Giralda
Viewpoint · Santa Cruz, Seville

Giralda

Photo: Ingo Mehling · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Giralda was built as a minaret for a mosque and later became the cathedral bell tower. Visitors ascend via a series of ramps to a platform near the top. Look for the weathervane statue and the surrounding Santa Cruz rooftops.

On day 1 of Seville: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Included with cathedral admission
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes
Best time
Morning or late afternoon
Getting there
In the Santa Cruz area, short walk from the city center

Itineraries with Giralda

Day 1 of Seville: Weekend Escape

The cathedral and the Alcázar

How Giralda fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Seville CathedralSanta Cruz
  2. 11:00GiraldaSanta Cruz
  3. 13:00Alcázar of SevilleSanta Cruz
  4. 17:00Barrio Santa CruzSanta Cruz
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Giralda questions

Can you climb the Giralda?

Yes. Ramps inside lead to the viewing platform.

Is the Giralda open every day?

It opens daily with cathedral visiting hours, which are shorter on Sundays because of services. Check the cathedral website before you go.

What views does the Giralda offer?

It overlooks the cathedral, Alcazar gardens and Seville rooftops.

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