Torro del Oro in Seville
by Patricia Hofmeester
Title
Torro del Oro in Seville
Artist
Patricia Hofmeester
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The Golden Tower (Torro del Oro) in Seville, Spain
The 36-meter-high tower was built by the Almohads in the 12th century and was part of the Moorish city wall, which ran between the Alcazar Palace and the rest of Seville. The purpose of the tower was to control shipping on the Guadalquivir. A heavy chain ran under water from the massive tower to the other side to prevent enemy ships from sailing on the river. The name "Golden" tower refers to Andalusia's prosperous period during the times of the Latin American colonies. When ships entered Seville via the river, they could discharge their cargo (gold) here. In addition to being a storage place, the middle part was a prison
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February 12th, 2013
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