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Calahorra Tower

Calahorra Tower

Calahorra Tower
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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The Calahorra Tower Museum in Córdoba offers a captivating journey through the History and Culture of al-Andalus, a unique occasion to discover: - historic figures such as Averroes, Maimonides, Ibn Arabi and King Alfonso X the Wise - the science, the techniques and the music of those golden centuries (from X to XIII centuries) - the magnificent architecture of the Mosque of Córdoba and the Alhambra Palace of Granada
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  • Anna J
    London, United Kingdom12 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice Tower Rubbish Museum
    It's worth seeing the outside of the tower but the museum inside is pretty naff. Not much information, no historic artefacts on display. Except for several of those old scale models museums used to have. It had several of those.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 4 October 2023
  • RjessMMM
    Vancouver, Washington586 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Tower with a view
    This is at the end of the Roman Bridge with a small museum that you get an audio guide with a total cost of 4.5 euros. In reality I would just set your expectations pretty low for the museum. There is really not a lot to look at or learn about. What you are paying for is climbing to the top and getting a 360 degree view off the area with the focus on the Mezquita. With that in mind you can decide this is worth the cost. For us it was. Enjoy.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 November 2023
  • tmp0010
    Cheltenham, United Kingdom101 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great views from tower. Average museum
    Great views from the top of tower. Museum is interesting although a bit of a mixture of different things related to Cordoba and Arabic influences and the audio guide doesn’t follow a clear story. Technology was erratic as well.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 27 January 2024
  • chilton
    Fife, United Kingdom171 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Big surprise
    came across this museum by accident when crossing the Roman bridge. Thought it was outstanding. On the ground floor there is an excellent video presentation focussing on how the Jewish,Islamic and Christian philosophers created a regime of tolerance and respect for each others views. Very salutary in the current environment. There is also an excellent model of what the Mezquita would have looked like in its prime. Views from the tower were good too.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 18 March 2024
  • permia
    65,967 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating account with art works
    Walking towards it along the Roman Bridge was a great sight as it became increasingly imposing. Both the edifice and its Museum within are a marvellous duo of attractions. Water being such a scarce and valuable resource it was informative to see the Water Tribunal portrayed. Fascinating artefacts both historical and artistic were great to see. Ascending to the roof gives wonderful vistas across the gorgeous cityscape.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 April 2024
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RjessMMM
Vancouver, WA586 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is at the end of the Roman Bridge with a small museum that you get an audio guide with a total cost of 4.5 euros. In reality I would just set your expectations pretty low for the museum. There is really not a lot to look at or learn about. What you are paying for is climbing to the top and getting a 360 degree view off the area with the focus on the Mezquita. With that in mind you can decide this is worth the cost. For us it was. Enjoy.
Written 5 November 2023
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gifty62
Switzerland331 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
Highly recommend going up the tower and paying little fees for their audio guide.
Commentary is lovely and poetic.
Model of almbhara I side is great.
Views from top are goood.
Steps are easy and loved the carpeted stairs..
We kept listening to commentary as we claimed stairs, instead of sitting in front of each display. Gains time.
Written 25 September 2022
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Cymro
Coimbra, Portugal3,310 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
The tower was built by the Moors as art of the Cordoba city defences. It is located at the far end of the Roman Bridge, and dominates your vision as you walk across. Sadly the tower was closed to the public on 14th March until further notice and was still closed on 17th July.
Written 27 July 2020
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Leif B
Pietarsaari, Finland3,079 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
The Calahorra Tower is a fortified gate at the left bank of the river and was first erected by the Moors to protect the nearby Roman Bridge. In the tower is also a small museum “Museo Vivo de la Al-Andalus”, which tells about the culture and history of Al-Andalus. We had no opportunity to visit it, we discovered it so late and our bus was leaving, but next time maybe.
Written 2 November 2022
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majeo
Miami, FL3,309 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022 • Family
Curtoba defence gate built in the 13th century on the far side of the Roman Bridge.
This tower is the oldest defense building in town.
It was erected by the Moors in order to prevent the city from being attacked.
It hosts museum inside, but I felt happy to just park outside on street side and snap few pictures.
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Written 24 April 2022
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tmp0010
Cheltenham, UK101 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Great views from the top of tower. Museum is interesting although a bit of a mixture of different things related to Cordoba and Arabic influences and the audio guide doesn’t follow a clear story. Technology was erratic as well.
Written 27 January 2024
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JRMADA
United States3,386 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
This is a cool museum to visit. The exhibit is nicely organized, and the views from the tower are most rewarding. Hopefully when you go, schools are out, and not visiting at the same time you are. There is a capacity limit, so go in at opening hour, so you don’t find yourself waiting for someone to leave before you can come in.
Written 24 November 2022
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lara_286
Milan, Italy91 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
Fortress of Islamic origin which is located at the beginning of the Roman Bridge and was used to defend the city! Now inside there is a small audiovisual museum that tells the story of the city's heyday and Islamic, Jewish and Christian culture.
An interactive museum with videos, models and stories that is pleasant and not at all boring.
There are few people in the morning so you can also decide to enter at the moment.
From the tower you can admire the city!
Nice surprise!
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Written 8 October 2023
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR5,281 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Couples
Calahorra Tower is located at the south end of the Roman Bridge in Cordoba. It is an impressive structure built by the Moors to protect the city of Cordoba. My wife and I did not tour it because we were heading to the parking lot at the soccer stadium for the gigantic flea market.
Written 9 October 2020
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David S
Middlesbrough, UK2,398 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Couples
At the end of the Roman bridge you find the Calahorra Tower, the gate between two defence towers, built in the 13th century. Today, the tower hosts a very interesting interactive museum. The Tower has exquisite architecture and apparently it’s the oldest defense building in Cordoba. My wife and I were part of a guided tour and appreciated the opportunity to visit this interesting site.
Written 5 July 2023
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