The roman Bridge can be visited
Ancient BuildingCórdoba
Roman Bridge Puente Romano
In the Spanish city of Córdoba, the Puente Romano, also known as the “Old Bridge,” spans the Guadalquivir River. It is a structure of Roman engineering and shapes the city's appearance.
History+
The construction of the Puente Romano was undertaken by the Romans after the Battle of Munda in 45 BC. Originally, it was a part of the Via Augusta and featured 16 arches. In the 10th century, the bridge underwent renovations by the Moorish caliphs who resided in Córdoba at the time. Following the Christian Reconquista of Spain, the structure was renovated multiple times. A 17th-century monument to the Archangel Raphael adorns the central part of the bridge.
On site+
Today, the Roman bridge is accessible to visitors. At the end of the bridge, away from the old town, stands the Torre de la Calahorra, a medieval watchtower that now houses a museum.
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Source: Wikipedia · Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0 · Image: Daniel Pelletier
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