World Heritage Identification Number: 383
World Heritage since: 1987
Category: Cultural Heritage
Transboundary Heritage: No
Endangered Heritage: No
Country: 🇪🇸 Spain
Continent: Europe
UNESCO World Region: Europe and North America
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The Architectural Triumvirate: Cathedral, Alcázar, and Archivo de Indias in Seville
The architectural triumvirate of the Cathedral, Alcázar, and Archivo de Indias in Seville, Spain, forms a remarkable monumental complex that showcases the rich cultural history of the region. This ensemble, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, offers a unique blend of architectural styles, from the Moorish influences evident in the Alcázar to the grandeur of the Gothic cathedral and the historical significance of the Archivo de Indias.
More to come…UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site
Together these three buildings form a remarkable monumental complex in the heart of Seville. The cathedral and the Alcázar – dating from the Reconquest of 1248 to the 16th century and imbued with Moorish influences – are an exceptional testimony to the civilization of the Almohads as well as that of Christian Andalusia. The Giralda minaret is the masterpiece of Almohad architecture. It stands next to the cathedral with its five naves; the largest Gothic building in Europe, it houses the tomb of Christopher Columbus. The ancient Lonja, which became the Archivo de Indias, contains valuable documents from the archives of the colonies in the Americas.
Encyclopedia Record: Seville Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the See, better known as Seville Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Seville, Andalusia, Spain. It was registered in 1987 by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, along with the adjoining Alcázar palace complex and the General Archive of the Indies. It is one of the largest churches in the world and the largest Gothic cathedral.Additional Site Details
Area: 12 hectares
(ii) — Significant interchange of human values
(iii) — Unique or exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition
(vi) — Directly associated with events or living traditions
Coordinates: 37.38384 , -5.99155
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