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Roman Bridge, Cordoba

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The Roman bridge of Córdoba is a bridge in the Historic centre of Córdoba, Andalusia, southern Spain, originally built in the early 1st century BC across the Guadalquivir river, though it has been reconstructed at various times since. Most of the present structure dates from the Moorish reconstruction in the 8th century.It is included in the small preserved area known as Sotos de la Albolafia.HistoryThe bridge was built by the Romans in the early 1st century BC, perhaps replacing a previous wooden one. It currently, after the Islamic reconstruction, has 16 arcades, one less than originally, and a total length of 247 meters. The width is around 9 meters.The Via Augusta, which connected Rome to Cádiz, most likely passed through it. During the early Islamic domination the Muslim governor Al-Samh ibn Malik al-Khawlani ordered a bridge to be built on the ruins of what was left of the old Roman construction. In the Middle Ages, the Calahorra Tower and the Puerta del Puente were built at the bridge's southern and northern ends, respectively (the latter is now a 16th-century reconstruction). The bridge was reconstructed and expanded to its current size. The arches depict the famous Moorish architecture that dominates the city's scenery. In the 17th century, a sculpture depicting St. Raphael was put in the middle of the bridge, executed by Bernabé Gómez del Río. See Roman Bridge and all Cordoba has to offer by arranging your trip with our Cordoba trip planner.
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  • Worth strolling along for the views and the history. It is incredible that it has been around for over 2000 years. There are also street performers playing music which is a nice lovely serenade to... 
    Worth strolling along for the views and the history. It is incredible that it has been around for over 2000 years. There are also street performers playing music which is a nice lovely serenade to...  more »
  • 1stC BC Roman bridge that is definitely worth a walk across and up the tower. When I visited there was barely any water running under which was interesting as it revealed the bases of a couple of... 
    1stC BC Roman bridge that is definitely worth a walk across and up the tower. When I visited there was barely any water running under which was interesting as it revealed the bases of a couple of...  more »
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  • This bridge was built in the 1st century BC. For twenty centuries, it was the only bridge, incredibly, in this important and wonderful city. It was built by the Romans, being the first stone bridge to cross the Guadalquivir River. He is believed to have built the famous “Via Augusta” bridge connecting Rome to Cádiz. The bridge is so important and imposing that some scenes from the Game of Thrones movie were shot here. The bridge is one of the most important monuments of this extraordinary city. Definitely a place to visit.
  • A beautiful historic bridge. Unfortunately the Guadalquivir river barely had any water, but apart from that it was amazing how to see how well preserved so many historical buildings are! It makes you use your imagination to go back in time

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