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| The '''Almodóvar Gate''' is a gate of Arab origin that provided access to the interior of the ] of the city of ]. Its name originates from the old road that connected this gate with the town of ], approximately 23 kilometers from Córdoba. It was also known by other names during the Muslim era, such as the '''Gate of Nogal''' (Bab al-Chawz) or the '''Gate of Badajoz.''' | The '''Almodóvar Gate''' is a gate of Arab origin that provided access to the interior of the ] of the city of ]. Its name originates from the old road that connected this gate with the town of ], approximately 23 kilometers from Córdoba. It was also known by other names during the Muslim era, such as the '''Gate of Nogal''' (Bab al-Chawz) or the '''Gate of Badajoz.''' | ||
| It is one of the three remaining gates of Córdoba's medieval wall, preserved alongside the ] and the Seville Gate. However, it is the oldest and least modified of the group. It is part of the ], which was declared a ] in 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historic Centre of Cordoba |url=http://whc.unesco.org/es/list/313 | |
It is one of the three remaining gates of Córdoba's medieval wall, preserved alongside the ] and the Seville Gate. However, it is the oldest and least modified of the group. It is part of the ], which was declared a ] in 1994.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Historic Centre of Cordoba |url=http://whc.unesco.org/es/list/313 |date=January 6, 2025 |publisher=UNESCO Culture Sector}}</ref> | ||
| == Architecture == | == Architecture == | ||
| The current gate, built in the 14th century over the Arab gate, consists of two prismatic towers connected like a bridge by a slightly pointed arch, which features a high barrel ]. This arch, framed by a slightly protruding rectangular border, was sealed off at the beginning of the 19th century by a wall in which a lintelled door was opened. The structure of the monument is made of sandstone ashlar with additions of rubblework and brick. At the base of the parapet, a thick protruding molding can be seen, and at the top, it retains its complete crenellations and walkway.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Puerta de Almodóvar {{!}} Puerta de los patios de Córdoba |url=http://puertadelospatios.com/es/puntos/470 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170513070059/http://puertadelospatios.com/es/puntos/470 |archive-date=13 |
The current gate, built in the 14th century over the Arab gate, consists of two prismatic towers connected like a bridge by a slightly pointed arch, which features a high barrel ]. This arch, framed by a slightly protruding rectangular border, was sealed off at the beginning of the 19th century by a wall in which a lintelled door was opened. The structure of the monument is made of sandstone ashlar with additions of rubblework and brick. At the base of the parapet, a thick protruding molding can be seen, and at the top, it retains its complete crenellations and walkway.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Puerta de Almodóvar {{!}} Puerta de los patios de Córdoba |url=http://puertadelospatios.com/es/puntos/470 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170513070059/http://puertadelospatios.com/es/puntos/470 |archive-date=May 13, 2017 |date=January 6, 2025 |website=puertadelospatios.com}}</ref> | ||
| == The Wall of Cairuán Street == | == The Wall of Cairuán Street == | ||
| Outside the wall, a stream runs that connects this access point with the Arco de la Luna. This promenade was constructed in the 1960s by the mayor ], creating new tourist spaces in the city. It has been discovered that this area once held an ancient Jewish cemetery, as it is located just outside the ]. | Outside the wall, a stream runs that connects this access point with the Arco de la Luna. This promenade was constructed in the 1960s by the mayor ], creating new tourist spaces in the city. It has been discovered that this area once held an ancient Jewish cemetery, as it is located just outside the ]. | ||
| Although this promenade was previously called Huerta del Rey, due to its proximity to the ], it was renamed ] Street on May 27, 1968. This renaming was in recognition of Córdoba's twinning with the Tunisian city of ], a gesture honoring the historical connection between the ] and the ]. Furthermore, the ] shares architectural features very similar to those of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Calle Cairuán - Cordobapedia - La Enciclopedia Libre de Córdoba |url=https://cordobapedia.wikanda.es/Calle_Cairu%C3%A1n | |
Although this promenade was previously called Huerta del Rey, due to its proximity to the ], it was renamed ] Street on May 27, 1968. This renaming was in recognition of Córdoba's twinning with the Tunisian city of ], a gesture honoring the historical connection between the ] and the ]. Furthermore, the ] shares architectural features very similar to those of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Calle Cairuán - Cordobapedia - La Enciclopedia Libre de Córdoba |url=https://cordobapedia.wikanda.es/Calle_Cairu%C3%A1n |date=January 6, 2025 |website=cordobapedia.wikanda.es}}</ref> | ||
| As a final touch to the construction of this promenade alongside the walls, statues of two great Cordobans were also installed. The first monument, located near the Almodóvar Gate, is dedicated to the Roman philosopher ], cast in bronze by ] and inaugurated in 1965 by members of the ], coinciding with the 19th centenary of the philosopher's death. This statue was funded by the bullfighter Manuel Benítez "El Cordobés" as compensation for the urban development problems caused by the construction of the Los Gallos Hotel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=JIMÉNEZ |first=MARTA |date=2020-10-16 |title=Ruta por el laberinto I: desde la Puerta de Almodóvar a Corto Maltés |url=https://cordopolis.es/2020/10/16/ruta-por-el-laberinto-i-desde-la-puerta-de-almodovar-a-corto-maltes/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031235721/https://cordopolis.es/2020/10/16/ruta-por-el-laberinto-i-desde-la-puerta-de-almodovar-a-corto-maltes/ | |
