Catedral de Sevilla (Santa María de la Sede)

Séville

Built on the site of the great Almohad mosque, of which it retains the minaret, now the Giralda, and the Court of the Orange Trees, the Gothic cathedral was raised between the early 15th century and 1506. Historic starting point of the Vía de la Plata to Compostela, it remains a traditional gathering place for pilgrims before the great northern route. The chapter records of 1401 mention the wish to build "a work such and so good that there shall be none like it" — the more famous phrase, "a building so great that posterity will think us mad", is a later legendary rewording, not the original text.

Getting there : Admission charge (combined ticket for cathedral and Giralda), free at times of worship

Opening times and access details are given as a guide only: check before you set out.

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