The Romans were the first to build a wall in Cordoba. However, when the Muslims arrived in 711, they found the walls in a state of ruin and abandonment (the same was true for the bridge over the Guadalquivir River), requiring several years for reconstruction. Cordoba was known by chroniclers of that time as
"The city of the seven gates." Today
, only three of those seven gates still stand.
Info & Location
City/Province: Cordoba
Type of Experience: Islamic heritage
Address: Puerta de Almodovar, Calle Cairuan
Puerta de Almodovar:
It’s the only gate, of the three remaining, whose current state corresponds to that of the Umayyad period. the wall in this area is also from Al Andalus period, built on Roman foundations. Located at Calle Cairuan.
Puerta del Puente:
Located next to the 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:
This gate, Bab Ishbiliya, was close to the souk, an Arab market or marketplace. Its current location is different from the original one. It is situated at Plaza de la Luna.
