City walls of Córdoba

The City walls of Córdoba are defensive structures that surround the ancient town center and feature stone construction with semicircular towers. The structure displays a double-wall system with rubble filling that connects different building periods.

The Romans built these fortifications after taking control of the settlement, with modifications made later to expand the city during the imperial period. These layers show how the structure was adapted to changing needs over generations.

The walls show Roman and Moorish building techniques, reflecting the different cultures that shaped Córdoba over centuries. You can see these layers today and understand how the city changed under different rulers.

Well-preserved sections are located near notable landmarks like the Alcázar fortress and the Roman Bridge and can be easily found. Informative panels along Avenida de la Ribera explain the building techniques.

The defensive structure contains an internal passage between two stone layers of different heights. This design allowed defenders to patrol within the fortification and protect it against attackers.