Monday, May 25, 2015

Seville Spain Attractions - Seville Cathedral



(Link 1.)

Seville Cathedral/Cathedral of St. Mary of the See
Seville, Andalusia, Spain

This Roman Catholic cathedral  is the largest cathedral, "the largest Gothic cathedral and the third-largest church in the world. It was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site." (Link 2.) It was completed in the early 16th century and is the burial site of Christopher Columbus.





Photo by Margaret Tyack

"The interior has the longest nave of any cathedral in Spain." (Link 2.)  The huge interior with a central nave and four side aisles. (Link 3.)


Photo by Margaret Tyack

"The central nave rises to a height of 42 meters and is lavishly decorated with a large quantity of gilding." (Link 2.)

Photo by Margaret Tyack

"The cathedral has 80 chapels..." (Link 2.)  Iron screens close off the chapels. (Link 3.)


Photo by Margaret Tyack

Thank you: To Margaret Tyack for e mailing me photos and commentary while 
                       traveling in Spain.
Link 1: http://www.travelncampinginfo.com/top-5-seville-spain-attractions-you-must-see.html
Link 2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seville_Cathedral
Link 3: http://www.sacred-destinations.com/spain/seville-cathedral


Prayer

God, be with the persecuted Christians through out the world. Amen (SW.)

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