Standing in Ronda, Malaga, the Minaret of San Sebastian tells a story through its different layers. Originally part of a mosque, its history is reflected in its three bodies of varying heights. The lowest body is made of stone and features a west-facing entrance with a lintel. This lintel is bordered by double ribbons forming a loop and retains remains of green glazed clay inserts. The lower walls are made of ashlar and end at different heights on the four fronts, while the rest of the building uses brick.
On the western side, there is a door with a lintel bordered by a double stone ribbon containing dark green glazed ceramic remains. This serves as access to a small room with a rib vault and blind horseshoe arches in the walls. Access to the upper part of the minaret was provided through the now-vanished mosque. The second body consists of a recessed rectangular panel with two horseshoe arch windows. This section retains some remains of decoration made of cut bricks drawing diamonds.
The third and final body has openings in its four fronts and is covered with four slopes. The tower is recognized as a Bien de Interés Cultural and is managed by the mecd.
Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons
Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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