The Golden Tower is one of the main landmarks of Seville and has become one of its symbols. one of Seville's symbols. The structure, an example of Moorish architecture, was erected on the banks of the Guadalquivir River in 1120. On the opposite on the opposite bank of the Guadalquivir River in 1120. to the present day. The towers were connected by a massive iron chain, which, when lowered, blocked the route to Seville by river. The tower was once part of the fortress wall that surrounded the city and was later completely destroyed. Golden Tower has been preserved almost in its original form.
There are two versions of the origin of the tower's name. According to one of them, the tower was named the Golden Tower because its upper part is lined with white clay bricks. clay bricks, which shine in the sun and are golden in colour. Another version of the story says that the tower was used to store gold and other jewellery, hence its name. and hence its name.
The tower consists of three levels. The two lower levels are shaped in plan 12-angles. The upper level is cylindrical in shape and was completed in 1769. В During the last two centuries attempts have been made to demolish the tower in order to road widening, but due to the resistance of local residents the tower was preserved.
