Basilica de la Macarena, Andalucia, Spain

4.5 (2.436 reviews) Spent Ranking #20 in Province of Seville Religious Sites

One of the Highlights.

This church houses La Esperanza, the weeping statue of the Virgin Mary, patroness of bullfighters.
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Calle Becquer 1, 41002 Seville Spain

http://www.hermandaddelamacarena.es

Thursday, May 16, 2024, 1:23

4.5 based on (2.436 reviews)

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5Richard W 5:00 PM Apr 20, 2022
Absolutely beautiful....
Historically and culturally this is a must see when in Seville. The wealth of the church is definitely on display through the gold and silver, demonstrating incredible artistry. Unfortunately, I suspect much of the gold and silver came from the Mayan and Aztec peoples being conquered resulting in their artistry being destroyed. However, what is here is really something to behold and absorb.
5leuveen 5:00 PM Dec 21, 2021
Fascinating
I find the way Spanish people dress the statues of saints in rich dresses and jewels truly fascinating - if you would like to see an excellent example, this church is definitely a place to go to. Apparently there are stories of bullfighters bringing gifts for this statue as a token of their gratitude - which is an interesting local custom. We've been here twice and once the queue was terribly long and the other time it was completely empty.