St. Mary

St. Mary Cathedral in Seville, Spain. The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, better knows as Seville Cathedral in Seville, Andalusia in Spain and has a beautiful architecture that reflects its very interesting history. Is a Roman Catholic cathedral founded in 1519 but the site was originally that of Almohad Mosque and was later converted into a Christianised mosque with the conquest of Seville by Ferdinand III in 1248. Later on , many alterations were made to its architecture of the structure to align with the conversion of the site. Really interesting & funny facts ;
Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral globally, boasts a unique square floor plan, adapted from the city's former mosque. La Giralda, the cathedral's bell tower, features ramps, not steps, and has inspired replicas worldwide, including in Kansas City, and L'Arboc del Pendes. Seville Cathedral houses a renowned art gallery, featuring masterpieces by Murillo, Velazquez, Goya, and Zurbaran, including the largest altarpiece in Christendom. Largest Gothic Church, 11.520 square meters, 135 meters length, 76 meters width
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