Seville Cathedral

Illustration by Arturo Redondo of Seville Cathedral in 1519.

It is said that, when they saw the plans for the cathedral, the canons believed that its splendor would make people think they had lost their minds. Rather than a symptom of madness, however, Seville Cathedral was a demonstration of the power and wealth of the Sevillian Church in its golden age.

The result was the world's largest Gothic cathedral, completed while planning for the Magellan-Elcano expedition was underway. The magnitude of the construction was such that it continues to fascinate all who visit it.