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Giralda Tower

Plaza del Triunfo, Seville, Spain (Casco Antiguo)
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As featured in 3 days in Seville
Ranked #4 of 97 attractions in Seville
Type: Architectural Buildings, Monuments/ Statues, Lookouts
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: <1 hour
Description: This lovely structure was originally built as a minaret for a mosque, although it has since been converted into a bell tower.
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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Worth the long walk up the ramp to get great views over the city. Be aware that there are some steps at the end. The panoramic photos identifying the locations around the city are slightly out of date and there are some new buildings not marked.

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Pleasanton, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Unlike other towers, this has no steps just ramps (till the last level). I saw people taking wheelchairs up. The view from the top are fantastic and worth the climb. It is not obvious, but the entrance is from inside the cathedral.

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Pasadena, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

We haven't climbed many towers in our day but this was the first one that didn't have either steps or an elevator...instead, you walk up a ramp! To the 35th "floor"! Though it's a long way up, it's not as bad as you might think. People of all ages were walking up comfortably and taking breaks by the many window... More

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Make sure you visit the cathedral and it's famous bell tower. The climb is quite manageable and has the best city views.

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

We wnt up the tower after our visit to the cathedral. The views are wonderful. The climb is very easy.

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See 8 more reviews by Sumi R for Seville
Godalming
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

The climb to the top of this tower isn't too bad- it is about 34 stories but NO steps- it gradually slopes upwards. At the top of the square tower in Seville cathedral are lots of big church bells, but amazing views of the city.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013 NEW

I climbed the tower in heels (the weather wasn't suitable for my sandals). The climb was enjoyable and not heavy going. On some floors they had interesting facts about the tower and the view on the way up got better and better. I really love the Giralda Tower because whenever I was lost as long as I could look up... More

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Antwerp, Belgium
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

No stairs but 35 'ramps' make it easy to walk to the top where a nice view rewards your effort. Before you visit the cathedral, better familiarize yourself a bit with the lay out and where to find the entrance to the tower

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Egham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Easy to climb with dodgy knees as it was all slopes, just 17 steps at the top. This was explained precisely at the entrance. Good views from the top and the entrance was inside the church with no queue. Price includes the cathedral.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Don't believe what people say about not being worth the walk. It's an easy angled ramp all the way, there are places to stop and the views over the city are fantastic. North, South East and Weat faces give a wonderful insight into the city.

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