Torre del Oro, Seville: Photos, Reviews & Location

Outer defensive tower built around 1220, with multiple theories as to the origins of its name.

At a glance

#18 of 24 Historical landmarks in Seville #31 of 53 Tourist attractions in Seville

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

0.5 km from the center of Seville

Rating breakdown

5 ★62%
4 ★26%
3 ★9%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

The Golden Tower, P.º de Cristóbal Colón, s/n, 41001 Sevilla, Spain

torredelorosevilla.com

+34 954 22 24 19

Quick facts

What is the rating of Torre del Oro?: Torre del Oro is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 40,444 reviews.
How does Torre del Oro rank in Seville?: Torre del Oro is #18 of 24 Historical landmarks in Seville by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Torre del Oro located?: The Golden Tower, P.º de Cristóbal Colón, s/n, 41001 Sevilla, Spain — 0.5 km from the center of Seville.
How can I contact Torre del Oro?: Phone: +34 954 22 24 19 · Website: torredelorosevilla.com

Reviews (8)

Vincent Watson 2023 Sep 29

Quite nice little museum. Easy climb to the top with nice views. Informative about the Spanish Navy.

dru donaldson 2023 Sep 25

fascinating & interesting attraction. Lots of Spanish navel history. Artefacts are fantastic, the maps are amazing and give a totally different view.

Vanessa Fonseca 2023 Sep 23

Try to search about Torre del pro before you visit , when you get there everything will be make more sense for you . Basically the torre del oro used to be the place where they used to keep and count the oro ( gold) before they send to the bank . I hear different stories about the torre .

A-Aron 2023 Sep 12

This is a great landmark and the view from the top is fantastic.
There is lots of history surrounding this tower and definitely worth touring the inside and learning about how it came about. It is amazing when the tower was built and what the purpose of it was back in its era.

Tommy Boman 2023 Sep 02

Another really cool landmark in Sevilla. Definitely worth it, but also not so special. My recommendation is to put this on you walk and walk past it, but its not worth a detour. Very interesting though and read up on its history to fully appreciate.

Younis Malik 2023 Aug 27

The Torre del Oro in Seville is a fascinating piece of history. As a visitor, I was captivated by its ancient presence on the riverbank. Imagining its role as a protective gateway to the city's past was intriguing. The name "Tower of Gold" felt magical, reminding me of the shimmering river reflections. Exploring the tower's museum, I learned about Seville's maritime adventures, enriching my understanding of the city's roots. Standing beside the Guadalquivir River, the Torre del Oro felt like a time portal, connecting me to Seville's maritime past and offering a unique perspective on its history.

Anneke Johnson 2023 Jul 30

This was a cool little museum with an excellent view from the top area. I wish I would have had more time to look around it was a brief stopover while waiting for a walking tour.

Robert Chomicz 2023 Jun 18

Medieval fortified tower that used to protect the port of Seville. You can tour the inside for a fee of 3 euro. or you can just admire it for free from the outside. Its located along the riverbank walking area and makes for a pretty good landmark.