The first diocese in Seville was established by the Romans during the 3rd century. Ferdinand III was quick to reestablish Catholicism in Seville after successfully defeating the al-Andalus in 1248. The following year, Raimundo de Losana, the bishop of Segovia, became the first archbishop of Sevilla since 860 AD. His earliest palace was expanded during the 16th century. The red, Spanish Baroque façade was created by Lorenzo Fernández de Figueroa in the 17th century. Palacio Arzobispal (Archbishop’s Palace) is located in Plaza Virgen de los Reyes adjacent to the Giralda.