As a final touch to the construction of this promenade alongside the walls, statues of two great Cordobans were also installed. The first monument, located near the Almodóvar Gate, is dedicated to the Roman philosopher ], cast in bronze by ] and inaugurated in 1965 by members of the ], coinciding with the 19th centenary of the philosopher's death. This statue was funded by the bullfighter Manuel Benítez "El Cordobés" as compensation for the urban development problems caused by the construction of the Los Gallos Hotel.<ref>{{Cite web |last=JIMÉNEZ |first=MARTA |date=2020-10-16 |title=Ruta por el laberinto I: desde la Puerta de Almodóvar a Corto Maltés |url=https://cordopolis.es/2020/10/16/ruta-por-el-laberinto-i-desde-la-puerta-de-almodovar-a-corto-maltes/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031235721/https://cordopolis.es/2020/10/16/ruta-por-el-laberinto-i-desde-la-puerta-de-almodovar-a-corto-maltes/ |date=January 6, 2025 |website=CORDÓPOLIS, el Diario Digital de Córdoba |archive-date=October 31, 2020|language=es-ES }}</ref> | ||
| Two years later, at the lower section of the promenade, a monument to the thinker and Muslim physician ] was inaugurated. | Two years later, at the lower section of the promenade, a monument to the thinker and Muslim physician ] was inaugurated. | ||
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City gate in Cordoba, Spain| Almodóvar Gate | |
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 View from the Pariser Platz on the east side | |
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| Type | City gate |
| Architectural style | Moorish |
| Location | Cordoba, Spain |
The Almodóvar Gate is a gate of Arab origin that provided access to the interior of the Roman walls of the city of Córdoba, Spain. Its name originates from the old road that connected this gate with the town of Almodóvar del Río, approximately 23 kilometers from Córdoba. It was also known by other names during the Muslim era, such as the Gate of Nogal (Bab al-Chawz) or the Gate of Badajoz.
It is one of the three remaining gates of Córdoba's medieval wall, preserved alongside the Puerta del Puente and the Seville Gate. However, it is the oldest and least modified of the group. It is part of the historic center of Córdoba, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
Architecture
The current gate, built in the 14th century over the Arab gate, consists of two prismatic towers connected like a bridge by a slightly pointed arch, which features a high barrel vault. This arch, framed by a slightly protruding rectangular border, was sealed off at the beginning of the 19th century by a wall in which a lintelled door was opened. The structure of the monument is made of sandstone ashlar with additions of rubblework and brick. At the base of the parapet, a thick protruding molding can be seen, and at the top, it retains its complete crenellations and walkway.
The Wall of Cairuán Street
Outside the wall, a stream runs that connects this access point with the Arco de la Luna. This promenade was constructed in the 1960s by the mayor Antonio Guzmán Reina, creating new tourist spaces in the city. It has been discovered that this area once held an ancient Jewish cemetery, as it is located just outside the Judería of Córdoba.
Although this promenade was previously called Huerta del Rey, due to its proximity to the Alcázar of Córdoba, it was renamed Cairuán Street on May 27, 1968. This renaming was in recognition of Córdoba's twinning with the Tunisian city of Kairouan, a gesture honoring the historical connection between the Fatimid Caliphate and the Caliphate of Córdoba. Furthermore, the Great Mosque of Kairouan shares architectural features very similar to those of the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba.
As a final touch to the construction of this promenade alongside the walls, statues of two great Cordobans were also installed. The first monument, located near the Almodóvar Gate, is dedicated to the Roman philosopher Seneca, cast in bronze by Amadeo Ruiz Olmos and inaugurated in 1965 by members of the International Congress of Philosophy, coinciding with the 19th centenary of the philosopher's death. This statue was funded by the bullfighter Manuel Benítez "El Cordobés" as compensation for the urban development problems caused by the construction of the Los Gallos Hotel.
Two years later, at the lower section of the promenade, a monument to the thinker and Muslim physician Averroes was inaugurated.
References
- "Historic Centre of Cordoba". UNESCO Culture Sector. January 6, 2025.
- "Puerta de Almodóvar | Puerta de los patios de Córdoba". puertadelospatios.com. January 6, 2025. Archived from the original on May 13, 2017.
- "Calle Cairuán - Cordobapedia - La Enciclopedia Libre de Córdoba". cordobapedia.wikanda.es. January 6, 2025.
- JIMÉNEZ, MARTA (January 6, 2025). "Ruta por el laberinto I: desde la Puerta de Almodóvar a Corto Maltés". CORDÓPOLIS, el Diario Digital de Córdoba (in European Spanish). Archived from the original on October 31, 2020.
The content of this article incorporates material from an entry in Cordobapedia, published in Spanish under the GFDL license until July 31, 2009, and under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike license starting on August 1, 2009.