Casa de Pilatos The small garden, Jardin Chico |
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Small Garden of Casa de Pilatos, Seville
Until the beginning of the 20th century the Small Garden, on the east side, was actually divided into two smaller areas separated by buildings. Removing these allowed the gardens to be joined together with a pond and fountain, decorated with a bronze figure called Baco Joven (Young Bacchus) by Mariano Benlliure. Terracotta pots line the sides of the pond, adding a rustic Andalucian charm.
The palace was one of only 20 civic and religious buildings which enjoyed access to water from the Caños de Carmona aqueduct, whose main purpose was to supply water to the city's fountains and to irrigate Alcázar orchards (Royal Palace).
For any traveler exploring Seville, a visit to the Casa de Pilatos Garden Chico is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered.
