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The Palacio de las Dueñas in Seville opened its doors to the public

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By AndaluNet on 21/06/2016

Last 17 March, the popular Las Dueñas Palace Seville first opened its doors to the public. From 10:00h, visitors can learn about the interior of the old private residence of the Duke of Alba, Carlos Fitz-James Stuart; and where He was born and lived the poet Antonio Machado.

Las Dueñas is one of the historical heritage- most important artistic family of Alba. An example of noble architecture Seville was built between the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries with the missing monastery of Dueñas, which she acquired the name. Originally, This building was erected as Casa-Palacio de los Pineda, one of the patrician families of the Seville of the time. After passing through several hands, in 1612 It became the property of the Duke of Alba VI, in the XIX century, it became a tenement house where he moved to live the Machado family. The 26 July 1875, in one of his rooms near the duck Limonero, born Spanish poet Antonio Machado.

Admission includes access to the palace courtyard, where one can observe Moorish arches dating from the fifteenth century. Also the gardens or the chapel, rectangular and ornaments Gothic tracery. On its lintel coats of arms are still Enriquez de Ribera and Portocarrero, and it sockets are also preserved tile on the walls and altar, as well as several Gothic windows.

The Tickets will be on sale from next Monday 14 March in own The website Dueñas. From 17, They can also be purchased at the ticket office of the palace until full capacity. This will be the first time in its history that this private palace opens its doors to the public.

OPENING TIMES

Summer (April to September) of 10 a 20 hours
Winter (October to March) of 10 a 18 hours
Closed on 1 and 6 January 25 December

The direction of Dueñas may change opening hours in situations where it deems necessary.
Access to the Palace and sale at the box office ends 45 minutes before closing. Spaces are evicted 10 minutes before closing.

RATES

General admission: 8€
Input groups: 7€ (minimum 20 people)
reduced admission: 6€ Children 6 a 12 years old, disabled and older 65 years old. Necessary documentation
Free admission: Children 6 years old. Mondays except public holidays from 16h until full capacity (only acquire free admission at the box office from the 16 hours on the same day, no prior reservation possible)