La Giralda was once a Muslim mosque but after the regimen of Fernando III of Castile in the 13th Century the mosque began to work as a Christian cathedral. In the 15th Century, people from Seville wanted to make the biggest temple that they could build and they actually did it. La Giralda, is the largest Gothic temple in the world and third largest Christian cathedral following Saint Peter’s in Rome and Saint Paul’s in London.
La Giralda gets its name from the the statue that is on top of the bell tower. The statue is a woman in roman clothes portraying faith. She is carrying a shield in one hand and a palm leaf in the other. The statue is able to rotate if the wind is strong enough to move the statue. The word “Giralda” comes from the Spanish word “Girar” which means turn.
Before you walk into the cathedral, you will see a big courtyard; this is one of the Moorish legacies, the Courtyard of the Orange Trees. The Muslims used to wash themselves before going inside the temple, so they have some fountains around the courtyard. Inside the temple, you will see the Main Altarpiece which is consider one of the greatest in the Christian world.
The ceiling is beautiful and you will be able to appreciate the details if you take a look the magnifier mirror that is right in the middle of the temple, in front of the main altar. The whole place speaks by itself. Spain at that time was a world power. Kings used to have the best architects and artisans to build their temples and they loved to included gold and precious gems on their designs.
La Giralda will give you the option to make you feel a great photographer, because every single shoot will capture a beautiful image. I highly suggest you to use the ramp and go up to the top of the tower, the astonish view of Seville will be the perfect final touch of your visit.
Useful Information
Visiting Times
Daily from 11:00 to 17:00
Sundays: from 14:30 to 18:00
Visiting Times from April to September
From Monday to Sunday: 9.30 to 19.00 h
Price:
General: 7,50 €
Residents, students, and seniors over 65 or retirees pay 1,50 €.
Children under 12 free.
La Giralda gets its name from the the statue that is on top of the bell tower. The statue is a woman in roman clothes portraying faith. She is carrying a shield in one hand and a palm leaf in the other. The statue is able to rotate if the wind is strong enough to move the statue. The word “Giralda” comes from the Spanish word “Girar” which means turn.
Before you walk into the cathedral, you will see a big courtyard; this is one of the Moorish legacies, the Courtyard of the Orange Trees. The Muslims used to wash themselves before going inside the temple, so they have some fountains around the courtyard. Inside the temple, you will see the Main Altarpiece which is consider one of the greatest in the Christian world.
The ceiling is beautiful and you will be able to appreciate the details if you take a look the magnifier mirror that is right in the middle of the temple, in front of the main altar. The whole place speaks by itself. Spain at that time was a world power. Kings used to have the best architects and artisans to build their temples and they loved to included gold and precious gems on their designs.
La Giralda will give you the option to make you feel a great photographer, because every single shoot will capture a beautiful image. I highly suggest you to use the ramp and go up to the top of the tower, the astonish view of Seville will be the perfect final touch of your visit.
Useful Information
Visiting Times
Daily from 11:00 to 17:00
Sundays: from 14:30 to 18:00
Visiting Times from April to September
From Monday to Sunday: 9.30 to 19.00 h
Price:
General: 7,50 €
Residents, students, and seniors over 65 or retirees pay 1,50 €.
Children under 12 free.
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