The story of Seville Cathedral and La Giralda
Seville Cathedral was built from 1401 on the site of the city's Great Mosque, built by the Almohads in the late 12th century. Its Patio de los Naranjos, the mosque's ablution courtyard with orange trees, survives.
La Giralda was the mosque's minaret; a Renaissance bell tower was added in the 16th century. Inside, 35 ramps were designed so the muezzin could ride up on horseback. The cathedral also holds the tomb of Christopher Columbus.
