Real Fabrica De Tabacos
Real Fabrica De Tabacos
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The marble University building dates back to the 15th Century and once housed Seville's tobacco factory, the inspiration for Bizet's opera Carmen.
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,165 contributions
Jun 2019
This building, which dates back to the 18th century, used to be a tobacco factory and was the setting for Bidet's opera 'Carmen', and now houses the University of Seville. The architecture is gorgeous and is worth wandering around for a look. It contains several pretty courtyards with fountains and places to sit and relax. There's not much to do here beyond walk around and look, but there's enough to see for it to take as long as you'd like.
Written 11 May 2020
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23rita
Davie, FL559 contributions
Apr 2023
Loved the architecture of this building. This used to be a tobacco factory c 18th century and is presently the University of Seville. Worth seeing ....only takes a few minutes to view the very limited/allowed area of the interior.
Written 28 April 2023
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
May 2019
You don't have to be an architecture fanatic to love beautiful buildings. And you will find it very easy falling in love with this place. Real Fabrica De Tabacos is an 18th century construction and used to be, as the name suggests a Tobacco factory. The Spanish got to know tobacco quite well with their adventures in the Americas! They got on to this quick smart. Anyway, the building is now part of the University of Seville. If you are lucky to go inside you will see plenty more, but even from outside this is a splendid sight.
Written 14 April 2020
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permia
Ireland64,714 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
What societal changes have taken place over a period of about two and a half centuries. Perfectly encapsulated in the changing role of this fabulous edifice.
Tobacco from the Americas was a most important crop and import for the Spanish empire. Seville being the centre of vast quantities of goods from the New World was the location for this, still the second largest building in Spain, after El Escorial.
With Royal approval a beautifully embellished edifice was created, all for the production of initially snuff and then cigars. First output was in 1758.
A vast workforce was employed to feed the demand, including thousands of women. In fact a much loved and popularly performed opera by Bizet is based on a woman tobacco worker called Carmen.
In 1950 all tobacco operations were moved to another city location and some years later the renowned building became the University headquarters.
Tobacco from the Americas was a most important crop and import for the Spanish empire. Seville being the centre of vast quantities of goods from the New World was the location for this, still the second largest building in Spain, after El Escorial.
With Royal approval a beautifully embellished edifice was created, all for the production of initially snuff and then cigars. First output was in 1758.
A vast workforce was employed to feed the demand, including thousands of women. In fact a much loved and popularly performed opera by Bizet is based on a woman tobacco worker called Carmen.
In 1950 all tobacco operations were moved to another city location and some years later the renowned building became the University headquarters.
Written 25 February 2024
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Sandi S
31 contributions
Aug 2021
My husband is a cigar smoker & I was hoping there would be a tour or something about the history.
However, it is part of the University & there is NOTHING about it's origins. I went to information counter & they were not helpful.
The ONLY things to reflect that it was once the Real Fabrica de Tabacos are the plaques outside the gates.
I was surprised that for a country that honors it's history - it erased this one.
However, it is part of the University & there is NOTHING about it's origins. I went to information counter & they were not helpful.
The ONLY things to reflect that it was once the Real Fabrica de Tabacos are the plaques outside the gates.
I was surprised that for a country that honors it's history - it erased this one.
Written 19 October 2021
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FTMDave
Adria, Italy7,624 contributions
Aug 2020
Lovely 18th-century building which, as the name suggests, used to be a tobacco factory, but which is the now the main University building. Free to wander around in. I saw a "no entry" sign in Spanish but worked out that was for mopeds or bikes!
Written 1 September 2020
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,570 contributions
Mar 2019
Would you ever imagine that "Carmen", the main character of Georges Bizet's homonymous acclaimed opera, used to work here? Well, the opera's opening scene is staged right at the doors of Seville's legendary tobacco factory on iconic "Puerta de Jeréz" ... Just amazing! This awesome building dates from the 18th century and housed the very first tobacco factory established in Europe: the "Real Fábrica de Tabacos". A remarkable example of early industrial architecture, with renaissance and herrerian styles' details on its courtyards and façades, it houses, since the 1950's, the Rectorate of Seville's university and some of its faculties. Although adapted for university use, its main characteristics have been preserved and can be visited during opening hours at no entry fee. Stroll along its halls and courtyards, feel the young and vibrant atmosphere ... you may even imagine hearing Carmen singing her unforgettable "habanera" - "L'amour est un oiseau rebelle" - along the endless corridors! Enjoy!
Written 13 December 2019
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BandKath
Leyland215 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Went on the tour which is run by the university, the start point is through the original entrance and then of to the left, the area is signed. The guide we had was very good and engaging. The tour was in Spanish and English and took approx 2 hrs. You get to see places that you just would not see if you wandered round on your own. Fascinating history in what was a Palace of a factory.
Written 26 November 2017
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KCCplus3
Munster, IN85 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
It is amazing that this beautiful building was once a tobacco factory, Now a university building, it is well worth a stop -- and even better if you have a tour guide to share some interesting information about the place and its time. Located a short walk from Plaza de Espana.
Written 13 August 2015
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George S
Carlsbad, CA537 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
This enormous structure was built like a fortified palace, surrounded by a moat and accessible by a drawbridge. Built between 1728-1771 the complex is the second largest structure in Spain. Sentries protected the entrances to prevent workers from stealing tobacco. Four portals gave access and the most ornate is portal at Calle San Fernando, where the reliefs of ships and the figures of Columbus & Cortez give the reference to the discovery of tobacco plant in the New World.
Bizet's famous opera "Carmen" was set in tobacco factory of Seville.
Today, the historic building is used as a Headquarters of the University
of Seville.
Bizet's famous opera "Carmen" was set in tobacco factory of Seville.
Today, the historic building is used as a Headquarters of the University
of Seville.
Written 16 April 2013
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Francesco Giuse... s
Thiesi, Italy
L’università di Siviglia ha una mensa studenti?
Written 16 June 2019
Mi dispiace, non sono in grado di rispondere, poiché ho attraversato tutto il grande edificio, ma non ho notato e né mi sono chiesto se c'era una mensa per gli studenti unversitari.
Written 17 June 2019
We visited as part of a Free City Tour Of Sevilla - emphasis on “free”
Written 7 August 2018
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