Torre de los Perdigones, Industrial tower in Macarena district, Seville, Spain
Torre de los Perdigones is a square brick tower roughly 45 meters tall with a metal balcony and remarkable views across the city. Inside, an optical projection system displays live images of Seville on a curved inner surface, allowing visitors to see the surroundings in real time.
Built in 1890 as part of the San Francisco de Paula factory, the structure once served to produce lead shot by dropping molten metal through openings. Production stopped in 1950, leaving the tower standing as a remnant of Seville's industrial era.
The tower reflects Seville's industrial past and its shift toward learning and cultural use in modern times. Walking through it, you notice how a working factory space became a place where people discover the city around them.
Access is limited to specific days and hours, so check opening times before your visit. Groups should arrange ahead of time, as there are limits on how many people can enter at once.
The tower houses an old optical device that works without electricity or modern technology, acting as a natural magnifier of the city below. This principle was used centuries before cameras were invented.
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