Torre de la Malmuerta, Medieval tower in Córdoba, Spain
The octagonal stone tower stands near Plaza de Colón, connected to the city walls through two semicircular arches with a royal shield embedded beneath.
King Henry III of Castile ordered the construction of this defensive structure between 1406 and 1408, building it upon an existing Almohad foundation.
The structure bears inscriptions and royal arms beneath its arch, representing the architectural and decorative elements of early 15th century Spanish fortifications.
Located at the intersection of Avenida de las Ollerías and Plaza de Colón, the tower remains closed for interior visits but allows exterior observation.
The tower transformed from a military structure into an astronomical observatory during the 18th century, when scholar Gonzalo Antonio Serrano conducted celestial studies.
Location: Córdoba
Address: Centro, 14001 Córdoba, Spain
Phone: +34902201774
Website: http://turismodecordoba.org
GPS coordinates: 37.89177,-4.77768
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
The historical monuments of Córdoba document architectural development from the 1st to the 20th century. The Mosque-Cathedral with its 856 columns forms the centerpiece of the religious heritage. The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos with its terraced gardens and the Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir River bear witness to the Roman and Moorish past. The archaeological site of Medina Azahara lies outside the city and displays the remains of the 10th-century palace city. Medieval churches and Renaissance palaces line the historic center. Traditional courtyards with fountains and flowers characterize the residential quarters of the old town.
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