Puerta del Colodro, Medieval gate in northern Córdoba, Spain.
The Puerta del Colodro is a gate set into Córdoba's northern defensive wall, constructed from stone blocks and positioned where it continues to stand today. Its structure displays typical medieval fortification design, with passage points built to control movement in and out of the city.
The gate was constructed during the medieval period as part of a larger fortification system designed to protect Córdoba. Over the centuries, it remained in its original position while the city around it underwent various changes.
The gate's name references a local water source, showing how medieval entrances were tied to everyday features of city life. Visitors can still observe how practical facilities were integrated into the defensive layout.
The gate is located in Córdoba's old town and can be reached by following the defensive walls northward from the city center. The location is freely accessible but offers little shade, so visiting during cooler parts of the day works best.
The gate is one of the few structural elements from the original medieval city wall that has survived the centuries virtually unchanged. This makes it a rare window into Córdoba's building past, as many other sections of the fortifications were rebuilt or heavily modified over time.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
