Alcázar y Puerta de Córdoba, Roman gate and fortress in Carmona, Spain
The Alcázar and Gate of Cordoba is an ancient fortification at the eastern boundary of Carmona featuring two octagonal towers with a central passage connecting them. The stone walls and entrance passage reflect Roman construction methods from the first century.
Built under Emperor Augustus, the structure served as the eastern gateway to ancient Carmona along the Via Augusta trade route. Later rulers during Islamic and Christian periods modified and reinforced it for defensive purposes.
The structure displays architectural layers from Roman, Islamic, and Christian periods that accumulated over centuries. You can see these different styles blended into the stone and walls as you walk through.
The site is walkable from central Carmona and offers views across the surrounding countryside to the east. A visitor center with interpretive materials is located on-site, though checking with the local tourism office beforehand is advisable.
Archaeological excavations revealed two smaller sealed gates from the second century, their remnants now built into adjacent structures. These hidden entrances show how the fortifications changed and adapted over time.
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