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Giralda Tower

Plaza del Triunfo, Seville, Spain (Casco Antiguo)
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As featured in 3 days in Seville
Ranked #4 of 98 attractions in Seville
Type: Architectural Buildings, Monuments/ Statues, Lookouts
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: This lovely structure was originally built as a minaret for a mosque, although it has since been converted into a bell tower.
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Devon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This ancient and beautiful example of decorative Islamic architecture is well worth seeing but, if you value your hearing, don't sit underneath it when the bells are about to ring!

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Sevenoaks Uk
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This cathedral tower was originally constructed as a minaret. It resembles its counterpart in Marrakech...but with an added belfry.

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See 16 more reviews by PaulJanet for Seville
Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The tower/minaret is beautiful from the ground, but I'm not sure that it was worth climbing the 30+ levels to get there. Really, there was nothing to see but the City views. If you are looking for "history", just see this one from the ground floor...not worth the climb.

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See 4 more reviews by Speeken for Seville
London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The book tells you there are 35 manageable raps up to the top of this tower. There are and they are all manageble, just not one after the other 35 times!! It can actually be a hard slog up here so if you are unfit or getting on don't be afraid to stop and rest in one of the side... More

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See 11 more reviews by T_Bergkamp for Seville
Kettering, United Kingdom
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Views - you can see for 40km. See all over Seville. Watch out incase you are "height" sick! Must be able to climb the slope.

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See 3 more reviews by RBM60 for Seville
UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

If you can hack the climb (not too bad as it is sloping ramps rather than stairs), your reward is stunning 360 views of Seville on every side

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See 7 more reviews by NowVoyager100 for Seville
London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Worth the long walk up the ramp to get great views over the city. Be aware that there are some steps at the end. The panoramic photos identifying the locations around the city are slightly out of date and there are some new buildings not marked.

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See 4 more reviews by Roger W for Seville
Pleasanton, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Unlike other towers, this has no steps just ramps (till the last level). I saw people taking wheelchairs up. The view from the top are fantastic and worth the climb. It is not obvious, but the entrance is from inside the cathedral.

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See 11 more reviews by SKG109 for Seville
Pasadena, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We haven't climbed many towers in our day but this was the first one that didn't have either steps or an elevator...instead, you walk up a ramp! To the 35th "floor"! Though it's a long way up, it's not as bad as you might think. People of all ages were walking up comfortably and taking breaks by the many window... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Make sure you visit the cathedral and it's famous bell tower. The climb is quite manageable and has the best city views.

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