Palacio de San Telmo Palace

Palacio de San Telmo is a late 17th- to 18th-century Baroque palace in Seville, Andalusia, constructed originally as an institutional building for maritime training and charity and later repurposed for civic uses. It is one of Seville’s principal Baroque monuments and occupies a prominent site in the historic city.

The palace is notable for its sculpted stone façade, formal courtyard and internal chapel, and visitors can view the exterior and some interior elements when public offices permit. The building is also referenced in guides for its ornate Baroque details and urban setting close to the river.

Construction began in the late 17th century and continued with later modifications in the 18th century, reflecting the Baroque architectural vocabulary of Andalusia. Over time the complex has been adapted to changing institutional uses and now serves as the seat for regional government offices.

The palace stands in Seville’s historic centre near the Plaza de San Telmo and the Guadalquivir River, within easy walking distance of the city cathedral and main tourist areas.

• Current use: Originally built in the late 17th century, the palace now houses offices of the Andalusian regional government.

What to See#

• Main façade and courtyard: The palace courtyard and richly decorated Baroque façade face the Plaza de San Telmo and show the ornate 17th- and 18th-century stonework typical of Sevillian Baroque architecture.
• Chapel and state rooms: An interior chapel and ceremonial rooms survive within the complex and reflect the building’s original institutional functions.

San Telmo Palace is in Seville’s historic district; it is reachable on foot from the city centre and by local buses. Check city maps for the exact location and coordinated public transport options.

• If visiting Seville, time a visit around guided tours to learn about the palace's history as the 18th-century residence of the Dukes of Montpensier and later uses.
• Look for ornamental details in trompe-l'œil and period Baroque elements that reveal later refurbishments.