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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Founded: 1406-1408
Category: Castles and fortifications in Spain

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Luiz Mattos (2 years ago)
Fantastic, beautiful
vassilios marinis (2 years ago)
Parts of the city walls all over Córdoba. Fantástico and well preserve!
tony hilden (4 years ago)
Buebo
bobby du 95 (4 years ago)
Wow
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