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Giralda

The Giralda is the bell tower of Seville Cathedral, originally built as the minaret of the mosque in the 12th century during the Almohad period. Later, in the 16th century, a Renaissance belfry was added. The tower is 94.69 metres tall and is topped by the Giraldillo, a bronze weathervane representing the Triumph of Faith. The Giralda is an iconic symbol of Seville and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Things to do at Giralda: 10 missions

• Observe El GiraldilloAdmire the bronze statue that has crowned the tower since 1568.
• See the clock mechanismThe clock mechanism is preserved inside the Giralda.
• Enjoy the small exhibition roomsEnjoy the small exhibition rooms in the Giralda. Check conditions and availability at this experience's source.
• Examine the reliefs of the four major prophetsStudy the reliefs of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel on the clock body.
• Enjoy the views from the bell levelTake in the roofs of the Gothic cathedral and Seville's historic centre.
• Climb the minaret's 35 rampsClimb the wide Almohad-era ramps up to the bell level.
• Enjoy the view over SevilleAdmire a truly stunning view of Seville from the top.
• Admire the fleur-de-lis ornamentsLook at the fleur-de-lis-shaped ornaments restored in 1981.
• Explore the Renaissance bell chamberDiscover the arched windows and capitals of Caliphal origin added by Hernán Ruiz II.
• Discover the Almohad exterior decorationAdmire the horseshoe arches and sebka panel on the tower's side walls.

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