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Naval Museum Torre Del Oro

About

The Naval Museum of the Torre del Oro offers a fascinating look at Seville’s maritime history inside one of the city’s most iconic monuments. Housed within the medieval watchtower that once guarded the Guadalquivir River, the museum explores the crucial role Seville played during the Age of Exploration, when its port served as the gateway to trade, science, and cultural exchange with the Americas. Exhibits include navigational instruments, ship models, maps, and historical documents that trace the evolution of naval technology and the city’s relationship with the river. The tower’s atmospheric stone chambers enhance the experience, connecting visitors to centuries of defence, commerce, and seafaring tradition. From the upper terrace, the views over the river and the historic centre highlight why this strategic point shaped Seville’s destiny. Today, the museum stands as a tribute to the city’s maritime legacy and its enduring ties to exploration and global exchange.

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Location

The Naval Museum at Torre del Oro is located on Paseo de Cristóbal Colón s/n, along the left bank of the Guadalquivir River in Seville's Arenal district. This 13th-century Almohad watchtower stands right beside the Real Maestranza bullring and the Teatro de la Maestranza opera house. Nearby, the Guadalquivir riverside promenades lead west to Triana bridge and neighborhood eateries, while east along Paseo Colón reach Puerta de Jerez gardens, Plaza de España, and María Luisa Park within a short stroll.

Naval Museum Torre Del Oro

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