This large, walled complex of honey-coloured stone buildings, situated on the Isla la Cartuja (named after the monastery itself; the word means “charterhouse”), has seen many ups and downs during its long, dramatic history. From monks who welcomed Christopher Columbus, to barracks for Napoleon’s troops, ceramic factory run by an Englishman producing world-renowned porcelain, to modern-day contemporary art gallery and open-air live music venue.
La Kursala is a small but highly regarded gallery, dedicated to contemporary photography. Since its opening in 2007, it has become a key space for showcasing innovative photographic work, with a focus on emerging artists alongside established names.
There are several place in Almonte where Art exhibitions are held such as the Museo de la Villa, Centro Cultural de la Villa and the Santuario y Aldea de El Rocío
An exhibition relating to the environment, with photographs, sketches and informative panels, is on display at the Centro de Visitantes Cabildo Viejo. An interesting exhibition at the Museo de Jamón describes the culture and industry surrounding Iberian ham, from rearing the pigs to curing the ham.
Enter El Cubo, a cuboid glass structure in Málaga port, and visit one of the Centre Pompidou's few branches outside France
See more than 80 artworks, from 1905 and later, including significant pieces by Pablo Picasso and regularly updated exhibitions
The Hospital de la Santa Caridad (Holy Charity Hospital) is a 15th century baroque charity hospital, home to the Hermandad de la Santa Caridad (Brotherhood of Holy Charity). Located at the southern end of the Atarazanas (Royal Shipyards) in the Arenal neighbourhood, it has some superb artworks by Golden Age painters such as Murillo, Zurbaran and Valdes Leal.
