Monuments of Seville (capital)
Old Tobacco Factory (present University)
C/San Fernando, 4 Tel.: 954 551 136

The Tobacco Factory of Seville fué commanded to contruir by king Fernando I SAW, and it made it between 1728 and 1771 Sebastián Van der Bocht. On the main entrance, a triangular fronton culminates with a statue of FAMA.

The Tobacco Factory was, then, the greater industrial building of Spain. The monopoly of the tobacco assured stops income, as it is reflected around in the architecture of the factory and the Gardens of his. A chapel and an own prison complement the main building.

In the interior of I build will find impressive perrons, sources and Patios.

1953 the factory was turned I build main of the University of Seville, lodging in its interior the Rectorado and several Faculties.

 
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