Sevilla, Andalucian Capital |
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Sevilla… |
Narrow, winding, medieval lanes, soaring cathedrals and romantic, hidden plazas soaked in the scent of orange blossom Sevilla is the home of those great Andalucian traditions, flamenco and bullfighting, and its heritage of art and architecture (Roman, Islamic, Gothic, Renaissance, baroque) is without rival in southern Spain. |
Catedral de Santa María de la Sede
The world’s largest Gothic church was built on the Almohad Great Mosque of Seville. This Catholic cathedral held the title as the largest cathedral in the world for nearly 1000 years It was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the adjoining Alcázar palace complex and the General Archive of the Indies. The cathedral is open to the public daily.
The Giralda tower: former minaret of the pre-existing mosque
The minaret of the Cathedral, La Giralda, is the tower of the mosque that was preserved after the demolition of the mosque when it was replaced by a cathedral. For a nice view over the city centre during your visit, you can climb the 104-metre high Giralda Tower.
Barrio Santa Cruz Seville’s Jewish quarter… nature's air-conditioner. Squeeze into narrow alleyways built to keep out the hot Andalucia sun where temperatures can reach over 40C, 100F. Don't miss this historic barrio on your visit.
