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Seville Cathedral

Cathedral

Seville Cathedral

Europe's largest Gothic building, on the site of Seville's great mosque: the Giralda tower, the Retablo Mayor and the tomb of Christopher Columbus.

experiences to book
2
typical visit
75–90 minutes, with the Giralda climb
lowest price
€18

Things to do at Seville Cathedral

Tickets

Guided tours

About Seville Cathedral

Work on the cathedral began in 1403 on the site of the Almohad great mosque, and UNESCO lists it, with the Alcázar and the Archivo de Indias, as a World Heritage Site. The Giralda, its bell tower, began as the mosque's minaret; Hernán Ruiz added the Renaissance belfry in the 16th century, and the Giraldillo, a bronze figure of victorious faith about 4 metres tall, turns at the top.

Inside, the Capilla Mayor holds the Retablo Mayor, a gilded altarpiece about 30 metres high with 44 carved scenes, designed by Pieter Dancart in 1482 and finished in 1564. The choir has 117 carved stalls, Christopher Columbus's tomb stands in the south transept, and the visit ends in the Patio de los Naranjos, the mosque's old courtyard of orange trees.

Know before you go

  • Shoulders covered; no sleeveless tops or very short shorts and skirts
  • No suitcases, bulky bags or medium and large backpacks; there is no cloakroom
  • The Giralda is 34 ramps and 17 steps, not possible with wheelchairs or pushchairs
  • Photos allowed without flash or tripod
  • The ticket also covers the Church of El Salvador, which keeps its own hours