Spain - Andalucia

Giralda

Calle Alemanes, s/n Seville, Andalucia, 41001, Spain Phone: +34 954214471   /   Fax: +34 954228432

Recenter Map To This Location

Just outside the east entrance to the cathedral is the best known of Seville’s architectural sights, the Giralda. Originally it was the mosque’s minaret and was retained when the church was built. Be sure to enter and ascend the ramp up the 70-meter spire (stairs were not used in order to allow horses access). The view of the city is outstanding, especially in the late afternoon. The name Giralda means weather vane and refers to the weather vane on the top, which was added in the 16th century.