The Inquisition and the Castle of St. George
The Inquisition and the Castle of St. George
The Spanish Inquisition has a grim international reputation. Here in Seville was born the institution and under the current market of Triana, full of life and animation, lie the ruins of what was first Almohad fortress and then the Castle of the Inquisition. In this imposing building were the houses of the workers of the Holy Office, the secret prisons, and the interrogation and torture rooms. Immerse yourself in a time when being Jewish, or suspected of being Jewish, or having religious ideas different from the normative was so dangerous as to end up in these humid cells and then in the bonfire. Meet the inquisitors, executioners and victims: their names, lives and crimes. What and how was an Auto de Fe, when they were celebrated, who participated, the role of the city in them.
An activity more than surprising, that makes us reflect on the moral, religious and political history and takes us beyond the Black Legend.
- Plaza del Altozano (Next to the Market gate)
- Days of operation: Tuesday to Sunday
The Spanish Inquisition has a grim international reputation. Here in Seville was born the institution and under the current market of Triana, full of life and animation, lie the ruins of what was first Almohad fortress and then the Castle of the Inquisition. In this imposing building were the houses of the workers of the Holy Office, the secret prisons, and the interrogation and torture rooms. Immerse yourself in a time when being Jewish, or suspected of being Jewish, or having religious ideas different from the normative was so dangerous as to end up in these humid cells and then in the bonfire. Meet the inquisitors, executioners and victims: their names, lives and crimes. What and how was an Auto de Fe, when they were celebrated, who participated, the role of the city in them.
An activity more than surprising, that makes us reflect on the moral, religious and political history and takes us beyond the Black Legend.
Specialized guide
- Museums, monuments (incluida)
- Guided visits (incluida)
Cancellations policy
FREE cancellation as long as the guest cancels at least 7 days before the tripperson