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The Cathedral of Seville – A Symbol of Power and Wealth

March 13, 2012 by
Cathedral of Seville

Cathedral of Seville - Designed to Show the City's Power and Wealth: The Cathedral of Seville was built over an area where a former Almohad mosque once stood. The Moorish entrance court (Patio de los Naranjos) and the original minaret of the mosque (now called La Giralda), are two features of the 12th century mosque that have been preserved.  With its Islamic, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles and the richness of its interior, it comes as no surprise that this site is … [Read more...]

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La Giralda and its Famous Weather Vane, El Giraldillo

March 11, 2012 by
Seville La Giralda

Seville Catherdral's Belltower, La Giralda, and its Weathervane, El Giraldillo: La Giralda is the famous bell tower of the Cathedral of Seville and a legacy of Seville's Moorish past. Built on the site of a Muslim mosque, it was once one of the tallest towers in the world. The height of the tower, 97 metres, is recorded on the north-east corner of the Patio de los Naranjos (Courtyard of the Orange Trees). La Giralda La Giralda was built between 1172-98 by the Emir Yaqub al Mansur. The … [Read more...]

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