Tour of the Cathedral of Seville
The largest Gothic cathedral in the world
The biggest tourist attraction in Seville is its huge Gothic cathedral together with the exhibition tower Giraldou – a former minaret and the current bell tower. There is also an interesting tombstone of Christopher Columbus. Although entrance is charged, be sure not to be discouraged and walk through this architectural gem.
Fountain in front of Girald
The beginning of the tour of the cathedral begins in the square with the fountain directly below the breathtaking Giralda tower. Here, it is almost always crowded with tourists and carriages.
Giralda and Cathedral
If you tilt your head properly, you will see from here to the top of this more than a hundred meter tower.
Cathedral from the south
However, the entrance to the cathedral is from the south, from Plaza del Triunfo (directly opposite the Royal Alcazar or the Indian Archives General de Indias). From here there is also the best view.
Monumental interior of the cathedral
After you probably stand a long queue for tickets, you will finally get inside this Gothic gem. You will be amazed by the monumental interior and imagine how it must have affected people several centuries ago.
Impressive vault and columns
Everything here is so huge that it is not hard to believe that this cathedral is the largest Gothic in the world.
Tombstone of Christopher Columbus
The largest place of pilgrimage in the cathedral, which you can easily recognize by the largest crowd of tourists, is the tomb of Christopher Columbus.
Altar and organ
Other attractions in the cathedral include an impressive golden altar and a small organ. This is followed by a tour of the Giralda and Patio
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