🇪🇸 Seville Cathedral and La Giralda (Catedral de Sevilla)
Catedral de Sevilla / La Giralda · 세비야 (Sevilla)
Location
Overview
Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, begun in 1401 on the site of a former mosque and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 together with the Alcázar and the Archivo de Indias. Its bell tower, La Giralda, was once the mosque's minaret, and the cathedral houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus, making it the city's defining landmark.
The vast nave of the world's largest Gothic cathedral and its towering golden main altarpiece (Retablo Mayor)
The tomb of Christopher Columbus, borne aloft by four kings representing Castile, Aragon, Navarre and León
La Giralda tower (about 104 m), climbed via 34 gentle ramps instead of stairs, with sweeping 360° views over Seville
The Patio de los Naranjos (Courtyard of the Orange Trees), a surviving remnant of the original mosque
A single combined ticket covering the Cathedral, La Giralda and the Church of El Salvador
Good to know
RulesA strict dress code applies: knees and shoulders must be covered, and hats and bare feet are not allowed. Bring a light scarf or shawl just in case.
CautionNear the cathedral and in Santa Cruz, women may press a sprig of rosemary into your hand as a 'gift', then read your palm and demand money (often around €10). Don't extend your hand or accept anything; decline firmly and keep walking.
SafetyPickpockets work the cathedral ticket queues, the Santa Cruz lanes and nearby squares where crowds gather. Wear bags in front and keep valuables secure.
RulesPopular time slots sell out quickly, so book online in advance. Free Sunday entry (14:30–18:00) also requires an online reservation (verify latest).
SeasonSummer in Seville is very hot, with midday to afternoon the fiercest. For 2026, early Giralda access from 9:30 was introduced to beat the heat and crowds, so aim for early slots (verify latest).
MannersThis is an active place of worship: keep noise down, and note that parts may be closed to visitors during Mass or services.
Practical info
General admission is around €14 (€13 online), with reduced tickets about €7; allow roughly 75 minutes for the visit. Hours are generally Mon–Sat 11:00–19:00 (last entry 18:00) and Sun 14:30–19:00. Restoration works on La Giralda in 2026 may bring partial access or special arrangements, so always check the official website for your exact date (verify latest).
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