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A famous gothic cathedral


the roofs
La Giralda - the belltower
the Statue of Faith in the main entrance in front of the Door of the Prince
a replica of the weather vane a.k.a El Giraldillo at the top of the Giralda Tower

the largest Gothic structure in the world
cruciform vaults
the Patio de los Naranjos
ring out, wild bells, to the wild sky
view from the Giralda
an emblematic tower
the cathedral dominates Plaza Virgen de los Reyes
Christopher Columbus Tomb - four figures representing the four kingdoms of Aragon, Leon, Castile and Navarra carry his casket on their shoulders
inside, a majestic atmosphere bathed in the soft light that filters through stained glass windows
baptismal font
sacred figures and motifs depicted
Sacristia Mayor - sculpture of St Ferdinand
door from the Sala Capitular room to the Patio del Cabildo y Antecabildo courtyard

a fountain
a hanging serpent
along with a vast heritage of altarpieces, sculptures, paintings, jewels, precious metals and other pieces of art  are contained in chapels and rooms of this rich cathedral
view of the Cathedral and the Archivo de Indias
At the time of its completion in the 16th century, it supplanted the Hagia Sophia as the largest cathedral in the world. Previously, the Hagia Sophia had held the title for almost a thousand years
the former minaret that was converted to a bell tower for the Cathedral is Seville's welcome and farewell

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