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- Josep TortMontcada i Reixac, Spain277 contributionsVery beautiful at nightA bridge like all Roman bridges with its charm. I recommend visiting the Calatraba tower both day and night. At night you can see the illuminated bridge and the rest of the historical sites of Cordoba. The bridge at night is best seen from a place somewhat distanced from both one side of the river and the other.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 March 2024
- permia67,094 contributionsMore than two millenniaBook ended by the great Plaza del Triunfo and Torre De Calahorra it is an historic treasure. It is attributed to the first Emperor, Augustus thus making it more than two millennia in duration. Fascinating to learn that for most of that span it was the only bridge in the city crossing the famous river, until the middle of the last century. It is a marvellous sight, with a multiplicity of arches in stone.Visited February 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 24 March 2024
- Gianluca1,060 contributionsStill there for 2000 yearsPassing through on our way to Seville we stopped in Córdoba. Underground parking in the center, recommended for small cars only. Your eye immediately falls on the Roman bridge, imposing, majestic, still there after 2000 years, accessible on foot. From the beginning of the bridge the view of the city is wonderful. Unmissable!Visited March 2024Travelled with familyWritten 20 April 2024
- RHtravelsRocky Hill, Connecticut858 contributionsPicturesqueThis is a beautiful bridge. I wish we had more time in Cordoba so we could have seen it at night too. There were some local artists on the bridge the day we visited but sadly, our Globus tour did not even allow any time to visit the bridge, let alone shop. We used the 15 minute bathroom break to quickly see the bridge and dash across and get some photos....so glad we did!Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 April 2024
- R K LSeattle, Washington3,936 contributions1st century AD construction has withstood the test of time...A self-guided walking tour of Old Town Cordoba and the Jewish Quarter eventually led us to the riverfront and the Roman Bridge. As with many things Roman, the construction dating back to the 1st century AD has withstood the test of time. The view back over the substantial bridge toward the ancient Cordoba city wall and Puerta Del Puente (Gate of the Bridge) was impresssive.Visited December 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 4 May 2024
- historyfanatic99New York City, New York230 contributionsWalk the bridgeWalk across the bridge - even though most of what is left is not Roman but Moorish, just the thought that i am walking across the place that the Romans built a bridge was amazing. Look over the side to see the arches! Look for the water wheels. Close your eyes and go back 2000 years!Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 11 June 2024
- andycoldhamCrawley, United Kingdom1,049 contributionsAwesomeThe Roman Bridge is amazing and reminds me of the Charles Bridge in Prague, without the statues. Whilst originally Roman, its also part Moor as each occupier of the town has added its own bits. The arches are amazing and unsurprisingly covered in roosting pidgeons. On the old town side look out for the derelict waterwheel it makes a grest photo opportunity as does the Bridge itself.Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 June 2024
- BrakiWorldTravelerBelgrade, Serbia20,037 contributionsCome before sunsetCordoba's Roman bridge is at the southern part of old town spanning the Guadalquivir river. It dates back to 1st cent when Romans built the initial one. However over the ages Moors left their marks and it was also several times refubrished from the Reconquista to present day. During the day it's not so pleasant to walk it in scorching heat, but evenings are the best when it's cooler and illuminated with spectacular views of Mezquita and old town.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten 6 August 2024
- mamesaburo55Tokyo, Japan627 contributionsBe careful going on summer eveningsVisited in August. If you go before sunset, take thorough measures against heat UV rays. There is no shade. There was a musician singing a Gypsy-Kings song in a nice voice, and it was so airy that I couldn't help but take pictures, so I couldn't speak and almost had heat stroke. On the other side of the river is the Wine Museum, where models line up and audio Guides just listen to very long explanations. You don't have to go, but Daikin's air-conditioning is blazing and comfortable. It's great in the morning or at night!Visited August 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 10 August 2024
- Ferran L2,852 contributionsUNIQUE BRIDGE FOR CENTURIES OF CORDOBAIt links the neighborhoods of Campo de la verdad and the Cathedral is also known as the Old Bridge was for many centuries the only bridge of cordoba by the Guadalquivir until the construction of the bridge of San rafael in the mid-20th century.On January 9, 2008 the most important remodeling suffered by this bridge was inaugurated. To the north we find the gate of the bridge and to the south end the defensive tower of Calahorra.They are world heritage since 1994. It has been pedestrian since May 1, 2004. Statue of Saint Raphael in the middle of the bridge.Visited November 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 November 2024
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Aristofane
Roma21,929 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
In the very long history of Cordoba, the Roman age stands out for its particular importance, and then the early Middle Ages during the Arab domination; if generally the Moorish component (sensationally represented by the mosque which later became the cathedral) is more evident at least to the most hasty tourism, the bridge built in Roman times and still perfectly practicable should not be overlooked.
The Guadalquivir is much wider than the rivers that the Romans may have been accustomed to in Italy, so there is perhaps one more reason to appreciate the colossal structure, which allows you to pass from the historic center to the left bank of the river for a length of almost 200 meters. The bridge is fortunately closed to traffic and allows, in addition to a good walk, to admire the river and the city from various perspectives; particularly interesting, like almost all of Cordoba, is the evening or night experience, given that the city is very influenced by "hit and run" tourism and after sunset it is much quieter than in the central hours of the day.
The Guadalquivir is much wider than the rivers that the Romans may have been accustomed to in Italy, so there is perhaps one more reason to appreciate the colossal structure, which allows you to pass from the historic center to the left bank of the river for a length of almost 200 meters. The bridge is fortunately closed to traffic and allows, in addition to a good walk, to admire the river and the city from various perspectives; particularly interesting, like almost all of Cordoba, is the evening or night experience, given that the city is very influenced by "hit and run" tourism and after sunset it is much quieter than in the central hours of the day.

