{"id":10170,"date":"2019-04-28T11:53:36","date_gmt":"2019-04-28T11:53:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.headout.com\/?p=10170"},"modified":"2025-01-02T15:03:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-02T11:03:08","slug":"seville-cathedral","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/seville-cathedral\/","title":{"rendered":"Your complete guide to the Seville Cathedral"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cHagamos una Iglesia tan hermosa y tan grandios que los que la vieren labrada nos tengan por locos\u201d which translates to \u201cLet us build a church so beautiful and so grand that those who see it finished will think we are mad\u201d said the ones who built the Seville Cathedral<\/a>, and they have most definitely accomplished just that. The Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, and after St. Peter\u2019s Basilica<\/a> in Rome and the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida in Brazil, it is the 3rd largest church in the world! The Cathedral dominates Seville’s skyline like no other building and you’ll be magnetically pulled towards it from the time you step foot in the city. Not just because you can see it from pretty much every corner of Seville, but because of its breathtaking beauty. Nothing this great comes free, so you will need a ticket to explore this cathedral and I’d most definitely recommend a tour with a historian local while you’re here. To know all about the history, what to see, timings, to getting the best-priced Seville Cathedral tickets<\/a> in town, read on.<\/p>\n

Catedral de Sevilla In A Nutshell<\/h2>\n

\"Seville<\/span>\"Seville<\/span>\"Seville<\/span><\/p>\n

Things to know<\/h4>\n

\u2600\ufe0f Best time to visit – September to January\u23f0 Suggested duration – 2 Hours\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Starting Fast Track Seville Cathedral Ticket<\/a> price – \u20ac11Opened – 1528\ud83d\ude84 Closest Subway Stop – Puerta Jerez<\/p>\n

Opening Hours<\/h4>\n

Monday to Saturday – 10:45am\u20135pmSunday – 2:30\u20136:30pm<\/p>\n

Must-see<\/h4>\n

La Giralda (Bell Tower)Main Chapel (Capilla Mayor)Royal Chapel (Capilla Real)Sacristy and TreasuryPatio de los NaranjosMajestic Gothic Interior<\/p>\n

Address<\/h4>\n

Av. de la Constituci\u00f3n, s\/n, 41004 Sevilla, SpainGet There <\/a><\/p>\n

Why Visit Seville Cathedral<\/h2>\n

\"SevilleThe Door Of The Prince In The North Facade<\/p>\n

Seville Cathedral is the 4th largest church in the world and the largest Gothic church ever built. The Cathedral is so huge that you could fit a soccer field in it. Not only is it known for its spaciousness, but also its unique main altarpiece. Covered in gold leaf, the main altarpiece tells the story of Jesus in 40 scenes. The interior demands just as much of your admiration with the intricate details of the cathedral, like the spinnable music rack, the pallbearers carrying the tomb of Christopher Colombus, and the tall columns holding the roof 130 feet above the ground.<\/p>\n

Located in the center of the old town, the Cathedral is built on the ashes of a Grand Mosque by the Moors, which was previously built on an ancient Roman temple. It is surrounded by the Archive of the Indies, Archbishop\u2019s Palace, and the Royal Alcazar Seville<\/a>. This makes the Seville Cathedral one of the most important landmarks in Andalusia and needs to be on the top of your Spain bucket list.<\/p>\n

Seville Cathedral History In 10 Seconds<\/h2>\n

\"SevilleA View Of The Steeples<\/p>\n

The history of the Seville Cathedral can be traced back to 1401 when its construction began on the ruins of the Moorish Grand Mosque. It was pitched as one of the greatest churches to be ever built, in a display of the victory of Christianity over the Moors of Andalusia, and stands true to it in the test of time. The Cathedral was completed in 1507, over a century after its construction began, and presented itself as the largest Gothic church of all time.<\/p>\n

The completed Cathedral seems to have been frozen in time with the art and architecture representing an era when Seville rose to economic success. The central nave is the longest in Spain, reaching 42 meters, and the Gothic structure houses over 80 chapels. With Christopher Columbus\u2019s tomb, the altarpiece painting the life of Jesus, the piddling details on its walls, and the many minutiae hidden in plain sight, the Cathedral is one of the most interesting edifices you will ever witness.<\/p>\n

Types Of Seville Cathedral Tickets<\/h2>\n

Before you go scouting for your Seville Cathedral tickets<\/a>, here’s a little about the Cathedral that will give you context on what a typical ticket includes. There are two main parts to the Seville Cathedral – the Cathedral and Giralda (Bell Tower). The Giralda is one of the oldest parts of this building and you can climb right up to the top of the Bell Tower and enjoy terrific views of Seville. All tickets are inclusive of entry to both these parts of the Cathedral.<\/p>\n

Now let’s look at the 4 different types Seville Cathedral tickets<\/a><\/p>\n