Puerta del Puente description and photos - Spain: Cordoba (Topic)

Puerta del Puente description and photos - Spain: Cordoba. Detailed information about the attraction. Description, photographs and a map showing the nearest significant objects. The title in English is Puerta del Puente.

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On the northern bank of the Guadalquivir River in Cordoba, right next to the famous Roman Bridge, is the Puerta del Puente. The decision to build this gate was made with the aim of expanding the entrance to the city, which was to serve the growth of trade in Cordoba. At the same time, the gates also performed a defensive function, because they were part of the fortress wall. Initially, the management of the construction was entrusted to Francisco de Montalban, but after a while Hernan Ruiz headed the development of the project and the implementation of construction work. In 1572, construction of the Puerta del Puente was suspended due to funding difficulties and continued under the leadership of Hernan Ruiz in 1576.

The architect managed to create a beautiful Renaissance gate, their appearance resembles the Arc de Triomphe. This monumental structure has a rather high base, on which massive fluted Doric columns support the entablature of the classical form. Above the rectangular aisle there is an inscription about the visit of Cordoba by King Philip II in 1570. Not far from Puerta del Puente is a statue depicting the patron saint of Cordoba, the Archangel Raphael. There are always many flowers and candles at the foot of this magnificent monument.

In 2005, major work was carried out on the reconstruction of Puerta del Puente.

In 1931, the Puerta del Puente gate, as well as the Roman bridge and the Caraolla tower, located on the opposite side, were declared an architectural and historical monument.

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