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===Museums=== {{Unreferenced section|date=June 2023}} [[File:Sévilla, Spain, 2014 (52).JPG|thumb|upright|[[Museum of Fine Arts of Seville]]]] The most important art collection of Seville is the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville. It was established in 1835 in the former Convent of ''La Merced''. It holds many masterworks by [[Bartolomé Esteban Murillo|Murillo]], [[Francisco Pacheco|Pacheco]], [[Zurbarán]], [[Valdés Leal]], and others masters of the Baroque Sevillian School, containing also Flemish paintings of the 15th and 16th centuries.[[File:Pabellón Mudéjar 001.jpg|thumb|[[Museum of Arts and Traditions of Sevilla|Museum of Arts and Traditions]]]]Other museums in Seville are: * The [[Archeological Museum of Seville]], which contains collections from the [[Tartessos|Tartessian]], Roman, Almohad, and Christian periods. It is located at ''Plaza'' ''América'' in ''Parque de María Luisa''. * The [[Museum of Arts and Popular Customs of Seville]], also in ''Plaza'' ''América'', across from the Archaeological Museum. * The [[Monastery of Santa Maria de las Cuevas|Andalusian Contemporary Art Centre]], situated in the neighbourhood of [[La Cartuja, Seville|La Cartuja]]. * The Naval Museum, housed in the Torre del Oro, next to the River Guadalquivir. * The Carriages Museum, in the Los Remedios neighbourhood. * The [[Flamenco]] Art Museum * The [[Bullfighting]] Museum, in the Maestranza bullring. * The Palace of the Countess of Lebrija, a private collection that contains many of the mosaic floors discovered in the nearby Roman town of Italica. * The ''Centro [[Velázquez]]'' (Velázquez Centre) located at the Old Priests Hospital in the touristic Santa Cruz neighbourhood. * The ''Antiquarium'' in Metropol Parasol, an underground museum which is composed of the most important archaeological site of the ancient Roman stage of Seville and remains preserved. * The ''[[Castle of San Jorge|Castillo de San Jorge]]'' (Castle of St. George) is situated near the Triana market, next to the Isabel II bridge. It was the last seat for the Spanish Inquisition. * The Museum and Treasure of ''La Macarena'', where the collection of the [[Hermandad de la Esperanza Macarena (Seville)|Macarena brotherhood]] is exhibited. This exhibition gives visitors an accurate impression of Seville's [[Holy Week in Seville|Holy Week]]. * ''[[La Casa de la Ciencia]]'' (The House of Science), a science centre and museum opposite the María Luisa Park. * Museum of Pottery in Triana. * ''Pabellon de la Navegación'' (Pavilion of Navigation). ==== Centro Cerámica Triana ==== This museum, located in the historic Triana neighborhood, is dedicated to Seville's rich ceramic heritage. Housed in the former Santa Ana ceramics factory, it showcases traditional tile-making techniques and features original kilns. The museum offers insights into the cultural significance of ceramics in Andalusia. ==== Museo Arqueológico de Sevilla (Archaeological Museum of Seville) ==== Situated in the Parque de María Luisa, this museum boasts a significant collection of artifacts from the Tartessian, Roman, and Moorish periods. Highlights include the Carambolo Treasure, a stunning example of Tartessian goldwork. ==== Museo Naval de Sevilla (Naval Museum of Seville) ==== Located by the Guadalquivir River, this museum delves into Seville's maritime history, emphasizing its role during the Age of Discovery. Exhibits include ship models, navigational instruments, and documents related to significant voyages like the Magellan-Elcano circumnavigation. ==== Museo del Baile Flamenco (Flamenco Dance Museum) ==== While this museum is mentioned, its description could be expanded. Founded by renowned flamenco dancer Cristina Hoyos, it offers interactive exhibits on the history and evolution of flamenco, showcasing costumes, musical instruments, and live performances in an intimate courtyard setting.
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