Seville's Cathedral: A Gothic Masterpiece

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Dominating the center of Seville is the city’s giant Gothic cathedral – the largest of its kind on the planet. As is so often the case in southern Spain, this magnificent tribute to Catholic dominion was built on the site of the city’s former mosque. Perhaps more famously though, Seville’s cathedral also contains the tomb of Christopher Columbus – the Spanish explorer whose discovery of the New World in 1492 was so crucial to Seville’s economic success in the 16th and 17th centuries.

The construction of the Seville Cathedral ⭐⭐, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, was a long and arduous undertaking, spanning over a century. It was finally completed in 1507, some 106 years after the original plans were drawn up.

The Seville Cathedral is a must-see for any visitor to the city. It is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and a testament to the city's rich history and culture.

Andalusia Travel―Visiting Seville Cathedral on 12/26/2019 (YouTube link)


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On December 26, 2019 (a beautiful sunny day with a temperature around 21 °C), I visited the Seville Cathedral in Seville, Spain. The photos below were taken during that trip.


Seville cathedral´s famous bell tower

Puerta del principe (door of the prince)








Main Altarpiece of the Seville Cathedral

View of Seville from La Giralda

Caricature artist at Catedral de Sevilla, Spain (12/25/2019; YouTube link)

References

  1. Christopher Columbus (Wikipedia)
  2. Seville Cathedral (Wikipedia)
  3. A Brief History of Seville Cathedral

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