Palace · UNESCO
Real Alcazar of Seville
Seville, Spain
A royal palace of Moorish-style courtyards, tiles and gardens, still used by the Spanish monarchy.
Church, mosque or temple · Spain · Andalusia
Seville Cathedral and Giralda
One of the world's largest Gothic cathedrals, with a former minaret as its bell tower.
UNESCO World Heritage Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Seville Cathedral and Giralda matters
Seville's cathedral is gigantic. Inside, you find a vast Gothic hall, a gold altarpiece and the monument to Christopher Columbus. Outside stands the Giralda, a former minaret from the Moorish mosque that once stood here. Climb its ramps, built wide enough for guards on horseback, for views over the city.
Talking points
- The Giralda was originally the minaret of the mosque that stood on this site.
- A tomb associated with Christopher Columbus stands inside.
- You climb the tower by ramps rather than stairs.
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