Puerta de Almodovar (Almodovar Gate), Cordoba

The Almod贸var Gate isn鈥檛 just a hole in C贸rdoba鈥檚 old town walls鈥攊t鈥檚 a survivor. Dating from the 14th century, it鈥檚 one of only three medieval gates still standing, named for the road that once led to the nearby town of Almod贸var del R铆o. Built from sandstone and brick, the gate鈥檚 big open arch is flanked by two sturdy towers capped with battlements, like it鈥檚 still half-expecting trouble from the past. Step through and you鈥檙e straight into the Jewish Quarter, where the streets seem to have been designed by someone who liked puzzles.

Just outside, Cairu谩n Street runs alongside the walls like a quiet backstage corridor. It鈥檚 a stone walkway shaded by greenery, with a fountain feeding a neat row of rectangular ponds鈥攁n easy stroll for anyone wanting a break from the city鈥檚 buzz.

Keeping watch by the gate is a bronze statue of Seneca the Younger, born here in 4 B.C., who went on to become a Roman philosopher, playwright, and, at times, reluctant political insider. Follow Cairu谩n Street a little further and you鈥檒l meet another hometown heavyweight: Averroes, the medieval philosopher who brought Aristotle back into fashion in the Islamic world. Two thinkers, two statues, and one gate that鈥檚 been standing long enough to hear it all.

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Sight Name: Puerta de Almodovar (Almodovar Gate)
Sight Location: Cordoba, Spain (See walking tours in Cordoba)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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