Torre de la Malmuerta, Córdoba, Spain

The Torre de la Malmuerta is a gate tower in Córdoba. It was built in 1406–1408, by order of King Henry III of Castile, over a pre-existing Almohad structure, to defend the gates of Rincón and Colodro. Later it was also used as a prison for nobles.

Having an octagonal plan, the tower has an annexed arch.

The names, meaning 'Tower of the Wrongly Dead Woman', refers to a woman who, according to a legend, was killed here by her husband after a false accusation of adultery.

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Jamaine Granger (2 years ago)
Cheap nice café with typical bites.

Diego Astrain (3 years ago)
It is okay to watch it when having a walk, but definitely not a must in Córdoba, since you cannot come in and few history around. Besides it is a bit far from the Mezquita.

Luiz Mattos (4 years ago)
Fantastic, beautiful

vassilios marinis (4 years ago)
Parts of the city walls all over Córdoba. Fantástico and well preserve!

tony hilden (6 years ago)
Buebo

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