Tells the story that Marcela was a girl who locked herself in the dungeon of this castle and we do not know why. The truth is that they accused her of being a witch because she liked the shapes drawn by the stars and then was killed. Let's delve into a place of magical emotions ...
Castillo San Jorge:
Spanish
Inquisition
Museum
Why to choose this attraction?
Being next to the Isabel II's bridge in Triana, the Castillo de San Jorge is known for it was here where the infamous Spanish Inquisition had its headquarters from 1481 to 1785. Ones the Inquisition fires were finally doused at the beginning of the 19th century, not only the first castle was destoyed but it was compensated with the construction of a market that is built over the top. Most of its foundations were rediscovered in 1990, and what the they have left to us is today's reconstructed castle that houses a museum in which there is still life. It is a unique opportunity for trying to do other kind of activities, unusual from daily kind of activities. we all can do .
What to expect from this attraction?
Due to the historic importance of the events which occurred within its walls, the San Jorge Castle has opened its doors to the public as a permanent thematic museum, where visitors can learn how the Inquisition functioned and also learn more about the Castle itself.
With a surface area of 1,400 square metres, the exhitibion is divided into two levels. The upper floor is the Sensorial Level which consists of three spaces:
-The Trial,
-The Abuse of Power, and
-The Defencelessness of the Victims.
The lower floor also has various different spaces:
-The Barbican . It contains data,historic images and a scale model of the Castle in the 18th century, as well as an Informative Walkway.
What kind of activities will yo do there?
You get an excellent free audioguide, which starts with an atmospheric introduction and fascinating historical context-setting. The first room offers a high-tech multimedia presentation on topics such as judgement and abuse of power. Then you go downstairs, to the ruins of the castle itself, with a view to the river Guadalquivir right outside, where boats deposited visitors . This mighty waterway, which has played such am important role in Seville history the castle repeatedly, including the cells where the “heretics” were housed – some lucky ones even floated out to freedom.
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How could my experience be like?
If you (or your children) are hoping for gruesome evidence of the horrific experiences suffered by the castle’s prisoners, such as instruments of torture, then you’ll be disappointed. This museum is more subtle than that, with its day-to-day view of life inside the castle: what people ate, where the kitchens were, who lived where, and so on. You really get a sense of what it would have been like all those centuries ago. Sometimes our imagination is more powerful than pictures.
Address:
Plaza del Altozano, s/n
Hours:
Monday to Friday 11.00 - 18.30 h
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10.00 - 15.00 h
ENTRANCE FREE