Carmona Tourist Information
Carmona stands on a fertile plateau dominating the lower Guadalquivir Valley
just 30 kms from Seville.
Its origins can be traced back to the Neolithic period
and throughout history it been an important population centre.
Carthaginians
settled here in the 3rd century BC locating their town on a former Iberian
settlement.
Carmona was a major Roman town and even today its town planning is
clearly Roman in style. Roman remains
include a road (the Augustan Causeway), a Roman bridge and two defensive gates
(Seville and Córdoba).
However, by far the most outstanding Roman monument is
the necropolis, or Roman burial ground.
The Necropolis of Carmona
Avda. de Jorge Bonsor, 9
41410 Carmona (Sevilla)
Tlf. 954 14 08 11
Fax: 954 19 14 76
This was discovered and excavated at the end of the 19th century. It consists
of over 900 family tombs which date from 2BC to 4AD. The tombs have maintained a
large number of paintings in typical Pompeian style showing birds and fruit.
There are two particularly outstanding tombs that stand out. The elaborate
Elephant Tomb (Tumba del Elefante) next to which you can see a bath, kitchen,
benches and banquet table which show how families celebrated the death of their
relatives.
The Tomb of the Slave (Tumba de Servilia) is even more impressive as
it is on two floors with columns and a wide patio.
Necropolis Opening Times
Summer: 15 June to 15 September:
From Tuesdays to Fridays from 8.30 to 14.00 h.
Saturdays from 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Closed: Sundays, Mondays and Public holidays.
Winter: From 16 September to 14 June
From Tuesdays to Fridays from 9.00 to 17.00
Saturdays and Sundays: from 10.00 to 14.00 h.
Closed: Mondays and Public holidays.
English speaking tours are available.
Tel. 955 03 62 00 / Fax: 955 03 62 01
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Moorish and Christian Carmona
Carmona maintained its importance during Muslim rule and became an
independent Taifa (small kingdom) after the fall of Cordoba. In 1247 Carmona
surrendered to King Ferdinand III ("the Saint"). King Pedro "the Cruel" liked
Carmona and built a royal residence there. Today this is the Parador hotel.
Parador of Carmona
Address: Alcázar, S/N .41410 Carmona . Sevilla
Telephone: 00 34 95 414 10 10
Fax: 00 34 95 414 17 12
Email: carmona@parador.es
Bookings:
Carmona Parador
This is the best place to stay in Carmona and even if you're not
staying it's worth a visit just to have a drink and take a look across the
fertile plain below planted with sunflowers, barley and wheat. There are
splendid views of the fortress from the parador's swimming pool as well as
landscaped areas and a courtyard with a Mudejar fountain. The bedrooms are
spacious, bright, and in exquisite taste thanks to the classical decoration
which, along with the Sevillian tiles, enhances the value of this 14th century
fortress. The Bermejo function room contains rugs and numerous antiques whilst
the refectory, now a dining room, is recognized as one of the best in the chain
of paradors.
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