The Almohad origin of Seville's Puerta de Córdoba

The Almohad origin of Seville's Puerta de Córdoba

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A look at the survival and transformation of one of Seville's ancient city gates.

The Puerta de Córdoba is one of the ancient gates of Seville's walls in Andalusia, Spain, located in the current Ronda Histórica. It is a gate of Almohad origin with a recessed design, and it is one of the few gates within the walled enclosure that was not demolished in the 19th century.

Located near the now- 사라 vanished Puerta del Sol, the name of the gate first appears in the Libro del Repartimiento and other documents from the 13th century following the Christian reconquest of the city. It was the only gate in the city unaffected by the reform works carried out during the 16th century.

However, the gate underwent several modifications in 1569. A chapel was built into it, and in 1600, it was integrated into the facade of the church of San Hermenegildo, which was built on the site in honor of the saint.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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