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Spain
The Seville Cathedral is one of the world’s most impressive Gothic monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built on the site of a former mosque, it dazzles with its soaring arches, intricate chapels, and magnificent stained‑glass windows. Inside, visitors can admire priceless artworks and the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Its iconic bell tower, the Giralda, offers panoramic views over Seville and remains one of the city’s most beloved symbols.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
As you stand before the Kah-teh-drahl deh Seh-vee-yah, you are looking at the largest Gothic church in the world and the third largest Christian church overall, surpassed only by St. Peter’s in Rome and St. …
Listen in the app2Retablo Mayor — The Wall of Gold
The spiritual and artistic heart of the cathedral is the Reh-tah-blo My-ohr, or the Main Altarpiece. This is a staggering work of craftsmanship, considered the largest and richest altarpiece in Christendom. …
Listen in the app3The Tomb of Christopher Columbus — A Final Port
In the south transept of the cathedral, you will find one of its most visited monuments: the tomb of Christopher Columbus. The explorer’s remains are carried by four monumental bronze figures representing the four medieval…
Listen in the app4The Giralda — The Voice of the City
The Hee-rahl-dah is the unmistakable symbol of Seville. Standing at 104 meters, this bell tower was originally the minaret of the mosque, completed in 1198. …
Listen in the app5Patio de los Naranjos — The Courtyard of Purity
Before leaving the cathedral complex, you walk through the Pah-tee-oh deh lohs Nah-rahn-hohs, or the Court of the Oranges. This was the original 'sahn' or ablutions courtyard of the mosque, where the faithful would wash before…
Listen in the app6The Choir and the Music Rack — A Forest of Wood
Located in the center of the nave, the Coro, or Choir, is an enclosure where the clergy gathered for services. This area is a masterpiece of wood carving, featuring intricate stalls made of oak and walnut that depict biblical…
Listen in the app7The Royal Chapel — The Resting Place of Kings
Our final interior stop is the Capilla Real, or Royal Chapel, located at the head of the cathedral. This Renaissance chapel serves as the burial place for several of Spain's most significant monarchs, including King Ferdinand III…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you exit through the Gate of Pardon and find yourself back in the bright sunlight of Seville, take a moment to look back at the massive walls of the cathedral. You have journeyed through a space that is a testament to human…
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What is Catedral De Sevilla?
Catedral De Sevilla is a place in Spain with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.3858, -5.9931 |
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