We took a guided tour of la Catedral de Sevilla.

Come with energy! You take many steps up to the rooftops, in exchange for beautiful views inside the cathedral and of the entire city.

It was interesting to learn about the mix of architectural styles that came from over a century of construction.

A wide view of the cathedral’s intricate Gothic façade with spiked pinnacles, ornate balustrades, and the towering La Giralda minaret rising in the background against a clear blue sky, partially framed by orange trees.Close-up of a pointed arch window with elaborate stone tracery set into the cathedral’s grey stone wall, topped by decorative crenellations and small Gothic finials, under a vivid blue sky.View from the cathedral’s rooftop showing a detailed Gothic pinnacle in the foreground and the rectangular, neoclassical Archivo General de Indias building below, with tree-lined cityscape and distant towers on the horizon.Two smiling visitors standing close together in front of ornate stone balustrades with sculpted Gothic motifs, enjoying the rooftop tour with a clear blue sky and panoramic city views in the background.Scenic view from the cathedral’s rooftop over a plaza with palm trees and people walking below, framed by detailed Gothic stonework and capturing the warm morning light across the historic buildings and city rooftops.Sweeping view down the central nave from an elevated position, showcasing soaring ribbed vaults, arched columns, and patterned tile flooring below, with soft golden lighting accentuating the grandeur of the space.Interior view across the cathedral’s choir loft, with rows of wooden organ pipes and scaffolding in the foreground, leading the eye toward the rose window and golden-lit arch framing the altar.Striking view of La Giralda’s ornate upper levels, featuring detailed brickwork, Moorish arches, and the bronze weather vane known as El Giraldillo silhouetted against a vibrant blue sky.Dramatic sculpture of four heraldic figures bearing the ornate tomb of Christopher Columbus, set within the cathedral’s vast interior under vaulted ceilings, with visitors gathered around the base.Richly colored stained glass window depicting a religious scene with the Virgin Mary and child surrounded by apostles, angels, and kneeling clergy, framed by pointed Gothic stonework.Interior view of the cathedral’s elaborately carved wooden choir stalls with high vaulted ceilings above, a brilliant rose window glowing in the apse, and a central lectern displaying illuminated manuscripts on a richly patterned rug.Stunning view of the cathedral’s main altar, fronted by ornate steps and flanked by floral arrangements, with a towering gilded altarpiece behind it—densely packed with intricate carvings depicting scenes from the life of Christ and other biblical figures.