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Torre del Oro evokes Seville's Islamic past

Torre del Oro (golden tower) in the city of Seville, Spain
Torre del Oro (golden tower) in the city of Seville, Spain

(Photo-feature by Hanadi Watfa)

MADRID, Aug 11 (KUNA) -- Still standing in Seville, the Torre del Oro (golden tower) evoked the Islamic past of the southern Spanish city.
The dodecagonal military watchtower was part a massive 6,000 meters defense structure with around 160 tower protecting Seville. (end) hnd.gta