Tour the 12th-century Islamic architecture that adorns the historic city center at Calahorra Tower. Originally constructed by the Moors to protect the city from invasion, the tower is now the site of a museum dedicated to the history of Córdoba and Moorish culture. Browse the many Al-Andalus artifacts housed in the museum or climb to the top of the tower for sprawling views of the city and the Guadalquivir river. Walk along the ancient Roman bridge connecting the tower and the city. It couldn't be easier to arrange your visit to Calahorra Tower and many more Cordoba attractions: make an itinerary online using Inspirock's Cordoba trip itinerary planner.
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Unexpectedly delightful museum in the historic tower. A lot of medieval historical perspective on how the three Abrahamic religions found harmony at times in Cordoba. Great models and reconstructions.... more
Unexpectedly delightful museum in the historic tower. A lot of medieval historical perspective on how the three Abrahamic religions found harmony at times in Cordoba. Great models and reconstructions.... more »
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Curtoba defence gate built in the 13th century on the far side of the Roman Bridge. This tower is the oldest defense building in town. It was erected by the Moors in order to prevent the city from..... more
Curtoba defence gate built in the 13th century on the far side of the Roman Bridge. This tower is the oldest defense building in town. It was erected by the Moors in order to prevent the city from..... more »
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I am giving three stars because the staff there was very polite and welcoming, and the view from the tower is pretty. However, I find the whole live-museum concept as executed here to be rather tedious. I'd be much happier to just read the information, rather than listen to not very high quality slow paced recordings, which try perhaps a bit too hard and unfortunately not in a good way.
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Really good museum. Kind staff and audio guide included which is so sensible. Well worth the money. Some of the models they have in there , like for instance that of the Alhambra, are quite lovely. Lovely view from the top. Dirty loo though.
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