Torre del Sagrario, Bell tower in the historic center of Cádiz, Spain
Torre del Sagrario is a medieval bell tower in the historic center of Cádiz, located on Plaza de Fray Félix near the Contaduría Eclesiástica. The tower has several levels: a lower section with thick, defensive-looking walls and an upper part with eight openings for the bells, topped by a six-sided spire covered in zigzag tiles.
The tower was likely built after 1493, when Cádiz returned to the control of the Castilian crown following a period of conflict, and may rest on the base of an earlier minaret from a mosque that once stood on the site. During those years, the city saw major construction work, including new fortifications and the restoration of religious buildings.
The tower stands on Plaza de Fray Félix and can be seen clearly from the street. A coat of arms of the Catholic Monarchs, still visible on the outer wall, ties it directly to the late 15th century.
The tower is seen from the outside, from the surrounding streets and Plaza de Fray Félix, with no entry required. Visiting in daylight is the best way to make out the stonework and the tile details on the spire.
The lower walls were built thick enough to act as a barrier against thrown objects, a sign of how tense life in the city could be at the time. A similar tower in Puerto Real, built in the 15th century, has helped researchers date this one more precisely.
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