Vacation rental in Las Cabezas de San Juan: Culture and History

Las Cabezas de San Juan brings together architectural history, religious traditions and memories of 1820. Late Baroque architecture, historic festivals, a long-established pilgrimage and distinctive types of bread create a multifaceted picture of the town.

Culture

The present-day Iglesia de San Juan Bautista was built between June 29, 1762, and 1777; Pedro de Silva and Ambrosio de Figueroa are named as its architects. It is also considered an important late Baroque building in the Province of Seville from the final years of the 18th century and a prominent landmark in the local landscape. Las Cabezas de San Juan is also home to the Cristo de la Veracruz, a work by Juan de Mesa from 1624. The Antigua ermita dates from 1601 and 1602.

Another historical element is Casa Valcárcel. The 18th-century building follows the traditional layout of a family home with an interior courtyard and features elements of vernacular Baroque architecture. Casa Valcárcel was restored as the Casa Museo de la Ciudad town museum. It displays important archaeological remains from various periods in the history of Las Cabezas de San Juan.

History

The town’s history is also associated with the name of General Rafael del Riego: on January 1, 1820, he proclaimed the Constitution of 1812. The annual Recreación Histórica del Levantamiento del General Riego, held in Las Cabezas de San Juan, commemorates the uprising of 1820. The three-day event includes exhibitions, themed markets, food stalls, craft workshops, competitions, various artistic performances and a parade.

Festivals and Pilgrimage

The Semana Santa of Las Cabezas de San Juan is recognized as a festival of national tourist interest. Another long-established event is the Festival de la Yerbabuena, which was founded in 1970 and has continued to the present day. For the pilgrimage in honor of San Isidro Labrador and Santa María de la Cabeza, thousands of people travel on foot, on horseback, on floats and in horse-drawn carriages to the pine groves of Sacramento.

Local Traditions

The traditional bread of Las Cabezas de San Juan is part of the town’s culinary heritage. It is baked in wood-fired ovens and includes, among other varieties, Kilo abierto, Kilo cerrado, Chulos, Hallullas and Teleras. The different names make this bread culture just as tangible as the town’s historic buildings and festivals.

Connections

RENFE is responsible for rail services; regular bus routes are operated by DAMAS.

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Further Destinations

For further orientation at the same higher-level destination: La Algaba, Alanís, El Pedroso, Huévar Del Aljarafe, Los Palacios Y Villafranca, El Ronquillo, Palomares Del Rio, Las Pajanosas.

For the higher-level travel overview: Seville.