Tour de l'Argenterie, Fortified tower in Seville, Spain
Torre de la Plata is an octagonal fortified tower made of stone, standing near the Guadalquivir River in Seville. The structure features solid walls and arched windows that date from its original construction in the 13th century.
The tower was built around 1220 by the Almohads as part of Seville's defense system against water-based attacks. It stood alongside other fortifications like Torre del Oro to protect the city's river traffic and shoreline from invaders.
The name refers to silver, possibly stored nearby or reflected in the structure itself. The tower served as a vantage point where people watched over the city and its approaches.
The tower is accessible throughout the year and sits near the river waterfront, making it easy to explore on foot. It is best to visit during daylight hours to see the architectural details and how it fits into the surrounding city.
The tower vanished behind neighboring buildings in the 1800s and remained hidden until restoration work brought it back to light for a major event. Its rediscovery revealed a piece of the city that locals had nearly forgotten about.
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