Giralda Tower, A Spiraling Ramp to Breathtaking Views

La Giralda, Placentines Street, Santa Cruz, Old Town, Seville, Sevilla, Andalusia, 41004, Spain
The bell tower of the Seville Cathedral
4.3
Architecture

Introduction

The Giraldillo is one of the iconic buildings in Seville, and its height of 97.5 meters can be seen from anywhere. The tower was built by the Amohad family in the late 12th century with a distinct Islamic style and has 28 bells at the top. The beautiful sounds of these bells still provide accurate time signals to local residents. From the viewpoint at 70 meters high, visitors can overlook the magnificent view of Seville. In addition, there is a statue called El Giraldillo at the top of the tower, representing the symbol of faith. The vertical staircase has been replaced with a slope, which is convenient for the muezzin and others to ride horses up and down the tower.

Must-go rating

Must go
50%
Worth going
50%

Transportation

17%
Bus transportation
83%
Translation: Others
Address
La Giralda, Placentines Street, Santa Cruz, Old Town, Seville, Sevilla, Andalusia, 41004, Spain
Opening hours
September-June, Monday-Saturday 11:00-17:00, Sunday 14:30-18:00
July-August, Monday-Sunday 9:30-15:30

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