Calahorra Tower, Cordoba
The Calahorra Tower is a fortified gate at the southern end of the Roman Bridge on the Guadalquivir in Cordoba, built in the 12th century by the Almohads to protect the bridge and city.
The Calahorra Tower is a fortified gate at the southern end of the Roman Bridge on the Guadalquivir in Cordoba, built in the 12th century by the Almohads to protect the bridge and city. It was renovated in 1369 by Enrique II. Today, it houses the Museo Vivo de Al-Andalus. You can get great views of the city from the terrace.
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About Calahorra Tower
Puente Romano, s/n, 14009 Córdoba, Spain
+34 957 29 39 29
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