Seville Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Seville, Spain
Seville Cathedral is a Gothic cathedral of pale beige stone whose Gothic section measures 126 m long, 76 m wide and 36 m high at the central nave, rising to 40 m at the crossing. Its facade carries a pointed portal under a steep gable, rows of sculpted figures in niches, a large circular window with tracery, slender buttresses and many thin spires.
Building started in 1402 on the site of a former mosque and continued for over a century. The old minaret was converted into the Giralda bell tower, which remains part of the complex today.
The name refers to the seat of the archbishop, while inside worshippers light candles in front of painted saints and carved wooden altarpieces. During religious festivals, parishioners carry decorated figures through the main nave in solemn processions that draw local families.
Entry happens through several doorways, with a wide ramp allowing wheelchair users to move inside. Visitors should plan at least one hour to walk through the different sections.
The choir stalls hold over 100 carved seats with misericords, small ledges that allowed clergy to rest during long ceremonies. These ledges often display humorous or everyday scenes that contrast with the solemn surroundings.
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