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Seville Cathedral

Historical Introduction

The history of the Cathedral coincides with a period of fighting and internal disputes into the heart of the Church. The end of the XV Century and the XVI Century is linked to a period of unrest. It coincided with the Islamic expansion; that was why Spain started to defend what it considered Christian unity, promoting the Catholic Reform culminated in Trento.

 

“Firstly the Jews´ persecution; then, the Erasmus supporters´ persecutions; and later, fights against Lutero´ s Reform”. These facts had influence in people mentality and marked Spain more than the rest of Europe. Between 1492 and 1504, between the discovery of America and Isabel the Catholic´ s death, many important changes took place in relation with the politics and the society of the peninsular kingdoms.

 

But there is another important historical moment that we use to explain these facts: the victory related to the Jews´ expulsion, a community who suffered the ostracism when the kingdoms of the Catholic Kings had a community who was more powerful than them.

 

At the same time, the Turkish superpower imposed its power over the Mediterranean Sea to the centre of Europe. The fight went to worst with the split between Catholics and Protestants and the subsequent wars among the Europeans. It is amazing how a country with disadvantages such as a smaller population, the absence of a centralized administration or the absence of floors and water could keep an intensive fight during a century and a half, marking the limits of the Turkish, French and Protestant expansion, and creating an rich culture.

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This is a fantastic sight that has been scene of great film productions, such as the 5th Season of "Game of Thrones".

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With your official entry ticket and audioguide included, you’ll explore its palaces and gardens while uncovering the site's rich history, architecture, and hidden stories.

An unmissable visit that blends art, history, and filming locations from series like Game of Thrones—all within a living, one-of-a-kind monumental complex.

 

Plan your visit

Address and telephone

  • Avenida de la Constitución, s/n. 41001 Sevilla
  • +34 902 099 692

Opening times

September to June: 

  • Monday: from 11:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
  • Tuesday to Saturday: from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • Sunday: from 2:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

July and August (except 17 and 25 July):

  • Monday: from 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM (ticket office is opened up to 3:30 PM). 
  • Tuesday to Saturday: from 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM (the ticket office is opened up to 5:00 PM).
  • Sunday: from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM (the ticket office is opened up to 6:00 PM).

Closed: 1 and 6 January and 25 December.

 

Reduced schedule (from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM): 5 January, 24 and 31 December.

Prices

  • General rate: 9 € (the visit to the Church of El Salvador is included).
  • Reduced rate: 4 € (retired people and students up to 25 years old).
  • Audioguide: 3 €.

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Hasn't you visited the Alcazar of Seville yet? Do not miss then this guided visit. An amazing palace complex, of Islamic origin, which the later historical styles has been added: from Mudejar to Baroque.  [+]

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This is a fantastic sight that has been scene of great film productions, such as the 5th Season of "Game of Thrones".

An essential monument to visit! 

 

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With your official entry ticket and audioguide included, you’ll explore its palaces and gardens while uncovering the site's rich history, architecture, and hidden stories.

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