Written 29 November 2023
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Serge Ydo
Koggenland, The Netherlands15,759 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
This bridge was built more than 20 centuries ago by the Romans, who were in charge in large parts of Spain at the time. The bridge spans the Guadalquivir River, is over 300 meters long and has 16 arches. It was expanded in the 10th century by the next generation of rulers of Spain, the Moors. The bridge owes its current, medieval appearance to them. At the end of the bridge is the Torre de la Calahorra, a Moorish fortress to defend the city of Córdoba. Very beautiful bridge... often very busy there because it is popular with tourists.

Written 28 December 2023
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ThebestofKendell
Denver, CO518 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
I recommend coming for sunset or in the evening as it comes alive with music and romance. Not to mention the lights add something special that you just don’t get during the day time. It’s a great place for an evening walk and people watching. Also, a great place to soak up the history of Córdoba.
Written 2 March 2023
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laczkozsu
Debrecen, Hungary2,488 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
One of my favourite places in Cordoba was the riverbank and the old Roman bridge (Puente Romano). We walked across to the other side of the Guadalquivir river. Incredibly, the original bridge was built in the 1st century BC and it was the only bridge in the city until the 20th century. Of course, it has been reconstructed several times over the years. It is 247 m long, about 9 m wide and has 16 arches. A fantastic sight! It's a pedestrian-only bridge, one end is near the Grand Mosque (Mezquita), and we also started from there. I could spend hours there. Not to be missed if you are in the city!
Written 22 November 2024
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dezvona
Madrid, Spain301 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
If you can, go at night. Bridge with a lot of life! Let yourself be carried away by the magic of Cordoba at night. Walk from one end to the other with the light of an illuminated stone bridge, local music playing (Spanish guitar, a piano with a classical piece...) while you see from the other end the entire city illuminated with the mosque as the protagonist. A magical moment!

