The
Romans were the first to build a city wall around Córdoba, but by the time the Muslims arrived in 711, the walls, like the Roman bridge over the Guadalquivir River, were in ruins and needed rebuilding. It took several years to restore the city's defenses. During its Islamic golden age, Córdoba was known by chroniclers as the "City of the Seven Gates." Today,
only three of those historic gates remain.
Info & Location
City/Province: Cordoba
Type of Experience: Islamic heritage
Address: Puerta de Almodóvar, Calle Cairuan, 14004 Cordoba, Spain
Points of interest: Puerta de Almodóvar:Known during the Muslim period as Bad al-Yawz, this gate is the only surviving entrance of the nine originally built by Abd al-Rahman I. Much of its current structure, including the battlements and walkway, dates back to the Umayyad period. The wall in this area is also from the Al-Andalus period, built on Roman foundations. In front of the gate stands a sculpture of the Cordoban philosopher and playwright Seneca. It is located on Calle Cairuan.
Puerta del Puente: Located next to the Roman Bridge, this gate was originally the site of Bab Al Qantara, the most important gate during the Islamic period. Previously, Roman gates were also located here, connecting the city, via the bridge over the Guadalquivir River, with the Via Augusta. The current Renaissance-style construction dates back to the 16th century. Located at Avenida del Alcázar.
Puerta de Sevilla: Known during the Islamic period as Bab Ishbiliya, was located near the souk, the Arab market. Its current location differs from the original, and it is now situated in Plaza de la Luna
