The Guadalquivir flows through Andalusia. The city of Córdoba is located on the banks of this river with its intricate name. The Guadalquivir is quite wide, the bridge is 250 meters long and has 16 arches. The bridge is located in the historical part of Córdoba, which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. In 2004 the bridge was closed to vehicle traffic, it is now pedestrian.
On the south side of the bridge is the Calaorra defensive tower, which was built in the late 12th century, during the period of Muslim rule. Now in the tower is a historical museum, which features exhibits from three cultures: Muslim, Christian, and Jewish. On the north side of the bridge is the Puerta del Puente. They were built in the 16th century on the site of the ancient Roman gateway. To the left of the door is a column with the figure of the Archangel Raphael, the patron saint of Córdoba. On the bridge itself, approximately in its center, there is also a statue of Saint Raphael, erected there in 1651. Candles always burn near the statue of the saint.
This guardian angel from Córdoba enjoys special respect and esteem on the part of the inhabitants. When another bridge over the Guadalquivir was built in the mid-20th century, it was also called San Rafael. From May 1, 2004, the Roman bridge became pedestrian. The Roman bridge offers a great view of the Mosque-Cathedral, the main attraction of the city.
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