Written 30 September 2023
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Mairwen1
United Kingdom12,122 contributions
Feb 2020
This ancient Roman bridge is at its most beautiful in the early evening as the sunlight fades from the day. We headed there for a pre-dinner stroll. It's perfect for this because it’s a long, wide, paved pedestrian bridge. Other people were out and about, doing the same thing, a couple of buskers were set up along the bridge and as it got darker, the bridge’s soft lights reflected across the water. It really was as pretty as it sounds.
Looking back towards the Mezquita, you get the best views over the old town.
For around 2000 years, this was the only bridge spanning the Guadalquivir River into Cordoba. Unbelievably it took until 1950 for a second bridge to be built. The Romans built it in the 1st century but most of what you see are Moorish additions, added in the 8th century. It has been restored repeatedly over the centuries but the 14th and 15th arches are still original.
There are several things worth noticing:
1) Game of Thrones uses this as the Long Bridge of Volantis in series 5 (although don't expect to see all the buildings and turrets on it - they were special effects).
2) Torre de la Calahorra – this is the medieval defensive tower on the south side. It has a museum inside.
3) The Archangel Raphael – this is the statue you see in the middle of the bridge, guarding the city. In 1649, the black plague swept through Cordoba and people looked to Raphael to protect and save them. Deaths were relatively low and in gratitude (and maybe as future insurance), they placed his statue here in 1651. They doubled up on insurance by placing more Raphael statues at the Mezquita and the towering one beside the Puerta Ponte. We wondered about the seemingly random fish he’s holding. Apparently it’s a symbol of his healing powers, from a biblical story when he cured Tobit’s blindness by rubbing a fish gallbladder into the old man’s eyes.
4) Mills (Molinos) – the old structures that you see sticking out of the middle of the waterway on are the remains of several medieval mills (molinos).
Looking back towards the Mezquita, you get the best views over the old town.
For around 2000 years, this was the only bridge spanning the Guadalquivir River into Cordoba. Unbelievably it took until 1950 for a second bridge to be built. The Romans built it in the 1st century but most of what you see are Moorish additions, added in the 8th century. It has been restored repeatedly over the centuries but the 14th and 15th arches are still original.
There are several things worth noticing:
1) Game of Thrones uses this as the Long Bridge of Volantis in series 5 (although don't expect to see all the buildings and turrets on it - they were special effects).
2) Torre de la Calahorra – this is the medieval defensive tower on the south side. It has a museum inside.
3) The Archangel Raphael – this is the statue you see in the middle of the bridge, guarding the city. In 1649, the black plague swept through Cordoba and people looked to Raphael to protect and save them. Deaths were relatively low and in gratitude (and maybe as future insurance), they placed his statue here in 1651. They doubled up on insurance by placing more Raphael statues at the Mezquita and the towering one beside the Puerta Ponte. We wondered about the seemingly random fish he’s holding. Apparently it’s a symbol of his healing powers, from a biblical story when he cured Tobit’s blindness by rubbing a fish gallbladder into the old man’s eyes.
4) Mills (Molinos) – the old structures that you see sticking out of the middle of the waterway on are the remains of several medieval mills (molinos).
Written 18 December 2020
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GabrielaSeevetal
Seevetal, Germany10,413 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The photos of the Romanesque bridge are particularly beautiful in the morning sun. 16 arches span the river. The Romans built the first bridge here in 48 BC and the Moors extended the bridge to its current length of 223 m. The Doric triumphal arch from the 16th century on the other side of the bridge was once a bridge gate into the old town.
If you are on the bridge you have a very beautiful view of the Mezquita-Catedral.
On the river bank there is a Moorish scoop wheel "Albolafia's" from the 10th century.
If you are on the bridge you have a very beautiful view of the Mezquita-Catedral.
On the river bank there is a Moorish scoop wheel "Albolafia's" from the 10th century.

Written 17 December 2023
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roberto p
Gallarate, Italy2,420 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Let's also say that the Guadalquivir that flows underneath (in a...trickle version) is not the best of life, in fact decidedly ugly to look at with that intense brown that is more mud/dirt than water.
However, the structure and history of this Roman Bridge certainly exude a particular charm.
So it's nice to walk on, perhaps a little less so during the hot summer months, here you have no shelter from the blazing sun.
However, the structure and history of this Roman Bridge certainly exude a particular charm.
So it's nice to walk on, perhaps a little less so during the hot summer months, here you have no shelter from the blazing sun.

Written 3 February 2024
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WanderingOttersons
Denver, CO1,474 contributions
Jan 2023
How many opportunities do you get to walk across a bridge built by the Romans more than 2000 years ago. To be fair, the bottom of the structure still dates from that time but much of the upper structure was redone by the Moors in the 10th century with some repairs and modifications since. But still......let’s just call it the Roman Bridge. Just a simple stroll both ways on the bridge and then a look from the riverside on the south side gives you a great perspective of the bridge and the city on the other side.
Written 3 March 2023
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Sally62
Northampton, UK6,083 contributions
Sept 2022
Built in the early 1st century over the Guadalquivir River, the bridge has been rebuilt many times over the years and really the only Roman parts left are in parts of the 16 supports. It's particularly lovely to stroll across once it's dark to see the Mezquita lit up - there are lots of musicians and artists set up there in the evenings. There is a museum in the tower at the end but we didn't visit so can't comment on that.
Written 10 July 2023
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