Torre del Oro

The Torre del Oro, the Tower of Gold of Seville

The Torre del Oro, the Tower of Gold, is one of the most emblematic monuments of Seville, standing by the Guadalquivir. The Seville audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this medieval watchtower, a witness of the maritime and defensive past of the city.

An Almohad watchtower

Built in the thirteenth century by the Almohads, the Torre del Oro is a watchtower of dodecagonal plan that defended access to the port of Seville by the Guadalquivir. Its name evokes the golden glow it is said to have once reflected. A witness of the maritime past of the city, which was a great port towards the Americas, it today houses a naval museum and remains one of the symbols of Seville.

What to see

You admire the dodecagonal outline of the tower by the Guadalquivir, and you discover the naval museum it houses. From the top, the view takes in the river and the quays of Seville. It is a must-see stop, a symbol of the city and a witness of its maritime history, to be discovered along the banks.

Practical information

The Torre del Oro lies by the Guadalquivir, in the heart of Seville, reachable on foot. The tower can be freely admired from the banks; the visit of the naval museum and access to the top have a fee and follow their own hours, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

Why was the Torre del Oro built?

Built in the thirteenth century by the Almohads, it was a watchtower defending access to the port of Seville by the Guadalquivir.

Where is the Torre del Oro?

By the Guadalquivir, in the heart of Seville.