The cathedral is a monstrous architectural marvel that features 5 naves, and boasts the tag of being the largest Gothic edifice in Europe. Still within the UNESCO listed property is the elliptical space of Cabildo that was created by Hernan Ruiz and features one of the most beautiful works of Renaissance.

The Cathedral and Alcazar of Seville are great testament to the civilization of the Almohads along with that of Christian Andalusia during the Reconquest of 1248 all the way to 16th century. In particular, you would be interested to see the Giralda, a tower that influenced the construction of subsequent towers in Spain and Americas, and which is one of the most treasured masterpieces of Almohad architecture.

The cathedral is a monstrous architectural marvel that features 5 naves, and boasts the tag of being the largest Gothic edifice in Europe. Still within the UNESCO listed property is the elliptical space of Cabildo that was created by Hernan Ruiz and features one of the most beautiful works of Renaissance.

The beautiful landscape of Alcazar, the palatial fortress and its gardens are attributed to the Arabs when they conquered Guadalquivir and its environs in 712. Alcazar boasts a series of interior spaces that were enclosed during the Almohad Period and predates the Reconquest era.

From 1248, the Fortress of alcazar became a royal abode and was greatly restored during the rule of King Peter the Cruel. The interior of Alcazar features a palace that was constructed between 1364 and 1366 and which epitomizes the Mudejar Art that fused the Ilamic and Christian Arts after the Reconquest. The Mudejar art borrows heavily from the Arabian art of Andalusia.

Another major feature within the establishment is the Patio de las Doncellas which brings to fore the gusto with which the Christians after Reconquest took up the work of recovering the ‘lost years’ under Islamic rule. The apartment features azulejos of the galleries, the wooden artesonados ceilings, and the finely worked stuccos that characterized interior decorations during this period. Other features include the fountains, pavilions and other decorations done to the apartments in the area between 15th and 17th centuries.

The final piece of architecture that you should get a chance to visit while touring Alcazar is Casa Lonja. It was built by King Philip II’s favorite architect – Juan de Herrera. The main function of the castle was to trade with the American colonies. Within the castle is the ‘Hall of Trade’ that was designed and constructed by Herrera between 1583 and 1598.

Ask any expert and he will tell you that touring the Gothic cathedral of Alcazar is like seeing the best that Gothic architecture could produce…it is one of the most popular travel destinations in Spain…do not miss a chance to capture this majestic cathedral with your camera.