Iglesia de Santa Cruz (Church of Santa Cruz), Seville
Iglesia de Santa Cruz, or the Church of Santa Cruz, is the headquarters of the Brotherhood of Santa Cruz. Construction of the church began in 1655 and was completed in 1672. The main chapel, designed by architect Jose Tirado, was added in 1728.
The interior of the church has three naves and a large altarpiece that was built in 1735. The Neoclassical temple was completed in 1792. The choir stalls, also Neoclassical, were completed in 1800. These stalls are made of mahogany and pine. They seat 46 members.
The facade of the Catholic church was was left bare until the early 20th century. At that point, a Neo-Baroque facade was added under the supervision of designer Juan Talavera y Heredia.
Tourists can visit the interior of the church during temple hours. They are also welcome to attend mass. Temple hours are from Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 12:30 PM and from 6 PM to 10 PM. Mass occurs daily at 8 PM with additional services on Sundays at 10 AM and 1 PM.
The interior of the church has three naves and a large altarpiece that was built in 1735. The Neoclassical temple was completed in 1792. The choir stalls, also Neoclassical, were completed in 1800. These stalls are made of mahogany and pine. They seat 46 members.
The facade of the Catholic church was was left bare until the early 20th century. At that point, a Neo-Baroque facade was added under the supervision of designer Juan Talavera y Heredia.
Tourists can visit the interior of the church during temple hours. They are also welcome to attend mass. Temple hours are from Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 12:30 PM and from 6 PM to 10 PM. Mass occurs daily at 8 PM with additional services on Sundays at 10 AM and 1 PM.
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Sight Name: Iglesia de Santa Cruz (Church of Santa Cruz)
Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Seville, Spain (See walking tours in Seville)
Sight Type: Religious
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