Torre del Oro
5 expert reviews
“This fine 13C Almohad tower looking over the River Guadalquivir was once part of the city's defensive system.”
– Michelin Guide
"In 1248, Admiral Ramón de Bonifaz broke through the barrier, and Ferdinand III captured Seville. The tower houses a small naval museum." Full review
"The wide plazas and footpaths near the tower are full of benches, perfect for people watching. " Full review
12.0
"The Guadalquivir River once served as the main waterway to southern Spain and Seville was one of the region's primary ports. Naturally a port with that much influence needed protection..." Full review
"It serves as the Museo Maritimo and recounts the history of port from its Almohad era to its shipping heyday of the 16th and 17th centuries." Full review