Seville Cathedral

Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world

Seville Cathedral, dedicated to Our Lady of the See, is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. The Seville audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this exceptional monument, inscribed on the World Heritage list, the spiritual and historic heart of the city.

A cathedral built on a mosque

Built from 1402 in a Gothic style, on the site of the former Almohad great mosque, Seville Cathedral impresses by its colossal dimensions. It keeps precious treasures, including the tomb attributed to Christopher Columbus, and a multitude of chapels. Inscribed on the World Heritage list with the Alcazar and the Archives of the Indies, it is the symbol of the grandeur of Seville.

What to see

You admire the vast Gothic nave, the high altar, the chapels, the tomb attributed to Christopher Columbus and the Patio de los Naranjos, inherited from the mosque. The Giralda, a former minaret become a bell tower, completes the ensemble. It is the unmissable stop of Seville, to be discovered with respect for its sacred dimension.

Practical information

Seville Cathedral lies in the heart of the historic centre, near the Alcazar, reachable on foot. A working Catholic place of worship and a monument, its visit generally has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary with the season and celebrations. It is best to check them before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

Why is Seville Cathedral famous?

Because it is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, built on a former mosque, inscribed on the World Heritage list and housing the tomb attributed to Christopher Columbus.

Where is Seville Cathedral?

In the heart of the historic centre of Seville, near the Alcazar and the Archives of the Indies.