Travel Photo: Cathedral of Seville
The Cathedral of Seville in the historic center of Seville is a World Heritage Landmark site that is also the largest gothic cathedral in the world. After its completion in the early 16th century, the landmark became the largest cathedral in the world passing the Byzantine cathedral Hagia Sofia, which held this distinction for over a thousand years.
Built on the site of an ancient mosque, the remaining minaret was converted into a bell tower called La Giralda which is the most well-known symbol of the city.
The famous Giralda is over 343 feet in height and was built to resemble the famous Katoubia mosque in Marrakesh, Morocco. Even though most of the Cathedral of Seville is built in gothic style, the top portion of the Giralda was fashioned in Renaissance style with gilt bronze balls.
Here are some more photo highlights to visiting the Cathedral of Seville below.
Check out the video tour highlights of the cathedral below
A photo capture of the gorgeous tower or Giralda of the cathedral
There’s always a line up of gorgeous horse drawn carriages around the cathedral grounds. You can negotiate a tour with a guide to several tourist attractions that you can visit around Seville. This is a fun photo op tour you can enjoy solo or with friends while you tour around the gorgeous historic parts of Seville on these carriages.
Enjoy this carriage ride tour of Seville below
Conclusion to a visit to the Cathedral of Seville
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What a fabulous and fascinating building! Great photos Noel. I’d love to see it for real though. Hopefully one day.
The detail on that bell tower is beautiful. It amazes me how religious structures are built one on top of the other. So much history.
Gorgeous photos. You obviously had a better time in Seville than I did – from massive cockroaches in my room – I swear, they were the size of rats – to no one speaking to me at all when I went alone to a punk rock bar, it really wasn’t my best trip. Maybe it’s a wise thing I’ve switched to luxury travel, I think I’d like Seville much better now.
Love the horse and buggy photos. I have yet to go to Seville but I know who to ask for info when I do now! Thanks!
Absolutely stunning photos. I can’t wait to be there this August 🙂
Cheers,
Angela