San Pedro Church (Iglesia de San Pedro) is a gothic-mudejar building founded in 1379 on the site of an old mosque. Boasting centuries-old altarpieces, sculptures and paintings, this Roman Catholic church is an artistic treasure house. Amble through the impressive interior to see works from the 16th and 17th centuries.
During its more than 600 years of history, the church has undergone several renovations. Look at the main façade, located on Santa Angela de la Cruz street. It dates back to 1612 and features three circular stained-glass windows. The central and largest window depicts St. Peter while the others represent St. Paul and St. Joseph.
Note the different styles of the tower. The oldest and lower section is mudejar while the body containing the bells is a 16th-century addition.
While strolling through the dimly-lit interior pause to view the religious works of art. Gaze up at the main altarpiece, a three-story work featuring reliefs and sculptures depicting the life of St. Peter, the first pope. Look for the depiction of The Delivery of the Keys, when Jesus entrusted Peter with the keys to the Kingdom of Heaven.
Go over to the Chapel of the Tabernacle one of the few remaining parts of the original 14th-century church. Highlights include altarpieces from the 17th century, a 17th-century carving called Our Father Jesus of Health and the latticework of the mudejar dome’s interior.
Inspect other altarpieces dotted throughout the church, such as the 17th-century Altarpiece of San José and the late 16th-century Altarpiece of the Christ of Burgos. Browse paintings that adorn some of the walls including La Anunciación, by Pedro de Campaña, a 16th-century Flemish painter and Cristo Atado a la Columna by 16th-century Spanish painter Luis de Morales.
San Pedro Church is located on the Plaza de San Pedro in the historic heart of Seville, within walking distance of the cathedral, Las Setas de Seville, bus stops and parking garages. The church is open daily and admission is free.
