Torre de la Calahorra, Medieval tower at Roman Bridge, Córdoba, Spain
Torre de la Calahorra is a medieval fortress at the southern end of the Roman Bridge, featuring three square towers connected by cylindrical sections. The building now houses the Museum of Al-Andalus with displays about the region's multicultural past.
The Almohads built the fortress in 1333 as a defensive structure guarding the bridge. King Enrique II of Castile later expanded it to protect the city from his brother Pedro I.
The tower reflects how Christians, Muslims, and Jews coexisted in medieval Córdoba through its exhibitions on daily life and traditions. Visitors can see how these communities shared the city and influenced each other's culture.
The fortress is easily accessible on foot directly from the Roman Bridge with clear pathways. Wear comfortable shoes as the interior stairs are steep and narrow in places.
Its location at the Roman Bridge means visitors can see a structure nearly 2,000 years old standing right beside a medieval fortress. This side-by-side arrangement shows how different periods coexist in the same place.
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