- Type: Landmarks
NileGuide Expert tip:
Go to the top of the tower to snap some photos of La Meztique, the Roman bridge, and the surrounding area.
Description:
The Tower of Calahorra is across the river from the Mezquita at the southern end of the Roman bridge. Commissioned by Henry II of Trastamara, in 1369, to protect him from his brother, Peter I, it now houses a town museum, Museo Vivo de Al-Andalús. Here visitors can take a self-guided tour with headsets. One room holds wax figures of Córdoba's famous philosophers, including Maimónides. Other rooms exhibit a miniature model of the Alhambra at Granada, complete with water fountains, a miniature Mezquita, and a display of Arab musical instruments. You can climb to the top of the tower for some panoramic views of the Roman bridge, the river, and the cathedral/mosque. Note: At the time of this writing, the tower was temporarily closed for restoration -- call or check the website for an update.
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: 95-729-39-29
- fax: +34 957 202677
- send email
Address:
- Puente Romano, s/n
- Av. de la Confederación, Puente Romano
- Cordoba, Cordoba 14009
Hours:
- May-Sept daily 10am-2pm and 4:30-8:30pm; Oct-Apr daily 10am-6pm. Tours daily 11am, noon, 3, and 4pm. Last tour 1 hr. before closing time
Strenuousness:
- No Sweat
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