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It is a military watchtower that is separated from the rest of the wall (Albarran tower), and it was part of the defensive works of the Alcázar of Seville. This tower was ordered to be built by the last Almohad governor of Seville, Ibn Uhla, in 1221, with the aim of blocking the way to the Arenal, joining said tower with the Torre de la Plata (Tower of Silver) through a wall. It has a dodecagonal floor and is crowned with battlements. It has received its name because of the golden gleams of the glazed tiles that cover it.
It has three bodies: The first one is circular, and was added by Sebastián Vander Borcht in 1760; the second one is built with bricks, has a hexagonal floor, and is decorated with ceramics and green ribbons squaring the arches, and the last body consists of three floors covered by cross vaults.
As well as being used as a prison during the Middle Ages, the Tower was sometimes used as secure place for keeping precious metals periodically brought by the fleet of the Indies. Nowadays, it houses the Naval Museum that exhibits several objects and pieces related to the Seville sailor life.
Built: XIII Century (1221-1760)
Author: Ibn Uhla, Sebastián Van der Borcht
Style: Almohad
Category: Military
Type: Military Watchtower
Hasn't you visited the Alcazar of Seville yet? Do not miss then this guided visit. An amazing palace complex, of Islamic origin, which the later historical styles has been added: from Mudejar to Baroque.
This is a fantastic sight that has been scene of great film productions, such as the 5th Season of "Game of Thrones".
An essential monument to visit!
This guided tour shows the highlights of Seville: The Cathedral, the Giralda and the Alcazar Royal Palace, with official guide included.
The easiest way to discover Seville.
Enjoy the spectacular beaches of Tarifa this summer with a full-day excursion from Seville. Return transport is included. During the journey, your guide will introduce you to the history of this iconic town while highlighting its main attractions, famous white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience an unforgettable day in Tarifa. Places are limited!
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Hasn't you visited the Alcazar of Seville yet? Do not miss then this guided visit. An amazing palace complex, of Islamic origin, which the later historical styles has been added: from Mudejar to Baroque.
This is a fantastic sight that has been scene of great film productions, such as the 5th Season of "Game of Thrones".
An essential monument to visit!
This guided tour shows the highlights of Seville: The Cathedral, the Giralda and the Alcazar Royal Palace, with official guide included.
The easiest way to discover Seville.
Enjoy the spectacular beaches of Tarifa this summer with a full-day excursion from Seville. Return transport is included. During the journey, your guide will introduce you to the history of this iconic town while highlighting its main attractions, famous white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Don't miss this opportunity to experience an unforgettable day in Tarifa. Places are limited!
If you want to explore the most emblematic and monumental part of Seville, as well as its history, a perfect visit is to the Cathedral and Royal Alcázar.
You will discover, along with a guide, the different cultures that have passed through this city: Islamic, Jewish, and Christian.
Moreover, this guided tour includes admission to the monuments at an unbeatable price.
Book this experience and explore at your own pace one of Seville’s most iconic landmarks: the Cathedral and the Giralda, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With your official ticket and audioguide, you’ll discover artistic treasures like the stunning main altarpiece and Columbus’s tomb. Climb to the top of the Giralda for breathtaking views of the city.
An essential visit that blends history, art, and unforgettable panoramas in the heart of Seville.
Discover one of Seville’s most stunning landmarks at your own pace: the Royal Alcázar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With your official entry ticket and audioguide included, you’ll explore its palaces and gardens while uncovering the site's rich history, architecture, and hidden stories.
An unmissable visit that blends art, history, and filming locations from series like Game of Thrones—all within a living, one-of-a-kind monumental complex.
Two of Seville’s most iconic monuments are its Cathedral with the Giralda and the Royal Alcázar.
Join this guided tour to discover every corner of these two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, both recognized as Properties of Outstanding Universal Value.
Book now and don’t worry about tickets — they’re included in the price.
Fall in love with the Real Alcázar of Seville with this guided tour. You will have access to every corner of the emblematic palace complex of Seville's capital, declared a World Heritage Site and a Site of Outstanding Universal Value.
You will get to know all the details of a magnificent complex of palaces and gardens, built from the Islamic period to the 18th century. A unique place that has been the setting for major film productions such as ‘Kingdom of Heaven’ and the series ‘Game of Thrones’.
Don't miss it!
During your stay in Seville, this Monumental Visit: Inside the Cathedral is a must. A guided tour through the interior of one of the city’s most iconic monuments, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and recognized as a Site of Outstanding Universal Value.
Accompanied by a professional guide, you’ll explore every corner of this magnificent cathedral — its impressive chapels, courtyards, and priceless works of art.
Includes admission to both the Cathedral and the Giralda.
Discover the Movie Magic of Seville with this guided tour. In the romantic and charming María Luisa Park, you’ll explore some of its most special spots, including Plaza de América and the breathtaking Plaza de España.
The latter served as a filming location for iconic movies such as Lawrence of Arabia and Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
Don’t miss this cinematic tour through Seville!
This Cathedral was built to cover the land previously occupied by an Almohad Mosque in the XII Century.
From this Mosque, only its minaret, the Giralda, has arrived to our days.
The Construction started in 1401 and took almost a century. It is a Gothic temple in which architects tried to mix austerity with severity. It was converted to the Christian religion, after Fernando III´ s conquest in 1248.
During its construction, it passed through, Mudejar, Gothic, Renaissance, Barroque and Neoclassic Periods.
The tower is actually the old minaret of the Almohad Mosque of Seville, from the XII Century. It is 97.5 meters high and it was subsequently transformed into a Renaissance bell- tower.
It supposed a harmony miracle, due to the architecture of two different cultures that are separated by four Centuries, the Renaissance and the Almohad Culture, were mixed in this building.
The Alcazar is a monumental complex that comes from the Muslim period. It consists of a series of palaces from different times and styles that is why they are called Royal Alcazars. Its gardens, halls, courtyards, orchards and rooms decorated with glazed tile from Seville are important.
Its rooms are related to kings such as Al-Mutamid, Fernando III of Castilla, Alfonso X, Pedro I el Cruel or the Catholic Kings. It was the temporary residence of the Kings of Spain.
It is located in the Casa de la Lonja de Sevilla, a place chosen by Carlos III in 1785 in order to locate the Archivo de Indias. It is born with the aim of centralizing in only one place the documents related to the Spanish colonies that until then were in different archives: Simancas, Cádiz and Seville.
It is a square floor building, with two floors and a large central courtyard with a marvellous decoration. In the XVII the second floor and the Cruz del Juramento (Oarth Cross) were built. Nowadays, it is the main existing archive related to the activity of Spain in America and the Philippines, containing information about the Political History and the Social History, the Economic History and the mentalities, History of Church and Art History or the geography of those territories.
The archive keeps pieces of incalculable historical value such as autographs of the main characters of the Discovering, Colon´ s diary, plans of the main American cities, etc.
The redesign of the main staircase by Lucas Cintara based on marble sheets should be highlighted.
