Seville Cathedral(Catedral de Sevilla, Cathedral of Seville, La propia)

I chose the Cathedral of Seville over the Royal Palace of Seville. First, the Columbus coffin: Columbus's coffin is housed within the cathedral. The sarcophagus, adorned with statues of knights from the Four Ancient Kingdoms carrying the coffin, is a symbol of Spain's Golden Age of Exploration. The most notable part of Seville Cathedral, constructed with large amounts of gold, is the main altar's sculptures depicting the life of Christ, depicting various stages of Christ's life. Seville Cathedral is one of the five largest cathedrals in the world, third in size after St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and Milan Cathedral in Italy. It is also the world's largest Gothic cathedral. The story is particularly fascinating.

Seville Cathedral (Catedral de Santa María de la Sede) is the third largest cathedral in the world⚖️ and one of the largest Gothic religious buildings in Europe. Its predecessor was a 12th-century mosque, which was rebuilt to combine the essence of Islamic and Christian art. The iconic building **La Giralda** retains Moorish geometric carvings. Climbing to the top, you can overlook the panoramic view of Seville. The slope inside the tower was originally designed to facilitate horseback riding.

The Cathedral of Seville, the third largest in the world (after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and St. Paul's Basilica in London), was originally a Moorish mosque and later converted to a Catholic church. The main body of the cathedral is Gothic, the dome and some decorations combine Renaissance, Baroque and other elements, and the central altar is covered with gold foil, sacred and magnificent.

Seville, Spain - a thousand-year-old city that carries the collision of Moorish civilization and Christian culture. Seville Cathedral - is the third largest cathedral in the world after St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Its history combines Islamic and Christian civilizations and carries rich political, religious and cultural memories. If it is a Gothic cathedral, it is the largest one in the world, and the cathedral also includes collections such as museums. The cathedral retains the exquisite mosque tower, so that the soul of Islamic art is blended into the design of Seville Cathedral. The cathedral has the world's largest gilded wood altar, 45 groups of reliefs tell the life of Christ, and behind the extravagance of 200 kilograms of gold is the conspiracy of faith and wealth. There is also the tomb of Columbus in the cathedral, which is held up by four knight statues representing the ancient kingdom of Spain, just because Columbus opened the door to wealth in the New World and made Spain the first empire on which the sun never sets.

Seville Cathedral - It is the third largest cathedral in the world after St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome and St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Its history combines Islamic and Christian civilizations and carries rich political, religious and cultural memories. If it is a Gothic cathedral, it is the largest one in the world, and the cathedral also includes collections such as museums. The cathedral retains the exquisite mosque tower, so that the soul of Islamic art is blended into the design of Seville Cathedral. The cathedral has the world's largest gilded wood altar, 45 groups of reliefs tell the life of Christ, and behind the extravagance of 200 kilograms of gold is the conspiracy of faith and wealth. There is also the tomb of Columbus in the cathedral, which is held up by four knight statues representing the ancient kingdom of Spain, just because Columbus opened the door to wealth in the New World and made Spain the first empire on which the sun never sets. I. Historical background 1. Mosques in the Islamic period (12th century)    The predecessor of Seville Cathedral was the Almohad Mosque, built in 1182, with the iconic Giralda (formerly the minaret of the mosque) as its core. The mosque was once the religious center of Islamic Andalus, second only to the Cordoba Mosque in size. 2. Christian conquest and reconstruction (13th-16th century)    - 1248: King Ferdinand III of Castile recaptured Seville, and the mosque was converted into a Catholic church, but the minaret (i.e., the Giralda Tower) and part of the courtyard (now the Orangery Courtyard) were retained.      - 1401: Christians decided to build a cathedral on the original site that would "amaze future generations". -1506: The main construction was completed, making it the largest Gothic cathedral in the world at the time, combining Mudejar (a hybrid of Islamic and Christian styles), Renaissance and Baroque elements.

One of the must-visit churches in Europe, leave enough time and energy, the exterior and interior are worth a careful appreciation. I won't go into the specific history, you can find it online, be sure to make an appointment to climb the tower in advance, definitely. Columbus's four kings carrying the coffin is one of the most interesting things to see, go early, otherwise there will be a lot of people around. In short, Seville is really a place that makes people nostalgic

The Mudejar-style building is a mix of Eastern and Western cultures. It has a majestic exterior and a solemn interior. The Giralda bell tower, which was converted from a minaret, is open to tourists for climbing up. Please do so according to your ability. The bell tower is as high as a 25-story building.

Seville Cathedral is Seville's most famous scenic spot, with 98 m tall towers built during the Moorish rule, is the best place to enjoy the panoramic view of the city. It is one of the three cathedrals in the world, as well as St. Peter's Cathedral of the Vatican and St. Paul's Cathedral of London. The church was originally a large mosque, but later changed to a Gothic Catholic church. The relief sculptures on the main altar in the church depicted 36 scenes of Jesus'life. The decoration was very gorgeous and worth visiting.