Seville Cathedral
Cathedral · Barrio Santa Cruz, Seville

Seville Cathedral

Photo: Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Seville Cathedral replaced a mosque on the same site after the Reconquista. It features a mix of Gothic architecture and surviving Islamic elements. Look for the Giralda bell tower and the tomb of Christopher Columbus inside.

On day 2 of Seville: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Check official website for current prices.
Time needed
2 hours to see the interior and climb the tower.
Best time
Weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
Getting there
Walk from central Seville or take the tram to nearby stops in Barrio Santa Cruz.

Itineraries with Seville Cathedral

Day 2 of Seville: Weekend Escape

Plaza de España and the river

How Seville Cathedral fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Plaza de España, SevilleParque de María Luisa
  2. 11:00Parque de María LuisaEl Prado
  3. 14:00Torre del OroArenal
  4. 16:00Real MaestranzaArenal
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Seville Cathedral questions

How do you reach the top of the Giralda?

A series of ramps leads to the top instead of stairs. The climb offers views across Seville.

Where is Christopher Columbus buried?

His tomb stands inside the cathedral near the south entrance. It was moved there in the 19th century.

Is Seville Cathedral bigger than others in Spain?

It is the largest Gothic cathedral by volume in the world. The nave reaches 36 meters in height.

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