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Palace of the Countess of Lebrija

About

The Palace of the Countess of Lebrija is one of Seville’s most captivating historic houses, celebrated for its extraordinary collection of Roman mosaics and its blend of Andalusian and Renaissance architecture. Located on Calle Cuna, the palace was restored in the early 20th century by the Countess of Lebrija, an avid archaeologist whose passion shaped the building into a living museum. Its courtyard, framed by marble columns and Moorish-inspired decoration, leads to rooms filled with classical sculptures, ceramics, manuscripts, and artworks gathered from across Spain. The highlight is the dazzling mosaic floors from Italica, meticulously integrated into the palace to preserve their beauty. Wandering through its salons and library reveals the refined taste and intellectual curiosity of its former owner. Today, the palace stands as a unique cultural treasure, offering visitors an intimate encounter with Seville’s layered history and the legacy of a remarkable collector.

Seville Spain

Location

Palace of the Countess of Lebrija sits at Calle Cuna 8 in Seville's historic Casco Antiguo center, parallel to bustling Calle Sierpes shopping street. This 16th-century Renaissance-Mudéjar mansion, remodeled by archaeologist Regla Manjón Mergelina in 1901, boasts Europe's finest Roman mosaic floors from Italica excavations amid its lush central courtyard. Nearby cluster treasures like the Antiquarium Roman ruins 219 meters away, Divine Salvador Church 258 meters distant, Metropol Parasol modern structure 404 meters north, Flamenco Dance Museum 431 meters off, and Palace of the Dukes of Alba 510 meters through narrow lanes filled with tapas bars.

Palace of the Countess of Lebrija

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