THE GIRALDA The most outstanding symbol which may be considered the most beautiful canon of muslim architecture. The base of the Giralda is made of tablet and marble brought from the Roman City of Italica. The base goes 15 metres down, while on the surface it is 93 mts high. Designed by architect Ali Algomari, it was a Minaret intended to call muslim people for praying. In the 16th Century cathedral authorities decided to rebuild the top to symbolise Christian power.
THE CATHEDRAL One of the largest cathedrals in the world. This gothic style temple, although traced to Arabic origin, was built in 1401 by arquitect Alonso Martinez. Inside we can see the Capilla Real where a sculpture representing the last arabic king of Seville who surrendered to Fernando III can be found. On the right end of the Cathedral is the great mausoleum which holds what are believed to be the remains of Christopher Columbus. Seville Cathedral is located en a priviledged area surrounded by the square del Triunfo and the Virgen de los Reyes, the Archbishop´s Palace, the convent of la Encarnación, the Archivo de Indias, etc… .
THE ALCAZAR It is a complex world of civilisations which have left their print on Seville. We can successively see part of the Roman acroplis, a paleochristian basilica, Visigothic constructions, a defensive Arabic castle, the first castle, the work of Syrian craftsmen and the citadel of the 11th century which belonged to the abasies dynasty. It was then rebuilt by Pedro I (the Cruel), who added all the mudejar work. This was later reformed by the Catolic Kings, Carlos V and Felipe II. Don´t miss the Patios de las Doncellas and las Muñecas, the Ambassadors halls, the Prince´s Hall, etc… .
MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS Considered the second art gallery in Spain, the museum is located in the old convent of Las Mercedarias Calzadas de la Asunción. It was inaugurated as a museum in 1841 and it contains one of the world´s best collections of Spanish art with paintings of Murillo, Velázquez, Zurbarán, Valdés Leal, etc..The museum has a permanent collection of the best artistic baroque school showing customs and habits in Seville during the 19th century.
THE GOLDEN TOWER By Guadalquivir river, a defense tower built en the 13th century, its Arabic name means Golden Tower, because the upper part was covered with golden tiles which reflected the sun, and they could be seen kilometres away. It currently hosts the city Naval Museum.
OTHERS Seville is fundamentally a city of monuments, we bring you information to provide you with the utmost satisfaction and enjoyment of all monuments and museums that our city offers. Casa Pilatos, Iglesia del Salvador, Hospital de la Caridad, Real Maestranza (Plaza de Toros), Museo de Arte y Costumbres, Ayuntamiento, Museo del Carruaje, etc…
