This enormous structure, beautiful architectural flourishes, relics and historical curios. With 80 different chapels it’s the largest cathedral in the world by volume and is a World Heritage site.
There are also hints of the mosque that once stood on this spot, especially in the Court of the Orange trees on the north side, where Muslims once performed ablutions. Just inside the Cathedral door of Seville‘s massive cathedral stands a monument to Christopher Columbus. His tomb is held aloft by four allegorical figures representing the four kingdoms of Spain during Columbus‘ life, Castille, Aragon, Navara, and Leon.
An enduring emblem for Seville, the Giralda is the bell-tower right next-door to the Cathedral. It has Moorish origins, being the minaret for the former mosque. What’s unusual about the tower is that 34 ramps lead to the top instead of a stairway. This was so that Muezzin who led the call to prayer could ride his horse up the tower instead of walking. To break up the monotony of the climb there are regular archaeological exhibits on the way up.
Monument to Christopher Columbus
Murillo Gardens
A circular fountain over which there is a pedestal with the busts of Christopher Columbus and the Catholic Kings. It was designed by Talavera and executed by the sculptor Lorenzo Coullaut Valera.
