The
Cathedral in Seville
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The
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| The Cathedral in the city of Seville is one of the finest in the world. Construction on the Gothic building began in 1401 without financial aid from the king and work took 125 years to complete. Because of the length of time it took to construct, various styles can be found in the design. There are 9 doors to the cathedral, all different in style and design. |
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Inside the cathedral is the Patio de los Naranjos (Orange Tree Patio). This is best accessed from the Pardon Door which was constructed in 1522 by Bartolome Lopez. The panels of the door are larch wood decorated with bronze, carrying Arab inscriptions. The patio was in perfect state until 1618 when the east wing was knocked down to build the Sagrario church. There have been some reconstructions here and you can find a small temple in the centre, the foundations of which are Roman. Here you can also find the stone pulpit from where the Palm Sunday sermon is read. On your right is the Sagrario Church, built as a cathedral chapel in the 17th century. Cross the patio and you find the last remaining door of the original mosque, known as the East Door, Orange Tree Door or Conception Door. This is the only door that does not lead out on to the street. | ||
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On the east side is the Columbus Library which contains thousands of manuscripts and books of devotion as well as 3,000 volumes donated by the son of Christopher Columbus. There are also another 60,000 volumes located in the Chapter Library. You are best to enter the library by the Lizard Door. The Granada Nave houses the Chapel of the Virgin of Granada. The Royal Chapel at the front of the cathedral houses a 13th century altar which is flanked by the tombs of Alfonso X, the Wise and his mother, Beatriz of Suabia. Behind this is the crypt containing the remains of Peter the Cruel and his wife. The centre of the cathedral comprises of a spectacular group of works including the Main Chapel and the Choir which are filled with treasures from many centuries. Items worthy of inspection are too many to mention but you must see the tomb of Christopher Columbus, located near the Prince's Door. The Main Sacristy contains the cathedral treasure and requires a separate entrance ticket to visit. The entrance is through the Chapel of Saint Andrew. In order to appreciate the main facade of the cathedral, leave by the exit door onto Constitution Avenue. |
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