Catedral de Sevilla

Situated in Sevilla, the Catedral de Sevilla is a World Heritage Site, registered by UNESCO in 1987, that lets you step into the rich artistic heritage. The Almohads constructed a Moorish mosque on the spot where the Cathedral de Seville now exists.

The mosque was destroyed in the 13th century when the Moors were driven out, this mosque was converted into a church. The Cathedral of Seville's bell tower is known as the Giralda. Inside the church, there is a Court of Oranges, which is regarded as one of Europe's oldest gardens.

The Gothic part alone is 43 metres high, 83 metres broad, and 127 metres long which completes the cathedral. With your visit to Catedral de Sevilla, you can definitely have a fantastic experience discovering the ‘golden age of Spanish.

Here elements are combined of Islamic culture, decades of church dominance, royal sovereignty, and the trading strength gained through Spain's possessions in the New World. Visitors can also find the huge gardens that have been created and reconstructed from the middle ages to the present day. During your trip, you may climb the 104-metre-high Giralda Tower for a beautiful perspective of the city centre.

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• Appreciate Catedral de Sevilla, which has a mix of the 19th-century architecture of the church, the Patio of the Maidens, the Ambassador's Room, and the English gardens.
• Explore the main attraction of the church, the altarpiece with a massive work of art that is surrounded by railings and is the biggest in Christendom.
• Explore the art of the 16th century, and learn about the history of the Catedral de Sevilla, the tomb of Christopher Columbus, the door of Baptism.
• Enjoy the walk around the church while seeing some of the best art galleries in Spain.
• Appreciate the art by Goya, Luis de Vargas, Murillo, and Pedro de Campaña.
• Witness the 10 doors of the Catedral, entered through the main door Puerta de la Asunción and the oldest door from the former Almohad mosque is Puerta del Perdón
• Admire the old heritage of the Royal Chapel with your family and friends, where the graves of some monarchs rest.

Weekends are ideal for visiting Catedral de Sevilla because you can escape the hectic pace of city life. On weekends, many people visit the site, making it busy. As a result, it is best to buy your tickets to Catedral de Sevilla on a weekday to avoid crowds and experience the site at your leisure.

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Tips to Visit Catedral de Sevilla

• From 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. on Mondays, you can have a free visit to Seville Cathedral with an audio guide and entry to the La Giralda Towers. Make your purchase as soon as possible because they sell out quickly.
• The Cathedral's hours of service may be altered according to religious ceremonies. Check the Cathedral's schedule on the official site to ensure visitors are permitted.
• If you wish to use the wheelchairs or any other service, contact the support team.
• Purchasing tickets for a combined guided tour that includes the Alcazar and the Cathedral is the finest way to view both of Seville's treasures. 
• The simplest option, unless you have a really good guidebook, is to grab an audio guide at the gate. Even better, upgrade your entry ticket to add a guided tour of the Giralda Tower and the church.

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By Rail- Visitors can take a train from Puerta Jerez station to reach Catedral de Sevilla. Through the train, it will take you approximately 40 minutes to reach your final destination.

By Bus- Alternatively, you can take bus numbers M-132, and M-134 from El Keo, which leaves from Rtda Bollullos Puertas Leyva V. It will take you about 60 minutes to reach Catedral de Sevilla.

By Metro- To travel to Catedral de Sevilla by metro, you can take it from Universidad Pablo Olavide (Biblioteca). It will take you about 30 minutes to reach Catedral de Sevilla.

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