Torre del Oro

The Tower of Oro is a wonderful little museum that offers great insight into the history of the remarkable discoveries made by the Spanish. From the top, you can enjoy stunning views of both the river and the city. The ticket price was very reasonable, and I highly recommend a visit.

The Torre del Oro is a fascinating historical landmark in Seville. It’s not a very big tower, but its history makes it worth a visit. The small museum inside gives a nice overview of Seville’s naval past and maritime trade, especially during the time of the Spanish Empire. From the top, you get beautiful views of the Guadalquivir River and the city. It doesn’t take long to visit, so it’s a perfect stop while walking along the riverside.

It was a military watchtower in Seville constructed in 13th century and served as a prison. The tower is divided into three levels. It is one of two anchor points for a large chain that would have been able to block the river. The other anchor-point has since been demolished or disappeared. Picturesque place by the river. Must see place. Great place for photography. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen

One of the iconic landmarks in Seville. The small museum inside showcases insights of Spain‘s history and naval legacy. You get a free audio guide and the information seems to be very interesting , however, it’s not working properly, at least without headphones - the recording stops the second your screen light goes off and then you need to start it from the beginning, so at some point I just gave up. You can climb to the top and while it’s not the tallest building, you still get some nice views over the city. There is no entry fee, but you are expected to make a small donation.

Torre del Oro is one of those landmarks that instantly draws your attention as you stroll along the river in Seville. It’s not a massive structure, but it has a strong presence and a lot of history packed into it. The tower was originally built in the 13th century by the Almohads, who ruled much of southern Spain during that time. It was part of the city’s river defense system, and its name comes from the golden reflection it supposedly cast on the water centuries ago. We visited during a weekday and were pleasantly surprised that there was no entry fee. Inside, there’s a small but interesting naval museum that gives you a peek into Seville’s maritime past. The best part is climbing to the top, where you get a panoramic view of the Guadalquivir River, the Triana neighborhood, and the city skyline. Even if you don’t go inside, it’s a beautiful spot to walk by and take in the atmosphere. It’s a quiet piece of Seville’s rich history that’s definitely worth checking out, especially if you’re already exploring the riverfront area.

Totally worth your time! You have to make a donation at the beginning and then- From the first floor to the top, don’t miss the fascinating history hidden inside. Bring your own headphones and enjoy learning as you explore.

The tower is right next to the lake and has an incredible view of the city of Sevilla from the top of it. There is nothing much to see inside the tower. The entrance is free but they are accepting donations.

Almost compulsory visit when in Sevilla! I went only with audio guide, and it was perfect! Better to come in the morning, if you want some nice photos!

There's no excuse not to visit given that the museum is free on Monday's! So if you're in town then, pay it a visit and enjoy some views of Triana across the bridge and the river. Just down the street is a recreation of a ship that supposedly completed the first trip around the world so going the extra mile coming down to this neighborhood is definitely worth the trip to experience a different side of Seville. It's a naval museum overall which is something you won't see in the other Sevillan museums.

Museum was not open when I visited, but I passed by here on a walking tour and the history our guide described was very interesting. It sounded like the museum would be worth a visit.

This is such a unique and easily recognizable landmark of Seville and I used it frequently to try to figure out where I was and where I need to get to, as it juts out against the skyline. We did a boar ride on the river and I found out that it was originally built in the 13th century by a Moorish rules as a military tower, and its decagon shaped (which I found out was a 12 sided polygon). Its lovely to get a view of the tower from the river, and I didn't actually go into the museum, so cant say much more - have to save something to do for the next visit! Yelp Review 90/ 2017

We happened to walk by this landmark located on a very busy street on our way to Plaza Espana after our Real Alcázar guided tour. It's distinctive form was easy to spot. Since it's a secondary sightseeing choice we did not have time to explore in detail but were glad we saw it in person (a bonus) on this sunny pleasant day. Thank God there is a light controlled crossing to access the building located on the other side of a major boulevard fronting the river where there were cruise boats etc. it's essential a tower with stairs to walk to the top to get s nice view of the city. We did not pay to go up the stairs nor tour the nautical theme museum on the first floor.

Seville's one of the Landmarks (NO cost to go in since is very small) The Tower of Gold (Torre del oro) was built 1220-1221, by order of the Almohad governor of Seville, Abu l-Ulà, with a twelve-sided base. It barred the way to the Arenal district with a section of wall joining it to the Tower of Silver, a part of the city walls that defended the Alcazar The tower is divided into three levels, with the third and uppermost being circular in shape and added in 1769. The Torre de la Plata, an octagonal tower, is located nearby, and is believed to have been constructed during the same era.

Views are okay from the top, but otherwise the museum isn't worth the time or the cost. Mondays are free.

Interesting to visit - 2 story Maritime museum - nice, but small. On the river with a nice view from the top.

Cool little museum. The view from the top is fabulous. It's a little claustrophobic going up the spiral stairs but the view of Sevilla is great! It was a quick stop when we first got to Sevilla and we used it as a landmark the rest of our trip.