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  Torre del Oro (Golden Tower) is a historic observation tower that was built in the early 13th century Moorish Almohad dynasty which dominated when the city Seville. Tower now hosting a museum ship and is a major tourist attraction in the capital Andalusia. Golden Tower is one of the most photographed attractions of the city and because has a location in the sight of all, even a large lakeside promenade near the historical center of town.

 
  Golden Tower is a legacy of Moorish Almohad dynasty, who controlled much of southern Spain to the time when it was "reconquista" - the Christian reconquest of the area. Dome-shaped top of the tower is a more recent part of the tower was added in 1760.
 
  The tower was built around 1220 by order of Governor Abu Eola. The tower was part of the city's defensive wall and was connected to another nearby octagonal tower - Torre de la Plata or Silver Tower - which he survived over centuries. After being built, the tower was used to control access to the port city. A huge chain was linked to the Torre del Oro and another tower that was on the other side of river. When the chain was high, vessels entering the city was stopped.
 
  After the reconquest of Seville, the tower was used as a prison. The legends say it was used as shelter for the mistress of King Pedro I. Later the tower was used for several other purposes, the most diverse and at one time there were even voices that have been proposed demolition. Nowadays Seville Golden Tower houses a naval museum to exhibit a collection related rich maritime history of the city and links with New World Seville.
 
  Golden Tower name probably comes from the original decoration of the tower. Another explanation of the name of this tower is on the gold that was downloaded here in Seville that held a monopoly on trade with the New World.




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