Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija

Archaeological art in the Lebrija Palace in Seville

Want to visit the Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija de Sevilla? Palacio de Lebrija in Seville is a palace converted into an archaeological museum with a unique art collection.

Visit Palacio de Lebrija in Seville

Lebrija Palace, or Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija

The Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija is the palace of the Countess of Lebrija. The Lebrija Palace has its origins in the 15th and 16th centuries and was built in the Mudejar style. At the time it served as a mansion. For example, the ground floor was used for living in the summer and the upper floor in the winter. The structure of this palace, as well as the facade, with a garden in the middle, is typical Sevillian style. In 1901, Regla Manjón Mergelina, or the Countess of Lebrija, bought the property in Seville. She was an enthusiastic art and architecture lover, with a great passion for archaeology. With her passion for collecting, the house became a true palace and acquired a special collection of Moorish works of art and Roman mosaics from Italica, the archaeological excavations located 10 kilometers from the city center of Seville.

^{Stairwell of Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija}

^{Patio of Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija}

A palace converted into an archaeological museum

Some experts call Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija the best paved palace in Europe. It has no less than 580 m2 of Roman mosaics incorporated into the floors. This makes it one of the most important private collections in the world. In this fantastic Palacio de Lebrija you will also find a large collection of various art treasures from other periods, such as Persian, Etruscan, Roman and Greek ceramics, statues and other relics. You will also find jewelry, Louis XIV furniture and other works of art.

^{Beautiful floors in the Lebrija Palace}

^{Roman mosaic in Palacio de Lebrija}

Visit the Lebrija Palace in Seville?

If you are in Seville, Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija is worth a visit. Be careful not to pass it by, because the building is somewhat hidden in the city center. During your visit, don't forget to take the guided tour of the top floor. On the beautiful top floor of Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija you will find a number of Arabic and Asian rooms, a family dining room, a private chapel and a library. And you will find paintings by artists of the Murillo school and the famous painter Van Dyck. With your tickets you can visit the ground floor with the beautiful mosaic and tile work freely.

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