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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
- 29 December 1928
- Seville, Spain
La Giralda. Minaret of the central mosque of Seville, which is today the , its construction began in 1184. Its name comes from the weathervane at the top of tower and which is known as the Giraldillo, which is in fact probably the best known symbol of the city.
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The Giralda tower is one of the iconic monuments of Seville. It is the bell tower of Seville cathedral though was originally built as a minaret for the mosque which stood here before the cathedral. Explore La Giralda.
La Giralda of Seville in Spain has the honour of being both one of the world’s most famous bell towers and minarets, earning it UNESCO World Heritage status.
The Giralda deserves a quiet and contemplative tour to enjoy both its exterior and interior. It is part of the cathedral, embellishing and complementing it, becoming one of the most beautiful bell towers in the world.
Also known as Catedral de Santa María de la Sede, it’s recognized for its impressive Gothic architecture, guarding the tomb of Christopher Columbus, and the majestic Giralda Tower which still maintains Moorish features.
