Established in the year 206 CE, Teatro romano de Itálica is counted as one of the oldest theaters of the Roman empire. The ancient performing arts venue, partially in a state of ruins, is found in Seville and rests on a small incline of the Baetic mountains. Over the centuries, it has been remodeled several times and serves as a spectacular venue for a number of cultural events. It primarily remains famous as the locale for Festival de Teatro de Itálica, an annual cultural extravaganza welcoming theater groups and other performing arts from different parts of the continent.
Although the Church of St. Peter was built in the 15th century, the tower was only added around 300 years later.
Formerly a convent for minor clergymen, the building was erected between 1665 and 1728. It is close to the Los Seises and Las Casas de la Judería hotels. The facade was designed by architect Juan de Talavera and the altarpiece by Jerónimo Hernández. The Brotherhood of the Parish of Santa Cruz (Holy Cross) was founded in 1904 and they bring out their statues and relics - Christ of Mercy (17th Century) and the Lady of Sorrows - on Holy Tuesday during Seville's Holy Week.
The Seville Cathedral which took almost 400 years to build, is one of Spain's largest churches, and one of the largest in the Christian world. Standing on the site of what was Seville's main mosque, one can still see elements of the Mudéjar style of art and late Gothic-style architecture. Work began in the early 15th Century, and by the time it was finished, it had five naves with a floor space measuring 116 meters x 76 meters (380 feet x 249 feet). There is an astounding number of fine paintings and sculptures inside, making a trip here a must when in Seville.
Built by the Jesuist in 1565, this church served as chapel of the former University of Seville. The crypt still remains the Patheon of Illustrious Sevillians, where such well-known figures as Arias Montano, Rodrigo Caro, and even Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer lie in tombs. The sculptures of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and Saint Francis Xavier, works of Juan Martínez Montañes from 1610, stand out in this church. You can also find "Dolorosa del Valle," one of the most expressive statues of the Virgin Mary used in the Sevillian Holy Week, whose creation is attributed to Juan de Mesa of Cordoba, and dates from 1620. Masses: 12:20p Mon-Sat, 12:30p Sun and holidays. Do call the church for timings.