Giralda Tower in Seville, Costa del Sol, Andalucia, Spain
The Giralda is a former minaret that was converted to a bell tower for the Cathedral of Seville in Seville. The tower is m (343 ft) in height and it was one of the most important symbols in the medieval city. The tower was begun under the architect Ahmad Ben Baso in 1184. After Ben Baso's death, other architect continued work on the tower. An architect named Jabir (or Geber) is also often credited with the tower's design. The tower was completed March 10, 1198 with the installation of copper spheres on the tower's top. Architects designed similar towers in what are now Spain and Morocco during this period. The tower of the Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakesh served as a model for the Giralda and its sister, the Hassan Tower in Rabat.
Size: 2742px × 4096px
Location: seville, andalusia, spain, europe
Photo credit: © Roberto Contini / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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