In front of the Mosque-Cathedral, at the southern end of the Roman Bridge, this fortress tower rises majestically. Built by the Arabs to defend the head of the Bridge, the fortress originally consisted of two towers, united by an arch that allowed access to the city.

Sin embargo, its current appearance dates from the fourteenth century. It was Enrique II of Trastámara who ordered its construction to defend against the continuous attacks of his brother Pedro I the Cruel.

Hoy, the Torre de la Calahorra is one of the main monuments of the city and attracts thousands of tourists every year. The living museum of al-Andalus is housed within its walls. Using the most advanced technique, the visitor is informed about the splendor of al-Andalus, the advances of science and the relationship of the different cultures that coexisted peacefully in Córdoba.

On the ground floor there are four characters: Maimonides the Jew, the Christian Alfonso X and the Muslims Averroes and Ibn Al Arabi, that talk about the past of the city and what it represented for universal culture. in other rooms, surgical and musical instruments are exhibited, as well as models of different buildings in the city.

The final point of the museum visit is to go to the top of the tower. From there, the visitor enjoys magnificent views over the old town of Córdoba.

Despite its purely defensive function, the Torre de la Calahorra shows us decorative elements in Mudejar style.