Palacio de las Dueñas

"The Palacio de las Dueñas in Seville was built by the Pineda family, who unfortunately were forced to sell it urgently when Juan de Pineda was kidnapped by Muslims and the family needed a large sum of money to pay his ransom. If the walls could talk, they would tell the story of the illustrious figures who have lived in this house over time. Among these, it is worth mentioning its main tenant, the Duchess of Alba, the great poet Antonio Machado, who was born and spent part of his childhood in the palace. The palace, which is a work of art in itself, has great historical, architectural and artistic value. It also has an extensive and varied collection of furniture, ceramics, antique objects, numerous paintings and a multitude of family mementos that can be seen as we walk through the different parts of the building. Without a shadow of a doubt, the palace's main attractions are its lush courtyards and gardens, made up of a dense blanket of vegetation that includes more than seven thousand plants, including orange, lemon and palm trees."

"Another impressive palace in Seville, it boasts a stunning mix of sophisticated architectural styles and beautifully landscaped gardens. Even with the time restrictions on my travel plans, this was one of the places I would have liked to explore inside. Two days are definitely not enough to explore Seville."

"15th-16th century palace home exemplifying the grandeur of Moorish architecture traditions "