Carmona, Cradle of Civilizations (SVQCARMO)

You will find yourself in the heart of the beautiful city of Carmona. It is located on a strategic hill with panoramic views, which are simply breath-taking, the reason why many different civilizations decided to establish in this city, such as Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Christians.

Your local guide will show you the most important monuments of this historical city. We will walk through the charming narrow streets, to arrive at the convent of “La Madre de Dios” and “Las Descalzas”. We will end our tour contemplating the gorgeous views which offer the Carmona´s Parador, and with this unforgettable image, we will come back to Seville.

Note: On our way there and back we will make a stop at a nice break area where you can get a coffee and other refreshments.

Highlights:

The Sevillian town of Carmona shines for its history of civilizations. Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Visigoths, Muslims and Christians have left their mark in Carmona.
Two convents coexist at Carmona; ‘La Madre de Dios’ and ‘Las Descalzas’, both with an artistic relevance.
The ‘Convento de La Madre de Dios’ stands out for its Mudejar architecture cloister, while the ‘Convento de Las Descalzas’ is appreciated for its majestic magnificence.
Excellent panoramic views of the meadow of Corbones River and villages are contemplated from Carmona’s Parador.

Languages:

English and Spanish

Departures:

Tuesday to Saturday at 3:00 pm

Departure point:

Excursions Office.

Calle Zaragoza 1, Sevilla 41001

Duration:

Approx. 3 hours

Inclusions:

Guided city tour with a local official guide.
Entrance fees to convent of “La Madre de Dios” and “Las Descalzas”.

Exclusions:

Lunch, beverages or other services not specified

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Due to the length of the walking tour, we recommend you to wear comfortable shoes and drink sufficient water during the walk. The order of the visit can be changed to any unexpected circumstances.