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Real Academia Sevillana de Buenas Letras

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Real Academia Sevillana de Buenas Letras. Salón de Actos
Real Academia Sevillana de Buenas Letras. Salón de Actos

The Real Academia Sevillana de Buenas Letras (Seville Royal Academy of Literature) is located in the Casa-Palacio de los Pinelo in central Seville, Spain. It is dedicated to the research and study of the cultural heritage of Seville and Andalusia. It was founded by Luis Germán and Ribon in 1591.

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Real Academia Sevillana de Buenas Letras
Calle Abades, Seville Casco Antiguo

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Calle Abades
41004 Seville, Casco Antiguo
Andalusia, Spain
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