In which European city would you find a bell tower called "Little Michael"?

One of Valencia’s most iconic monuments, the “Torre del Miguelete” (in Spanish), also known as “Torre del Micalet” (in Valencian), or simply “El Miguelete”, stands right beside the Cathedral, in the heart of the city’s historic center. The tower is named after the giant bell suspended at the top, which despite being called “little Michael” is one of the biggest in Spain, weighing more than seven and a half tons and dating from 1539.

The Gothic-style octagonal bell tower was built over four centuries, starting in 1381 and completed in 1736, and, together with its more recent belfry, it rises 63 meters above the ground (or 207 steps if climbing the internal spiral staircase).

Although the architecture of "El Micalet" is mainly Valencian Gothic, certain Romanesque and Baroque elements can be observed in its impressive design carried out during various periods. Interestingly, "El Micalet" seems to be missing the top – the roof or cover for the part containing the bells. Work was halted on the tower before this part was added and never resumed. But Valencians decided they liked it just the way it was and the unusual tower has become one of the city’s most famous symbols.

"El Micalet" is a bell tower still very much in use. The bell sounds on the hour, every hour.