The Torre del Oro (Tower of Gold) is a historic watchtower that was built in the early 13th century by the Almohades, who ruled over Andalusia. The tower is now home to a naval museum.
The Golden Tower is one of Seville's most photographed landmarks, as it is prominently located at a wide promenade near the river bank, close to the city's historic center.
The tower is a legacy of the Almohades, a Moorish dynasty that controlled much of Southern Spain until the reconquest of the area by the Christians in the 13th century. The cupola shaped top of the tower is a more recent addition; it was built in 1760.