Cathedral guide
Seville Cathedral information
The Cathedral of Santa María de la Sede in Seville is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world by area. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1987, together with the Royal Alcázar and the Archivo de Indias.
HistoryFrom the great mosque to the Gothic cathedral
Parts of the CathedralGiralda, central nave, Royal Chapel, treasury
Opening hours and ticketsWhen to visit and how to skip the queues
How to get thereBus, metro and car
Maps and plansPlans of the Cathedral in PDF
360° virtual tourViews of the Cathedral from home
Visiting rulesWhat you need to know before going in
Cathedral ChapterHistory and dignitaries of the Chapter
According to tradition, construction began in 1401, although there is no documentary evidence of the start of the works until 1433. It was built on the site of Seville's former great mosque, of which the minaret —the Giralda— and the Courtyard of the Orange Trees (Patio de los Naranjos) survive. On 25 July 2010 it was also declared a Property of Outstanding Universal Value.