Monumentos em Córdova

Monuments & Heritage

Córdoba’s architectural legacy spans two millennia, showcasing the intersection of Roman engineering, Islamic artistry, and Christian Gothic-Mudejar styles. This collection highlights the UNESCO-listed ruins of Medina Azahara, the fortified Calahorra Tower, and the Roman Bridge. It also features the 1st-century Valdepuentes aqueduct and the archaeological site of Ategua, alongside historic churches like San Lorenzo and Santa María Magdalena, which represent the city's medieval transformation following the Christian conquest.

Monuments & Heritage — Mapa

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Roman Bridge

Ancient Roman stone arch bridge and viaduct featuring cobblestone pavement and Islamic architectural elements. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historical and cultural significance as well as its role as a filming location.

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Calahorra Tower

The Calahorra tower is a fortified gate in the historic centre of Córdoba, Spain. The edifice is of Islamic origin.

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Medina Azahara

Madinat al-Zahra or Medina Azahara was a fortified palace-city on the western outskirts of Córdoba in present-day Spain.

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San Lorenzo, Córdoba

San Lorenzo is a church in Córdoba, Andalusia, southern Spain. Situated in the historic centre, it was one of the twelve religious buildings…

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Santa María Magdalena, Córdoba

Santa María Magdalena is a church in Córdoba, Spain, built in the Mudejar style.

Honza Kollin / CC-BY-SA

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Molino de Téllez

A historic water mill located along the Guadalquivir River, representing Córdoba's traditional hydraulic architecture.

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Castillo de Torres Cabrera

A medieval fortification featuring a prominent tower, originally built to defend the rural estates on the outskirts of the city.

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Acueducto de Valdepuentes

Also known as the Aqua Augusta, this 1st-century Roman aqueduct originally supplied water to the city and was later repurposed in the 10th century to serve Medina Azahara.

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Ategua

A major archaeological site featuring Iberian and Roman fortifications, famous for its role during the Roman Civil War between Julius Caesar and the Pompeians.

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El Gran Pórtico

The monumental eastern entrance to the palace-city of Medina Azahara, characterized by a series of grand horseshoe arches used for ceremonial purposes.