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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.
Jan 19, 2020 · Learn about the Giralda Tower, the bell tower of the Cathedral of St. Mary of Seville, and its origins as a minaret in the Almohad mosque. Find out how to visit and climb the tower, see the views, and discover its curiosities and connections to Christopher Columbus and Don Quijote.
Learn about the Gothic and Renaissance architecture, the tomb of Christopher Columbus, and the Moorish tower of Giralda in Seville Cathedral. Find out how to visit, when to go, and what to see in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
La Giralda es la torre almohade que domina el paisaje de la Catedral de Sevilla. Conoce su estructura, decoración, historia y el Giraldillo que la corona.
Learn about the history and architecture of the Giralda, the former minaret of the Aljama mosque and the belltower of the cathedral. Find out how to visit the Giralda and enjoy the panoramic views of Seville from its top.
Learn about the history and architecture of the Giralda, the 104m-high tower that was once a minaret and now a bell tower. Find out how to visit, climb and enjoy the views from the top of this iconic landmark.
May 22, 2021 · 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. Originally built between 1172 and 1198 as part of a magnificent mosque under Emir Yaqub al-Mansur, La Giralda is considered to be a brilliant example of the Almohad style.
