Guided tours of the Church of the Annunciation Rooftops
The Church of the Annunciation is not only a key landmark in the history of the University of Seville, but also and emblematic site in the city’s cultural life and history since its construction in 1565.
The rooftop walk offers insight into the historical relationship between the Church of the Annunciation and the urban and cultural development of Seville. The tour gives access to the upper level of the temple, offering a close view of the dome and the lantern. With spectacular panoramic views in all directions, visitors can appreciate from the heights the historical development and relevance of Seville, as well as the evolution of the University of Seville, from its beginnings in the Colegio de Santa María de Jesús to the current headquarters of the Faculty of Fine Arts.
Thanks to European funding, the University is undertaking a full restoration of the monument, with details explained during the visit..
Individual Visit
Place: Faculty of Fine Arts. C/ Laraña s/n
Schedule:
- Mondays at 10:00h and 11:30h
- Wednesday at 10:00h *Except holidays and non-teaching days
Meeting point: Faculty of Fine Arts courtyard
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Language: Spanish
Price: 5€
Capacity: Each user may reserve a maximum of 3 tickets. The group size will not exceed 15 people
Information: Visit not suitable for people with reduced mobility. By purchasing the ticket, the following rules and conditions of the visit are accepted
Rules and conditions of the visit- You must be present at the Patio of the Faculty of Fine Arts 10 minutes before the time indicated on your voucher. Punctuality is requested. Once the visit has begun, it will not be possible to join the tour.
- You must show your voucher to the guide, and it is recommended to keep it during the tour.
- Please remain silent in the academic areas until you reach the roof.
- It is not allowed to leave the indicated route.
- It is recommended to wear comfortable footwear with non-slip soles.
- During the visit, you should maintain your civic behaviour, avoiding crowds and races on the deck.
- Be extremely careful when walking along the guided tour routes, especially on the service stairways.
- Use spiral staircases with great caution.
- Smoking and eating are not allowed inside the entire enclosure.
- In case of evacuation, the indications of the Heritage and Museums staff must be always followed.
- Due to the characteristics and difficulty of the tour, and for safety reasons, the visit is limited to people who do not suffer from cardiorespiratory diseases, vertigo or whose mobility is not limited for reasons of age or health.
- Children under the age of 10 are not allowed to visit and there must be a minimum of 1 adult for every 2 children under the age of 16
- For safety reasons, people with reduced mobility are not permitted on the rooftops.
- To preserve the heritage site, visitors must strictly respect the integrity of all ornamental and architectural elements.
- The use of cameras is permitted for personal use only. For reasons of safety and comfort, the use of tripods is not allowed, unless previously authorized.
- To guarantee a good quality visit, the use of cell phones is prohibited during the tour. Their use is limited exclusively to taking photographs.
- Visits will only take place during school hours.
- For reasons of heritage conservation, visitors must scrupulously respect the integrity of all ornamental and architectural elements.
- Exclusively in case of adverse weather conditions, visitors will be informed about the realization or suspension of the guided tour at the starting time of the tour. If cancelled, the paid amount will be automatically refunded. In all other circumstances, it will not be possible to request a change of date or a refund once the ticket has been purchased.
IMPORTANT:
Tickets become available on the 15th of each month for tours taking place the following month.
Ex: If activated on March 15, you will be able to reserve tickets for the month of April.