Bear left on entering the cathedral's main portal for the climb up El Miguelete, the emblematic octagonal tower. Its terrace is apparently 51m high, exactly the same as its perimeter, but it can feel loftier than that as you climb the 207 chunky, spiralling steps for great 360-degree city-and-skyline views. The 13 functioning bells ring out for masses and weddings but formerly warned of corsair attacks.
El Miguelete
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