Ting å gjøre i Carmona

Carmona Essentials

Carmona showcases nearly five millennia of continuous occupation, visible through its diverse architectural heritage. This list features the sprawling Roman Necropolis and amphitheater alongside monumental fortifications like the Puerta de Sevilla and Puerta de Córdoba. Visitors can explore the Alcázar del Rey Don Pedro, a medieval fortress turned Parador, and the Prioral Church of Santa María, built over a former mosque. The town's layout reflects its Moorish past, with narrow streets leading to historic landmarks like the Convento de Santa Clara and the neoclassical Plaza del Mercado.

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Gate of Sevilla

The Gate of Sevilla is a gate located in Carmona, Spain. It was declared Bien de Interés Cultural in 1906.

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Alcázar del rey Don Pedro

A medieval fortress built on Roman foundations and significantly renovated by King Peter I of Castile in the 14th century. It occupies the highest point in Carmona and currently houses a Parador hotel.

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Ayuntamiento de Carmona

Housed in a former 17th-century Jesuit convent, this neoclassical building features a notable Roman mosaic of Medusa discovered in the town’s historic center.

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Museo de la Necropolis Romana

Part of a 1st-century AD Roman burial site, this museum provides access to hundreds of rock-cut tombs, including the notable Elephant Tomb and the Servilia Tomb.

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Puerta de Córdoba

An ancient city gate of Roman origin that was remodeled during the 17th and 18th centuries. It marks the eastern entrance to the historic quarter on the road toward Córdoba.

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History of Carmona, Spain

The history of Carmona begins at one of the oldest urban sites in Europe, with nearly five thousand years of continuous occupation on a…

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Iglesia de San Pedro

A 15th-century church featuring a prominent bell tower known as the "Giraldilla," designed to resemble the Giralda tower of Seville's cathedral.

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Plaza del Mercado

A 19th-century neoclassical square built on the site of the former Convent of Santa Catalina. It features arched galleries and continues to serve as a central market space.

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Iglesia Prioral de Santa María de la Asunción

A late-Gothic and Renaissance church built over the site of Carmona’s former Great Mosque. It retains a Mudéjar-style courtyard and houses significant 16th-century altarpieces.