Spain 2023 Sevilla Casa de Pilatos

The Casa de Pilatos in Sevilla is considered the prototype of the Andalusian palace. Begun in 1483, it is in the Italian Renaissance style, with Mudéjar elements, and is the residence of the Duke of Medinaceli. It is known for having one of the largest collection of azulejos (Spanish glazed tiles) in the world, and for its stucco carving, known as yesería. 

The central courtyard is surrounded by arches, azulejos, and sculptures 

Roman Dancing Muse

Roman Minerva

Roman Ceres (Greek Demeter)

Greek Athena (5th century BC)

Athena

Carved stucco 

Azulejos 

Carved stucco, azulejos, and metal grill with cupids

Cupid grill from the other side

Marble

Musicians 

View to one of the gardens, with a fountain, orange trees, sculptures, and a 100 year old bougainvillea.

Another garden

Eros

Bacchus playing

Courtyard through the arches

Azulejos up the staircase

Heavily carved and decorated ceilings

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You can hear the English audio guides here (unfortunately, written commentaries are going the way of the dodo bird...)

To note: we had heard that entry was free to EU citizens on Mondays at 3pm, so we tried it 🙄. The people right in front of us made the 100-person cutoff... Instead of waiting around for the next hour (when they would let in another 100 people), we decided to come back another time and pay our 10€ each 😉. We didn't go upstairs (guide required) to see the paintings and furniture.