Roman Bridge of Córdoba
The Roman bridge crossing the Guadalquivir river in Córdoba.
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The Roman Bridge of Córdoba was originally built in the 1st-century BC, but it has been reconstructed throughout history. It crosses the across the Guadalquivir river, and until the mid 20th-century it was the only river crossing in the city. The bridge is now only open to pedestrians.
This shot also includes the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba which dates back to the 10th-century when the city was one of the largest and wealthiest in Europe. Today, it is one of Spain‘s major historic monuments and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.
Further reading
Wikipedia - Córdoba
Wikipedia encyclopaedia page for the city of Córdoba.Wikipedia - Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
Wikipedia encyclopaedia page for the Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba.Wikipedia - Roman Bridge of Córdoba
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