuart, and has been partially open to the...

This is an absolute Jewel in the Crown of Seville. Whilst there are other better known palaces and attractions we found this to be the most beautiful enchanting. The botanical gardens are wonderful with many little courtyards dotted around the Palace. The gardens feature a wide range of plants including roses, geraniums and of course some marvellous bougainvillea. The main courtyard must rank as one of the finest in Spain surround by porticos on all sides one of which leads to the staircase to the upper floor. The palace has a lived in feel and many rooms feature a range of personal items and artefacts collected by the family over time (some quite recent). There is a very helpful app which is well worth getting as well as an excellent guided tour. This palace does not get the publicity it deserves and should not be missed. Last, the guide and other staff were all very helpful in recommending other...