Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas

Why go

Gothic-Mudéjar monastery buildings sit beside later ceramic kilns and chimneys. The contemporary art centre uses cloisters and chapels for changing exhibitions. At Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas, compare both closely. Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas rewards a slower circuit.

What to look for

• Gothic-Mudéjar monastery buildings sit beside later ceramic kilns and chimneys.
• The contemporary art centre uses cloisters and chapels for changing exhibitions.

The full story

The Monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas, also known as the Monastery of the Cartuja (Charterhouse), is a religious building on the island of La Cartuja in Seville, southern Spain. Ceramic tile factory The Liverpool merchant Carlos Pickman bought the abandoned monastery in 1840, and converted it into a factory of ceramic tiles (lozas) and porcelain china. This led to the installation of multiple ovens on the facility. The site continued to produce tiles until 1982. National Monument and museum In 1964, it was declared a national monument, and now is owned by the government of Andalusia. Restorations were made for the Seville Expo '92. In 1997, it became the site of a museum of contemporary and ceramic art. Seville - eTips.

Useful to know

• Check the official visitor calendar and reserve ahead when timed entry matters.
• Combine it with nearby stops to avoid crossing the city twice in the strongest afternoon heat.

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