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Al-Andalus & Europe
La Giralda of Seville
Seville, Spain
The minaret of the Great Mosque of Seville — the most famous Maghrebi minaret in Spain, sister to the Hassan Tower of Rabat. From its top the sun sets over the roofs of Seville.
Story & history
The Almohads built it as the minaret of Seville's great mosque about 1184; the Castilians added the church belfry crowned by the turning statue, and it remains Seville's highest landmark.
Getting there
Pin the site on the map or head straight there with your maps app; opening hours and access vary by season.
Quick facts
- An authentic Maghrebi minaret
- A witness of Almohad architecture
- Now the cathedral's bell tower
Visiting tip
Visits run in limited batches throughout the day.