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...]