Torre de la Calahorra

The defence of the honour of the family

It was built by Henry II of Trastámara as a means of defence against his brother Peter I (Peter the Cruel). It lies on what was once an Arabian castle.

It has a Latin cross plan with three arms formed by square towers joined by quarter cylinders and finished off with crenellations. It comprises of 8 rooms and houses the three cultures museum. It lies next to the Roman bridge and has been the site of many a battle. It houses the Museo Vivo de Al-Andalus (Al-Andalus Living Museum), by the Paradigma Cordoba Foundation.

• Construction:Tower
• Artistic period:Gothic
• Historic period:14th century
• Setting:Roman bridge.

Schedule

• From Oct 01 to Apr 30

• From Monday to Sunday

  From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

• From May 01 to Sep 30

• From 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMFrom 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM

• Closing days:Monday

Prices

• General:€4,50
• Reduced:€3

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