Semana Santa Estepa

Seville enchants

The Pius XII roundabout, on the west side of the town, has become the main entranceway to the town centre. Several iconic buildings are in this area, including the Mercado de Abastos. Opposite the roundabout stands the oldest Salesian School in Spain from 1881.

Consolation Park is Utrera’s most iconic park. Built on the outskirts in 1955, it is a local favourite for strolling, teaching babies to walk or riding a bike.

This monument in memory of arguably the most celebrated flamenco singer in history stands in the urban centre of Utrera. He elevated the “cante jondo” to the category of art. Utrera is considered one of the cradles of flamenco. The sisters Fernanda and Bernarda are particularly worthy of note. Enrique Montoya performed worldwide and received the National Music Award.

At the foot of the Castle stands this unusual bronze monument entitled “Fernanda and Bernarda” made by Pedro Hurtado in 2005. The Jimenez Peña sisters were two great famous flamenco singers from Utrera.

The sculpture stands in the centre of Ximénez Sandoval Square, next to a fountain and surrounded by plants and flowers typical in Andalusia.

The Plaza de Abastos, formerly the San Francisco Convent, is located at Osuna’s Plaza Mayor, a few metres from the Casa de la Cultura and Santa Catalina Convent.

Much of the cloister of the Monastery of the Incarnation has been converted into a Museum of Sacred Art, which is structured around the main cloister. The Museum consists of 4 rooms that house a significant collection of the Child Jesus, goldwork and notable sculptures.

In 1513, the 4th Count of Ureña gifted the old San Sebastián Chapel and the adjoining charity hospital to the friars of the Order of Preachers so that they could found their convent. The Count had it recorded that the Chapel should not be demolished but rather incorporated into the new church. Its construction was completed on 7 March 1547.