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The Giralda (Spanish: La Giralda [la xiˈɾalda]) is the bell tower of Seville Cathedral in Seville, Spain. It was built as the minaret for the Great Mosque of Seville in al-Andalus, during the reign of the Almohad dynasty, with a Renaissance-style belfry added by the Catholics after the expulsion of the Muslims from the area.
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What is the Giralda? The Giralda is the bell tower of Seville Cathedral and a symbol of the city. Measuring over 100m in height, it is by far the tallest structure in the Seville’s old town.
The iconic Seville Cathedral tower, Giralda, was completed in 1528. It was originally a minaret preserved as part of the mosque and later integrated into the cathedral’s structure. “La Giralda” has turned into the most loved landmark among the locals and a climb to the top is essential with sweeping views of the city.
Icon of Seville, the magnificent Giralda was the tallest building in the city for over 800 years, dominating the skyline at 103m. Originally built in 1195 as the minaret of the Aljama mosque, it is now the belltower of the cathedral, and is recognised as World Heritage by UNESCO.
