Puerta de Almodovar (Almodovar Gate), Cordoba

The Almodovar Gate (Puerta de Almodovar) is a city gate along Cordoba's old town walls. In its current state, the Almodovar Gate dates from the 14th century and is one of three gates that remain from the medieval city walls. The Almodovar Gate received its name from its connection to the nearby town of Almodóvar del Río via an old road.

The gate is a sandstone masonry and brick structure featuring a large open archway flanked by two towers topped with battlements. It offers an entryway into and out of the city's medieval Jewish quarter and its charming maze of narrow cobblestoned alleyways.

Cairuan Street (Calle Cairuán) is a picturesque stone walkway that runs parallel the outside of the old city walls and the Almodovar Gate. This walkway offers a pleasant place to stroll, with greenery and a fountain that peacefully flows into a row of rectangular ponds.

Don't miss to look at the bronze statue of Seneca the Younger that stands directly outside the gate. Born in Cordoba in 4 B.C., Seneca became famous as a playwright and philosopher in ancient Rome. A walk along Cairuan Street will take you to a second statue outside the wall. This statue honors Averroes, another philosopher born in Cordoba.