TORRE DEL ORO

Torre del Oro, famously called the Golden Tower of Seville, which was used as a watchtower for the military and is one of the most iconic and appealing attractions to visit in Seville. Its unique architectural style and design, coupled with its location just along the Guadalquivir River makes it an important location in Seville. In the evenings, the beauty of this tower increases manifold, and becomes a delight to watch.

The Torre Del Oro was a significant military watch tower built by the Almohods in the 13th century, and was part of the long Moorish wall that runs along parts of Seville. It was constructed so as to monitor the movement across the Guadalquivir River and prevent enemies.

For a significant period of time, this military watchtower also served as a prison in the middle ages. Today, it has been converted into a naval museum, and exhibits a number of artefacts, paintings and other important related information. One of the best ways to explore the monument is through the cruise tours, especially in the evenings when the tower starts illuminating.

There are three levels to the watch tower out of which two are in decagonal shape and the upper is a cylindrical dome. This tower is an architectural marvel, and is called the Golden Tower because of its golden reflection in the river waters.

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Highlights

• Get mesmerized by the Torre de Oro is translated as the Golden Tower, and called so because of the golden reflection it leaves on the river water running alongside. 
• Explore this spectacular monument which was once used as a military watch tower in the mediaeval era, and later on became a maritime museum.
• Observe the architectural marvel, with an amazing decagonal shaped building, with a reconstructed tower at the top. 
• Exhibiting a number of naval and maritime artefacts and information, Torre del Oro serves as an important museum in Spanish history.