Giralda Tower (El Giraldillo)
- Address:Seville
- Hours:Sep - Jun: Mon - Sat 11am - 5:30pm (9:30am - 4:30pm Jul - Aug); Sun 2:30pm - 6:30pm
- Admission:Adults: € 8, Children (under 11yrs): Free. Admission free on Sundays
11:00 PM Sunday, May 27
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There is no more perfect symbol of Seville's layered history than the Giralda Tower (or El Giraldillo) the bell tower of the city's cathedral. It stands a little apart from the main building; it was once the minaret of the mosque that stood on the site before it was razed to make way for the cathedral.
The lower sections of the tower date from that time, but its upper parts are Christian Renaissance architecture. The tower was once topped by a copper ball, but that fell in a 14th century earthquake and was replaced with a cross.
It's a long climb up the 100 meters (330 feet) to the top of La Giralda, but the views of the city and the statuary of the lower levels are stunning enough to make it well worth the effort. There are no stairs: you'll ascend on a series of cunningly designed ramps.
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Loved this tour more than the Alhambra in Granada. Our guide was very knowledgable and had fantastic historical facts, and a great sense of humour. A highlight of our Spain trip.
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The Giralda Tower stands just next to the Cathedral, which is located in the Centro Histórico, a few blocks from the Bullring by the Guadalquivir River.
