Cordoba City - Seville Gate

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The Gate of Seville is of considerable historical interest standing as an original fortified tower and an early entry gate to the Alcazar or fortress from the west.

Fragments date back to the 10th century. The wall here was erected by Christians in the 14th and 15th century along with the barbican and moat.

Outside the gate is the statue of the poet, Ibn Zaydun, the author of a treatise on love entitled 'The Dove's Necklace'.

 


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