Route through Seville Cardo Máximo 2022
Route Through Seville
On this route through Seville Cardo Máximo, you will discover the main monuments of the historic center of northern Seville. The itinerary starts at Metropol Parasol, where we will visit the Antiquarium.

Perfect Route through Seville : CARDO MÁXIMO
The Thistle Maximus route aims to showcase and celebrate the Renaissance, Baroque and Gothic-Mudejarheritage of Seville, with its palaces, churches and monasteries, since there is no doubt about the importance of religion in Seville in the Baroque period of the 17th century, which became a urban monastic city, and the diversity and richness of the monuments and the Renaissance and Gothic-Mudejar art. monuments and art of the Renaissance and Gothic-Mudejar periods.
The Cardo Maximus route has been identified as the road that connected the north and south of the city in the Roman division of the city, which coincides exactly with the part of Seville that we want to explore.
Thanks to this route through Seville, we have the opportunity to visit a series of very interesting Roman and Mulsuman archaeological remains, which will allow us to speak as never before of Seville's past through material evidence.
We will continue to Feria Street to reach the Church of San Juan de la Palma, a recognized and very emblematic place of the city. We will make a stop at the Palace of the Marquises of Algaba and the Church of Omnium Sanctorum, representations of the Mudejar past of the city during its growth in the Middle Ages.
We will cross the Macarena neighborhood to reach its Basilica, the occasion to see the most famous Virgin of the city, the city wall and one of the last medieval gates of the hispalis population.
Alternating history and legend, we will learn the secrets and intrahistory of the place.
The route will continue through the old Cardo Máximo of the city, San Luis Street, where we will cross the Plaza del Pumarejo until we reach the Mudejar church of Santa Marina and the curiosities surrounding the temple and its surroundings.
From there, we will continue to the neighboring church of San Luis de los Franceses, a baroque jewel of Seville, also located on this famous street. We also contemplate its sumptuous embossed interior as we walk through its rooms.
After the visit to the church, we went to the church of San Marcos and contemplated the charming surroundings. The route allows us to return to the city center.
🛈 The route may change its itinerary depending on changes in opening hours and days. Most of the monuments offer free access, but some of them can be paid at the time of the visit.
At the end of this tour, we will arrive at the Palacio de Dueñas, where we will culminate our visit inside the palace, where we will walk through its gardens and all its different rooms.
Stops on the Cardo Máximo Route:
- Santa Clara Convent
- Church of Santa Isabel
- Omnium Sanctorum Church
- Palace of the Marqueses de la Algaba
- Santa Marina Church
- Santa Catalina Church
- Church of San Luis de los Franceses
- St. Mark's Church
- Basilica of the Macarena
- San Roman Church
- Dueñas Palace
Maximum Thistle Route
Your experience
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Availability and Prices
Check the prices of the visit and the availability of hours and days according to the time of year in our reservation calendar.
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More details of your activity
Route through the convents and churches of Seville
This urban concept is based on the orthogonal layout of its streets, forming a symmetrical grid between the northwest-southeast and southwest-northeast roads. From this network of streets, the two main axes of the city stand out: cardo maxima and decumana maxima. -
Included
- Route through Seville.
- Visit Renaissance Seville.
- Visit to churches.
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Not included
- Audio guide.
- Hotel pick up.
- Drinks or meals.
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Cancellation policy
- Moderate cancellation policy.
- The refund of the price of the monuments tickets will not be granted in case of cancellation of the visit.
- Cancellations made 48 hours before the start of the activity will be refunded 100%.
- Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours before the start of the activity, 50% refund.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start of the activity will not be refunded.
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What tips do you need to know before your visit
- Crowds are avoided and the rules of the monuments must be respected.
- Although we minimize waiting times and enjoy a preferential queue, on busy days or in high/semi-high season, it is necessary to be patient and follow the rules of organization.
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Rules & Restrictions
- Late arrivals will not be reimbursed . If the group is complete, the visit will begin waiting for a time acceptable to those who are delayed (about 5 / 7mn).
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Accessibility
- Ask about accessibility rules before the tour if necessary.
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Private Tours
If you prefer a private visit in your own language, adapted to your needs, consult our private visits section or send us a request through our form: CUSTOM MADE PRIVATE VISIT IN SEVILLE .
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FAQS : Maximum Thistle Route
The answers to the most frequently asked questionsWhat is Baroque and Gothic-Mudejar architecture?
Baroque and Gothic-Mudejar architecture are two architectural styles that were popular in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries. Baroque is a style of architecture that developed from the Italian Renaissance in the mid-16th century. It was characterized by ornamentation, exuberant decoration and theatricality. Gothic-Mudejar is a style of architecture that developed from Gothic architecture and Mudejar art during the 16th century in Spain and Portugal.
Is the cathedral the largest temple in the world?
The Cathedral of Seville is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and the third most important after St. Peter's in the Vatican and St. Paul's in London.
The wooden crocodile of the Seville Cathedral
On the ceiling of one of the naves of the Patio de los Naranjos hang four strange objects. The most famous of these is a wooden crocodile. The others are: a walking stick, an elephant tusk and a horse bit.
How many churches are there in Seville?
In Seville there are more than 100 churches. The city's architecture is marked by its numerous churches, which were built in various styles in the 15th century. There are about 100 churches in Seville, some dating back to the 15th century. These include Gothic and Renaissance styles, as well as Mudejar architecture.
Who built the first church in Seville?
The first church in Seville was built by the Visigoths, and was called the Church of San Vicente. The Visigoths were a Germanic tribe that arrived in Iberia around 400 AD. They conquered the Roman province of Hispania and founded a kingdom that they ruled for more than three centuries. They made Seville their capital and built churches in honor of their pagan gods. The first church in Seville was built by the Visigoths, and was called the Church of San Vicente.