The Murillo Gardens and the Catalina de Ribera promenade form one of the most interesting garden areas in the city of Seville, both historically, artistically, scenically and environmentally. They are fully involved in the life of the city and preserve interesting botanical species as well as architectural and sculptural samples and original street furniture elements from the time of their formalisation in the first quarter of the 20th century.
Juan Talavera y Heredia, a well-known representative of regional historicism, designed the Murillo Gardens in 1911 on land donated by the Crown, which had previously formed part of the Huerta del Retiro del Alcázar. They have a more secluded layout and a more intimate air, in contrast to the longitudinal layout of the Paseo de Catalina de Ribera.
The composition of this space is based on grid-like paths formed by hedges and paving which, at their intersections, create octagonal roundabouts in which there are central fountains and factory benches covered with tiles. The resulting flowerbeds are occupied by dense masses of vegetation that give the area an intimate atmosphere.
Among the open spaces, the gazebo dedicated to the painter José García Ramos stands out. It is bordered by entrance arches and low walls with tiled panels that recreate famous works by the artist, executed by other painters in the master's circle such as Miguel del Pino, Santiago Martínez, Alfonso Grosso, Manuel Vigil, and Diego López.
Nearby there is a regionalist style building used as a home. In these gardens you can find a great variety of plant species, with Magnolia Grandiflora, Cupresus Sempervivens Estricta, Ficus Magnoloides Religiosa, Platanus Hibrida, etc. standing out for their age and development.
Text of the BIC declaration, 12-03-2002.
! The Murillo Gardens appear by mistake as "Jardín de las Tres Fuentes" on Google Maps, while where you can read "Jardines de Murillo" it is actually the Paseo Catalina de Ribera.
