Puerta de Sevilla, Medieval city gate in San Basilio district, Córdoba, Spain
The Puerta de Sevilla is a medieval city gate in Córdoba featuring a single passageway framed by sandstone blocks and a decorative emblem of the city on granite borders. The structure includes a square watchtower and twin arches positioned at right angles to the defensive wall sections.
The gate was originally built during the Islamic period as Bab al-Ishbiliya and served as one of the seven main entrances to the medieval city. It was demolished in 1865 and reconstructed in the 1950s.
A statue of the medieval scholar Ibn Hazm stands in front of the gate, marking his connection to this part of the city. Visitors often pause here to learn about the intellectual figures who shaped Córdoba's past.
The gate is located in an area filled with attractions within walking distance, including a royal palace and a historic synagogue. Access on foot is straightforward, and the site is busiest during morning and late afternoon hours.
The gate takes its name from the road to Seville that it once connected to, a detail most visitors overlook. This naming reflects Córdoba's role as a major trade hub linking different regions together.
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