We went to the city of Seville, which is the Capital of the Andalusia region and the heart of where flamingo dancing originated.  Seville is also known for the “Catedral de Santa Maria de ls Sede”  the locals refers to it simply as the Seville Cathedral. It is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and is the third largest church in the world.

When we entered the massive Gothic cathedral we noticed a section which was the site of Christopher Columbus’s tomb. We didn’t realize that the remains of Christopher Columbus were in the Cathedral.

We walked through the Cathedral and were amazed not only at the size of the church but at the beauty of it.

There were statues and ornate designs everywhere you looked. The cathedral has 80 chapels, and each one has beautiful designs and inlaid architectural features.

After walking through the church and admiring all the Gothic design and ornate times we arrived at the famous minaret turned into a bell tower, called “the Gerald”. The height of the tower is 343 feet and is a square design each side is 44 feet long per side. The only way to get to the top of the tower is by walking up.

We started our walk up the tower which has ramps instead of stairs. It was a long walk and took us quite awhile to reach the top. We were approximately 300 feet high when we arrived at the bell tower.

The view from the top of the bell tower was gorgeous we could see in all directions for miles.

The climb to the top of the tower was the perfect way to end our tour of the Cathedral. It is truly a remarkable structure.

“Adios y que tenga un grand días”