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The largest Gothic church in the world and Seville's most impressive visit. Declared a World Heritage Site in 1987, it houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus, more than 80 chapels and the largest high altar in the world. The 104-metre Giralda was a 12th-century Moorish minaret converted into a Christian bell tower. Book weeks in advance in high season.
Churches and temples
Sanctuary of the Virgin of Hope Macarena, Seville's most venerated image. This 17th-century carving leads the most moving procession on Good Friday. The museum holds the gold-embroidered canopy and historic jewels of incalculable value.
Churches and temples
Seville's second-largest church, built in the 18th century on the site of the former Moorish main mosque. It houses the Christ of Love by Martínez Montañés and the Jesus of the Passion. The Plaza del Salvador around it is the sevillanos' favourite meeting point.
Churches and temples
The most revered Christ sanctuary in Seville: the Señor del Gran Poder, a masterpiece by Juan de Mesa (1620). One of the absolute peaks of Spanish Baroque sculpture. The Brotherhood, founded in 1431, organises one of the most solemn processions on Good Friday.
Churches and temples
Triana Cathedral: Seville's oldest parish church (1276), commissioned by Alfonso X the Wise. One of the oldest Gothic buildings in Andalusia. It houses the Virgen de la Esperanza de Triana and the Cristo de la Expiración (El Cachorro).
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