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The cathedral of Seville, Spain
'Let us build a church so big that those who see it will think us mad', that is what the cathedral chapter decided in 1401 when the former mosque of Seville had to be knocked down. It is one of the last Spanish Gothic cathedrals, and the Renaissance style is already evident there. Its impressive size makes it the third largest in the Christian world, after Saint Peter's in Vatican city and Saint Paul's in London.
The exterior shows particularly well the artistry of the unknown architect in playing with volumes and spaces. You enter by the Pardoner's door, formerly the majestic entrance of the old mosque and you will see another vestige: the peaceful Orange tree courtyard.
El patio de los naranjos, the orange tree courtyard
The cathedral and the former minaret, now the Giralda tower
Holy week / Semana SantaAt least once a year, during the Holy Week of Seville, the brotherhoods carry their floats in processions from their church to the cathedral and back.
3D drawing of the cathedral of Seville
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Map of Seville city center(best viewed with Firefox or Chrome or see big map)
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Inside the cathedral
Inside the Cathedral you can find the Tomb of Cristopher Columbus.
The chapels of the cathedral.
Important monuments in Seville: Important monuments in Andalusia, south of Spain:
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Detail from the the Cathedral of Seville |
Ornamental statues on the outside of the Assumption Arch |
Photos of the province of Seville - Andalusia, Spain.
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