The decoration and the quality of the paintings is amazing, even if there is a lot of decoration it remains in harmony and is not that much overloaded as it could be in some barocco rocco...The representations of angels are impressive and so pure... and the architecture by itself is so balanced...You are not stressed and able to pray if you want... and the place is quite central in order to visit other places after such as Alameda or other central places...
The walking tour which takes you around the Macarena area is brilliant and is included in your city bus tour ticket. You get a total insight into the significance of religion in this area and Spain and a look at parts of Seville you may miss, "where the locals live". Some great little bars, cafes, but the jewel in the crown is the Basilica itself. Many others have said how moving it is, but go see it yourself and be moved.
That's what I kept thinking when I looked all around at this gorgeous Basilica. What still impresses me about this period is the way they painted ceilings in such great detail. Breathtaking. If you can make it to mass on Sundays, it is a beautiful service.
We attended mid-day mass here today; we're not Catholic, but the faith and reverence of this full church's worshipers during a week-day service was contagious... the interior of the Basilica Macarena itself is among Spain's most beautiful...& the iconic life-size figures of 'the Virgin' and Christ that process as 'Semana Santa' (Holy/Easter Week) observance highlights in Seville seem vividly alive (as they indeed are, to their devoted faithful). One of Seville's top church attractions (there are many)! Definitely worth making a special detour to the Macarena area (a bit outside the historic center, but an easy taxi ride). Do go! NOTE: No pictures during masses, please :)
Spectacular. Inside, the frescoes of the walls are incredible. Visit is a must, adding to the traditional visits in Seville.
The Sevillanos love the Virgen de la Macarena and have great devotion to her, so this is one of the most popular churches in the city, getting many visits from the natives. It is a bit far from the center of town but is worth seeing. The architecture is very Sevillano.
The Virgen de la Macarena always causes a goose flesh! The church is quite small compared to El Salvador and the Cathedral but very nice and with a very special spirit. And to see the la Virgen leaving the church in the Semana Santa and her return in the morning hours is something special!
The Basicila was just 100m from our Hotel (Tryp Macarena). A portico entrance and internally there was fantastic Navity display. We have been to several Basicila's around europe and this was probably one of the best. A must see when in Seville.
This is a very special church with the contents in my view being better than the cathedral and what's more.....free. The Madonna is used for the easter parades and holds a special place in the hearts of the Seville people.
A beautiful old Church in the middle of a pleasant quarter of Sevilla, Worth visiting, you will enjoy walking down there