Following half a century off limits, the eastern tower of the cathedral is now open once more. Ascend via the twirling ramp for fabulous wraparound views over the old city, the cathedral's dome and °äá»å¾±³ú' many 18th-century watchtowers, built so citizens could keep an eye on shipping movements; of the 160 original watchtowers, 129 still stand.
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