Archivo de Indias

The Archivo de Indias in Seville, Spain is a former merchant exchange building which houses the most comprehensive collection of documents concerning the Spanish Empire overseas in America and the Philippines. Created in 1785, the archive contains over 80 million pages of documents, including royal decrees, maps, correspondence, legal documents, and other printed materials. It provides valuable insight into the colonial history of Spain, and is a must-see for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Spanish Empire. The building is open to the public, and there are multiple guided tours of its historical exhibits and archive rooms. Additionally, the ground floor holds a Permanent Exhibition Centre showcasing the collection's most important documents and artifact.