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The roots of the Cartuja de Santa María de las Cuevas Monastery (La Cartuja) in Seville can be traced back to the end of the 15th century when San Bruno order was founded in the monastery. The monastery is a must see on sightseeing in Seville. This site is closely associated with the discovery of America, as it served as a treasury of the Columbus family's wealth as well as a second burial place for the remains of the admiral. The place was plundered during the French invasion and the monks were ousted in 1835. After some time the monastery was taken over by Guillermo Pickman who built the factory renowned for its inscribed art. The bottle-shaped kilns can be traced to this period and set this magnificent monument and its picturesque surroundings apart. The next phases in the evoltion of the Cartuja have provided fine examples of architecture like the Mudéjar cloister and the Gothic church with its chapel, as well as an exquisite array of ceramics.
Features of Santa Maria De Las Cuevas Monastery (La Cartuja) in Seville:
- The monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas is situated on the right bank of the Guadalquivir River.
- The monastery boasts of rich history and tradition in Seville.
- Legend has it that the image of a virgin appeared in a cave. So the monastery was called cuevas which means caves.
- A small chapel was built on the site to worship the Virgin.
- By the end of the 14th century, the monastery was constructed.
- In the year 1840 the English merchant Charles Pickman decided to buy the monastery and set up an earthenware and porcelain factory. Fast Facts of Santa Maria De Las Cuevas Monastery (La Cartuja) in Seville: Address: Isla de la Cartuja, s/n
Seville, FL 41071 Spain Telephone Number: +34 95 448 0611 Opening Hours: from 11am to 7pm –from Tuesdays to Sundays
From 11am to 9pm- in spring and summer
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