The Palacio of the Countess of Lebrija, located in one of the busiest streets in the city center, Crib Street, parallel to the famous commercial street, is considered one of the best available at Seville in the amount of archaeological remains and works of art that has spread through the various rooms that compose it, from cups and bowls to vases, columns, mosaics and priceless sculptures, most of the objects are brought from the nearby Roman city of Italica.
Its walls are a showcase of architectural styles authentic possessing trace elements such as Arabic arches, ornaments platerescos, decorative tiling from a convent in ruins, coffered ceiling of a palace, a frieze and Renaissance-style façade and floor Andalusia and Seville.
History:
Start mansion built as the style of the fifteenth century, the facade is made from Seville in the sixteenth century, between the XVIII and XX is remodeled and expanded.
Originally this house belonged to the family Paiba was later owned by the Earl of Corbos and the counts of Miraflores. In 1901 it became the property of Rule Manjón Mergelina (Countess of Lebrija) who restored and refurbished to accommodate its valuable collection of antiquities, was passionate about archeology and decided to decorate it with some remains found by chance near the ruins of Italica and acquired.
It has an area of approximately 2,000, - m² spread over two floors where you enjoy staying for the winter and summer.
Collection:
One of the wonders to high light is the flooring composed opus sectile polychrome marble and mosaic of the god Pan that can be seen in the Central Courtyard (found in the vicinity of Italica respectively in 1902 and 1914).
Among his works and mythological Greco-Roman busts. Do not forget the Arab period features, their remains can be seen both in windows and walls, nor the Chinese and Persian style.
Among his paintings include pieces such as a Van Dyck, a Sorolla, a picture of Murillo School also has an extensive library with a number higher than 4,000 units, including books and other reading objects.