Puerta de Almodovar (Almodovar Gate), Cordoba
The Almodovar Gate (Puerta de Almodovar) is a city gate along Cordoba's old town walls. In its current state, the Almodovar Gate dates from the 14th century and is one of three gates that remain from the medieval city walls. The Almodovar Gate received its name from its connection to the nearby town of Almod贸var del R铆o via an old road.
The gate is a sandstone masonry and brick structure featuring a large open archway flanked by two towers topped with battlements. It offers an entryway into and out of the city's medieval Jewish quarter and its charming maze of narrow cobblestoned alleyways.
Cairuan Street (Calle Cairu谩n) is a picturesque stone walkway that runs parallel the outside of the old city walls and the Almodovar Gate. This walkway offers a pleasant place to stroll, with greenery and a fountain that peacefully flows into a row of rectangular ponds.
Don't miss to look at the bronze statue of Seneca the Younger that stands directly outside the gate. Born in Cordoba in 4 B.C., Seneca became famous as a playwright and philosopher in ancient Rome. A walk along Cairuan Street will take you to a second statue outside the wall. This statue honors Averroes, another philosopher born in Cordoba.
The gate is a sandstone masonry and brick structure featuring a large open archway flanked by two towers topped with battlements. It offers an entryway into and out of the city's medieval Jewish quarter and its charming maze of narrow cobblestoned alleyways.
Cairuan Street (Calle Cairu谩n) is a picturesque stone walkway that runs parallel the outside of the old city walls and the Almodovar Gate. This walkway offers a pleasant place to stroll, with greenery and a fountain that peacefully flows into a row of rectangular ponds.
Don't miss to look at the bronze statue of Seneca the Younger that stands directly outside the gate. Born in Cordoba in 4 B.C., Seneca became famous as a playwright and philosopher in ancient Rome. A walk along Cairuan Street will take you to a second statue outside the wall. This statue honors Averroes, another philosopher born in Cordoba.
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Puerta de Almodovar (Almodovar Gate) on Map
Sight Name: Puerta de Almodovar (Almodovar Gate)
Sight Location: Cordoba, Spain (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Cordoba, Spain (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Cordoba, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Cordoba
Creating your own self-guided walk in Cordoba is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Cordoba Introduction Walking Tour
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A Carthaginian settlement on the West Bank of the Guadalquivir River was captured by the Romans in 206 BC. A proper Roman colony was founded near the Iberian... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
A Carthaginian settlement on the West Bank of the Guadalquivir River was captured by the Romans in 206 BC. A proper Roman colony was founded near the Iberian... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Cordoba Jewish Quarter Walk
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Ancient Roman Sites Walking Tour
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Under Augustus, the city gained the status of Colonia Patricia. A perimeter wall was built touching the Guadalquivir River. There were two forums, colonial and provincial. A large amphitheater has been uncovered.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Under Augustus, the city gained the status of Colonia Patricia. A perimeter wall was built touching the Guadalquivir River. There were two forums, colonial and provincial. A large amphitheater has been uncovered.... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles