Images of Passion in Seville

The Hermandades de Sevilla brotherhoods date back to the Middle Ages, but it was not until the end of the 15th century and the beginning of the 16th century that many of the current ones were founded. These brotherhoods, along with their religious images, can be seen during Easter Week and are very important in the social, economic and religious life of the city.

The brotherhoods begin their itinerary in the Cathedral of Seville and the procession continues along the Calle de Francos, a traditional shopping area, until they reach the great Church of El Salvador. Here you will find two of the most classic brotherhoods (16th century): The Amor y Pasión, together with one that is very popular amongst children: La Borriquita.

They continue along the Calle Cuna and the Calle Laraña. They pass by the Temple of La Anunción until reaching the Church of San Juan de la Palma, where you will find the very expressive image of the Virgen de la Amargura.

The Calle Gerona leads to the lively Plaza de los Terceros and its Church, where you can visit the mystery of The Last Supper. Take the Calle Sol until you reach the Santuario de los Gitanos and take delight in this brotherhood founded by gypsies in the 18th century in the Barrio de Triana neighbourhood. 

The route continues to the Convents of Santa Paula and Santa Isabel, and the Churches of San Marcos, San Luís and Santa Marina until you reach the unique setting of the Basílica de la Macarena. Inside you will find the Virgen de la Esperanza Macarena, one of the most venerated in Seville. You should not miss the niche with the virgin or the museum of the Brotherhood.

The route crosses the popular Barrio de la Macarena neighbourhood and the Alameda de Hércules before reaching the romantic Plaza de San Lorenzo with a statue of Juan de Mesa, the sculptor who carved the Jesús del Gran Poder. You should step into the circular basilica and take your time to contemplate this extraordinary image from 1620 and every detail in the interior of the temple.

You then continue through the old streets in the historical old town until reaching the Church of San Antonio Abad, where you will the oldest brotherhood in the city (1340) and another of Easter Weeks most impressive images: El Silencio.

From here you access the Calle San Pablo that passes alongside the Church of La Magdalena, the seat of the La Quinta Angustia (16th century) and El Calvario (19th century) brotherhoods.

You cross the river to reach the Church of El Cachorro where you will see one of the most realistic carvings in Seville: La Expiración, represent Jesus at the last moment before dying. s you pass through the Barrio de Trian neighbourhood you will find very popular brotherhoods, like La O, La Estrella and La Esperanza de Triana (15th century). You really should not miss the image of La Esperanza in the interior of the Capilla de los Marineros (Chapel of the Sailors) or this brotherhood's museum, with such a relationship with the sea.

You will have fantastic views of the Calle Betis as you cross the river by the Puente de San Telmo bridge, continue via the monumental Pase de Colón and then the route ends in the heart of the Barrio del Arenal neighbourhood, next to the Chapel of El Rosario, the seat of the Las Aguas brotherhood, closely related to Latin America through the Virgen de Guadalupe.