Seville Cathedral

About this place

The immense Gothic cathedral reflects Seville's wealth and religious ambitions after the medieval Christian conquest. Its scale makes it one of the city's defining monuments. Explore the contrast between the soaring church and the adjoining Giralda, whose origins belong to the earlier mosque. The cathedral forms a historic ensemble with the neighbouring Alcázar and Archive of the Indies. These buildings bring together religion, monarchy and administration within a small part of the city. Seeing their positions together helps explain how monumental architecture organised the public life of historic Seville.