Built in the 17th century the façade of the hospital's San Jorge church provides an outstanding example of Sevillian Baroque. The blue and white ceramic murals depict Faith, Hope and Charity, St George slaying the dragon and St James, the slayer of the Moors.
This building is also associated with one of the most illustrious figures of Seville's history: Miguel Manara,("Don Juan" model) who had a reputation as a womaniser and reveller, and who withdrew to a hermitage at the age of 34. He drew up rules which gave the poor and those condemned to death the right to a burial. There are several fine artwork inside but on this sunny day I was anxious to be outdoors - something for another vist perhaps. Caridad means Charity, and today the hospital is still used as a retreat for poor and elderly people.