Torre de la Calahorra, Medieval tower at Roman Bridge, Córdoba, Spain
The Calahorra Tower features a Latin cross layout with three square towers connected by cylindrical sections at the southern end of the Roman Bridge.
Built by the Almohads in 1333, the tower was expanded by King Enrique II of Castile in 1369 to protect Córdoba from his brother Pedro I.
The tower houses the Museum of Al-Andalus, presenting exhibitions about the convergence of Christian, Muslim, and Jewish communities in medieval Córdoba.
The tower opens from 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:30 to 20:30 in summer, while winter hours are 10:00 to 18:00, with entrance fees of 4.50 euros.
The structure received the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage in 2014 following extensive restoration work on both the tower and Roman Bridge.
Location: Córdoba
Operator: Fundación Roger Garaudy
Part of: Sitio Arqueológico de Córdoba
Address: Puente Romano 14009 Córdoba
Opening Hours: October-April: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; May-September: 10:00-14:00,16:30-20:30
Phone: +34957293929
Website: http://torrecalahorra.es
GPS coordinates: 37.87565,-4.77659
Latest update: May 26, 2025 14:23
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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