Castillo de San Jorge

Beneath Mercado de Triana in Seville’s Triana district, the remains of Castillo de San Jorge hold a small museum about the Spanish Inquisition. Walk among the excavated castle ruins and read about the people tried there and the role the site played in the city’s past. English translations accompany the exhibits. Some multimedia displays have been unavailable during renovation, so check the museum’s current status before making a special trip. Its location beside the market also makes it easy to combine with a walk around Triana.

A castle beneath Triana Market

Castillo de San Jorge lies beneath Mercado de Triana, close to Puente de Isabel II and the Guadalquivir River. The medieval castle’s remains are now part of a small museum devoted to the Spanish Inquisition. Its position below the market means the historical site is easy to pair with a look around Triana.

The castle became a headquarters of the Spanish Inquisition. The institution operated from the site from 1481 to 1785, and people were imprisoned there. The museum uses the excavated remains and exhibits to explain the place’s history and the lives of people brought before the Inquisition.

What to see inside

Follow the exposed ruins and read the exhibits to understand how the castle was used and what happened there. English translations are available alongside the Spanish text. Accounts of people who were tried at the site provide a personal focus within the broader history.

Some multimedia screens have been reported out of service during renovation, which can limit access to parts of the exhibition. Check the museum’s current status before visiting, especially if you are making a trip specifically to see it. The visit can also be combined with Mercado de Triana and the nearby bridge.