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Basilica Macarena

Puerta de la Macarena, Seville, Spain
95/490-1800
Ranked #22 of 88 attractions in Seville
4.0 of 5 stars 45 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites
Traveller Description: Basilica of La Macarena The Basilica of La Macarena is a modern church built between 1941 and 1946 by the architect Aurelio Gomez Millan, who built... more »
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York, United Kingdom
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

came back to visit the basilica just after easter and her procession around seville to the cathedral she was at her best with her wonderful emerald brooches donated by a bull fighter.the beautiful lady is the patron madonna of sevilla and of all bull fighters dont forget to light a candle to her in seville More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I've heard of MAcarena Song sung by "i forge". I ask my self what Macaarena is. When i visited MAcarena BAsilica, then i know that Macarena is the holly mother of JEsus in tears. Now i know what MAcarena is ...that's all. More

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Northborough, Massachusetts
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012
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Small, beautiful and sacred place to visite while in Seville More

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New England
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81 reviews 81 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

This place is where Los Lobos band came from-- we all know the song Macarena. Across the street is a park (we left there quickly because junkies were shooting up and eyeing us) and we quickly scooted into the most adorable cafe for coffee and pastries while we waited for the cathedral to open. The statue of Mary is so... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

At least to me it was. This basilica is dedicated primarily to the Virgin Mary and her different appearances. There are so many beautiful paintings and statues. It's tiny, but we still spent an hour just sitting and looking up at the frescos on the ceiling and admiring the main altar. You have to see this chapel!! More

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Malaga, Spain
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Reviews in 88 cities Reviews in 88 cities
559 helpful votes 559 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 September 2011
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The Basilica of la Macarena is one of the most popular churches in Seville because the people of Seville revere the image of the Virgin of la Macarena. The image was created by Luisa Roldan and is beautiful and very realistic and seems to be crying. Many people cry when they see her. The image is beautifully clothed with a... More

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USA
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2010
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We are so glad we took time to visit this church and museum. Highly recommend getting the audio guide to go through the museum. It really puts an emotional touch to what you will see. Well worth the hour or so, and a taxi ride from Santa Cruz to see this place! More

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uk
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2006
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absolutely holy,beautiful fantastic atmosphere and utmost best place I have visited believe me full of hope and miraculus face of our lady of macarena has granted so many favours or if you like performed many miracles ,thats for sure have faith and hope in her,spread the word give out some photos of her and encourage others to come and see... More

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Alicante, Spain
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW
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