Puerta del Puente

You’re now walking beneath Córdoba’s most famous gate, marking the entrance to the Andalusian city. Once part of the city’s defensive walls, this gateway played a key role in protecting Córdoba from enemy invasions. A monumental entrance stood here as far back as Roman times. It was later rebuilt by the Moors, and then by the Catholic monarchs after the Reconquista, or reconquest. The current Renaissance-style gate hails from that period and was part of the city’s defensive walls. Today, the gate hosts exhibitions featuring images of its construction. From the top of the belvedere, you can enjoy a stunning view of the Roman Bridge and the river running alongside the city. In the 16th century, this was where travellers would meet the city’s tax collector, who inspected goods and collected tolls before allowing passageinto the city. A key piece of Córdoba’s history, this monument has become one of the most photographed in the city by visitors from all over the world.