Seville Cathedral

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. When was Seville Cathedral built?Early 16th century
2. How tall is Seville Cathedral?36 meters (118 feet)
3. What is the location?Seville, Andalusia, Spain
4. What is the UNESCO world heritage site designation?1987
5. Why was the Giralda tower added to the cathedral?The Giralda was originally a minaret of a 12th‑century mosque. It was kept and turned into the cathedral’s bell tower, so people could hear the bells and see the city from high up.
6. Who is buried inside Seville Cathedral?The cathedral holds the tombs of Spanish kings Ferdinand III, Alfonso X, and Peter I, as well as explorer Christopher Columbus and his son Diego.

Reconquista: The centuries-long period during which Christian kingdoms gradually retook territory in the Iberian Peninsula from Muslim rule.
Almohad Caliphate: A Berber Muslim empire that controlled much of North Africa and southern Spain from the 12th to the 13th century.
Necropolis: A large, ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs or monuments.
Ecclesiastical Architecture: The style of architecture used for religious buildings, such as churches, cathedrals, and mosques.