The Triunfo de San Rafael del Puente Romano is the oldest of the many triumphs in the city of Córdoba dedicated to the guardian angel of the city. Carved by Bernabé Gómez del Río in 1651, it was incorporated into the parapet of the Puente Romano to bless all visitors entering and leaving through the Puerta del Puente.
The statue is a subject of special devotion by the residents of the Campo de la Verdad neighborhood. They keep its flame alive through offerings in the form of candles.
The monument contains two commemorative plaques. The one situated at the lower end dates from 1789 and was offered by the tanners guild.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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