Sights Seville, Spain

The most famous landmark is the Gothic Cathedral, the largest in Spain and the third largest in Europe. Its main altar is considered the largest in Christendom. Construction of the Cathedral was begun in 1402 and continued until the XVI century. In the course of construction were used in several columns and elements of the mosque, which used to be at this place.

The most famous Muslim element is the Giralda minaret converted into a belfry. 250-foot Giralda is visible from almost anywhere in the city, but with its observation deck, located at an altitude of 93 meters, tourists can admire the wonderful panorama from periurban villages. Domestic interior of a cathedral with five naves decorated with lots of gold ornaments. In 1987, the Cathedral of Seville was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage.

A beautiful view opens up and the other attractions - the famous Cathedral of Santa Maria de la Sede, the largest in Spain and the third largest in Europe. Despite the fact that the cathedral is in the hottest part of the city, Ecija, it remains the most visited due to its unusual beauty. Just below is the Gothic church of St. John the wonderful altarpiece and chapels. The main treasure of this temple is the tomb of Columbus and the courtyard with orange trees.

Golden Tower (Torah del Oro) owes its name from the white clay bricks. They piled the top of the tower and so shone in the sun, which from afar seemed to be golden. Built in 1120, Golden Tower was combined with an iron chain with exactly the same tower on the opposite bank of the Guadalquivir - so it was possible to control the movement of river. Now Tore del Oro is a museum of navigation.

Provincial Museum of Fine Arts of Seville is considered one of the most important in Spanish art. In the exhibition features religious paintings born in Seville, Esteban Murillo, as well as paintings by other artists of the Seville school, such as Juan de Vales Leal and Francisco de Zurbaran. It also kept works by El Greco, Pacheco, Velázquez and Alonso Cano.

Island of La Kartuha has preserved the architecture of the World Expo 1992, will show visitors the face of the modern city. The main attraction of La Kartuha is Magic Island - a theme park with amusement, telling the history of pre-Columbian civilizations.

But especially Seville is famous for its popular neighborhoods - for example, Triana, located on the other side of the Guadalquivir, the city offers guests a comfortable home and courtyards, lined with elegant ceramics and tiles. Walking along the streets of this will be an unforgettable journey through time and make the vacation even more enjoyable.