The cathedral was built in the 15th Century and is the largest cathedral in the world by area. It is gothic and stands on the former site of a mosque.
The bell tower, The Giralda, is the former minaret of the mosque, which has been remodelled at the top to fit in with the cathedral. The tower was originally based on the minaret in Marrakesh’s main square. There is access to the tower which is ascended by a ramp rather than stairs as it was designed to be accessible by horses !
The cathedral includes a very ornate altar screen, many pieces of art and sculpture, numerous side chapels and the tomb of Christopher Columbus.
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