Casa de Pilatos - Seville

The Casa de Pilatos was built in the 16th century by order of Don Pedro Enriquez and later by his son Fadrique Enriques de Ribera.

After the Alcazar, this is the most beautiful palace in Seville and one of the best preserved buildings from the 16th century. The name "House of Pilatos" is named after the house of Poncius Pilate , which was attempted to be recreated and by whom Fadrique Enriques de Ribera was inspired during his pilgrimage to Jerusalem.

Various styles were combined in the construction of this palace, such as the Gothic, Mudejar and Italian Renaissance styles. The Casa de Pilatos has a beautifully landscaped courtyard (patio) with a well and fountain. As you walk through the arches of the patio you will see 24 busts of Roman emperors and some Greek gods . In addition, the palace has many marble columns and floors, long corridors, ceiling paintings, large wooden doors, mudéjar tiles (Azulejos), chapels and, above all, a beautiful colorful palace garden in Italian style.

Today, this palace is still partly inhabited and is owned by the 18th Duchess of Medinacelli and her family. Visit this palace Casa de Pilatos and get an idea of how the aristocrats used to live.

Willem Vandenameele