The Seville Cathedral is one of the largest Gothic churches in the world. Built on the remains of an Arab mosque, it is the only temple together with St. Peter's Basilica to be declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The Seville Cathedral, or the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, is considered one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world. Only the St. Peter’s Basilica and the St. Paul’s Outside the Walls are larger. Its area covers more than 11,500 sqm. The cathedral length is 115 metres, the width is more than 75 metres and the height of the highest nave is 42 metres. There are 5 naves in total.
Seville Cathedral is full of history. It was built on the remains of an Arab mosque between 1401 and 1519. Like many other tourist attractions in Andalusia, it has a variety of architectural styles. It took at least 500 years until the Cathedral was finally completed. Even since it was a mosque, it still conserves components such as the Patio de los Naranjos or the bell tower.
The building was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. Several burials have taken place in the Seville Cathedral, such as Christopher Columbus’. However, it is not really clear where his remains are.
This is one of the most beautiful cathedrals in the world and, of course, we suggest a visit when in Seville (Andalusia, Spain). You can do a rooftop tour as well as a guided tour to get to know it more. We remind you that the visit to the Seville Cathedral is free on Mondays.
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