Torre de la Malmuerta
Description
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.
Address
Calle Adarve 30, Córdoba, Spain
Established
1406-1408
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