Two Famous Cathedrals In Spain
La Giralda, Cathedral of Seville
The charm of Andalusia is famous worldwide. From its Moorish Islamic architecture to the beautiful Gothic Christian buildings, everything is a phenomenon on its own. Tourists come to Granada with many of them eager to explore the Alhambra while the courtyards of Seville delight the eyes of those who walk the streets of this wonderful city.
Within the itinerary for Seville, one cannot pass up a visit to the Cathedral of the city which is monumental, old and amazing. This is where you will find the Giralda, the famous bell tower that gives life to the basilica.
This same tower is 97.5 meters high but reaches 101 meters if we consider the Giraldillo, a bronze weathervane that sits in a barrel and is a symbol of the Renaissance.
La Giralda is comprised of several bodies that form a harmonious and uniform whole. Some parts were built from the remains of a mosque while others are Spanish Renaissance. The different cultural origins of the parts of the building reflect the melting pot of cultures in the city.
Because of its historical and cultural value, the Giralda, built out of an old Moorish mosque back in the 1200’s, has been given the title of World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Malaga Cathedral
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Incarnation is located in the historic center of Malaga, where it was formerly an Arab Mosque. When the Kings won back the city, they began construction of this church which has several styles because the work took so many years to complete.
However, the Renaissance style prevails inside and that is why the church is recognized as one of the greatest monuments of Andalucía built in this architectural style.
The basilica was designed by Diego de Siloam and built between 1528 and 1782. Its floor plan is rectangular and has three naves measuring 71.79 meters. One of the most prominent is the choir stalls. However, the façade of the church is constructed in the Baroque style and divided into two floors.
The north tower of the church is the second-tallest cathedral in Andalusia behind the Giralda. It is 87 meters high and contrasts with the south tower, still unfinished. For this reason, the basilica is known by the name “The Manquita.”
These cathedrals are not just religious places but are also places of great historical significance. They take you back in time and help you to relieve your stress with the spiritual aura they possess.