THE GIRALDA

The city of Sevilla has got many buildings and places which are landmarks emblems of Sevilla and the Andalusian culture. In the centre of the city the Giralda localites that is Cathedral’s bell tower. During the Islam age, it was an old Mosque’s minaret.

The Giralda has been the tallest tower in Europe for several centuries. Tower of Pisa or the famous Big Ben are smaller than the Andalusian tower. It shows off about many architectural styles in its figure.

People from Sevilla have always been proud of this tower, but in 1987, the Giralda was considered like Mankind’s Heritage. So, they declare having a wonder in the city.

Therefore, all the tourists want to take a picture with the Giralda. But they want to climb up the Giralda’s last floor too. It is worth the effort to climb up 76 metres for enjoying with beautiful views of all Sevilla.

In the end, the Giralda is a meeting point between the history in the present and between Andalusian and Spanish culture with other people from the world. This building was imitated in important cities like New York or Kansas. Any Spanish person recognizes the Giralda. Besides, it is one the most characteristic monument in Spain.