The Seville Cathedral
The Cathedral dominates central Seville. It can be seen from just about any location. Here, appearing after a turn of the narrow street.
This eastern side is a collecting point for tour groups, and for horse-drawn carrages waiting to give really enjoyable tours of the city.
The west side borders on the Avenida de la Constitucion. The Cathedral site covers about six city blocks.
Here in the eastern Plaza one can get the best view of 342 foot tall bell tower. The first 150 feet was built as a minaret to a Mosque, and was completed in the year 1198. The upper half was built by the Christians in the mid 1500s.
The main tourist entrance to the Cathedral is through this portal on the south side. Tickets sold just inside.
Once inside you are exposed to the wonders of the largest gothic cathedral in the world.
Banks of organ pipes face each other. Look at the decorative moorish muqarnas (sub arches) under the domes.
One face of the organ pipes.
The main altar is behind this elaborate decorative fence. Off to the far right is a surprise...
...and that is this striking tomb of Christopher Columbus.
Outside the main cathedral but still within the exterior walls on the north is this very pleasant courtyard. Filled with orange trees.
And fountains.