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General Archive of the Indies
Contact details
Edificio de la Lonja
Avenida de la Constitución, 3
41071
Seville
(Andalusia)
agi2@mecd.es
www.mcu.es/archivos/MC/AGI/index.html
Tel.:+34 954500528
Fax.:+34 954219485
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World Heritage, a certification granted by UNESCO.
Description
The Indies Archive which used to be the Mercaderes Market, was built in 1572. Designed by Juan de Herrera and built by Alonso de Vandelviva and Juan de Minjares. During the 17th century the second floor and the cross of the Oath were constructed. A century later Carlos (Charles) III chose the building as the site for the Indies Archive. There were consequent modifications made to the building including the rebuilding of the main staircase. A building with a square floor plan with a large central patio. Inside valuable documents are kept that recreate history of the relationship of Spain with the overseas American colonies.
- Construction: Market
- Artistic period: Renaissance
- Historic period: 16th century
Practical information
Schedule
- From Sep 16 to Jun 15
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From Monday to Friday
From 08:00 AM to 03:00 PM
- From Jun 16 to Sep 15
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From Monday to Friday
From 08:00 AM to 02:30 PM
Closed: 24, 25 and 31 December and 6 January.
Prices
- Admission free
