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The Great Cathedral Of Seville

A travel to Seville would not be complete without a stay to its Cathedral the third largest of its type in the entire world. This impressive cathedral started out as a temple constructed by Goths on the ruins of a Roman foundation. The only symbol of this temple could be found in the form of a little fountain in the beautiful ‘Courtyard of the Orange Trees’. Moorish inhabitants of Seville soon transformed the temple into a mosque and many signs of the creative decorations could still be found today.

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With the re-conquest of Seville by the Christians in the 11th century, plans were quickly underway to build one of the largest cathedrals in the earth. In fact, Seville’s cathedral is considered one of the largest medieval and Gothic pieces of architecture that survive today. Many elements of the original mosque were incorporated into the cathedral, the most important (and impressive) being the Giralda that was used as a minaret by the praying Moors. The Giralda was transformed into the cathedral’s bell tower and is characterized by an interior devoid of steps the top can be reached via ramps only. The Giralda is about 100 meters large and visitors can enjoy a fabulous view of Seville from this point.

The design of Seville’s cathedral went on for above five long centuries each time period incorporating specific architectural designs and construction materials. Elements of Renaissance architecture are present, although, for the latest Gothic and Plateresque styles are chiefly dominant. Gold and other precious metals abound in this great cathedral. Visitors will stand in awe of the cathedral’s spectacular Flemish glass works and a visit to the location’s museum is an complete must to see interesting religious artifacts that were used in the cathedral over the years.

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Other constructions with particularly interesting designs in Seville include the city’s bullring called Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza with its 116 asymmetrical balconies that date back to the 18th century. French architects, Bernadet and Steinacher also left their professional print on Seville through the construction of the famous Bridge of Triana.

In short, Seville’s architecture tends to astonish visitors through handsome design that epitomizes every period and relates the story of this wonderful city.