{"id":8435,"date":"2024-08-08T07:00:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-08T07:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/?post_type=attraction&#038;p=8435"},"modified":"2026-01-01T11:18:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T11:18:52","slug":"ecija","status":"publish","type":"attraction","link":"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/attraction\/ecija\/","title":{"rendered":"Ecija"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A town in the Andalusian countryside, 85 km east of <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/city\/seville\/\"><strong>Seville<\/strong><\/a>, and 55 km southwest of <a href=\"https:\/\/thetjoy.com\/fr\/destination\/cordoba\/\"><strong>Cordoba<\/strong><\/a>. Stroll the old town streets and admire the elegant squares and the marvelous architectural monuments, such as the impressive Palace of Justice\u00a0and the Mudejar-style Casa de las Tomasas.<br \/>\nEcija has more than twenty churches and convents, each with its tower or spires, hence the town name, the \u201cTown of Towers\u201d, and the symbolic skyline. Visit the 13<sup>e<\/sup> century Church of Santa Cruz, and the 15<sup>e<\/sup> century Church of San Gil, both converted from mosques to churches, and the beautiful 16<sup>e<\/sup> century Los Palmos Palace, and its tranquil courtyard.<br \/>\nConsider refreshing yourself experiencing Kayaking or Rafting on the Genil river as it passes through town. 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Visit the 13th century Church of Santa Cruz, and the 15th century Church of San Gil, both converted from mosques to churches, and the beautiful 16th century Los Palmos Palace, and its tranquil courtyard. Consider refreshing yourself experiencing Kayaking or Rafting on the Genil river as it passes through town. 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