A brief introduction to some of the places of interest in Spain is provided here:

Saville Gate:

This is not just a gate to control inflow and outflow of people or traffic. This gate installed in the 10th century has great historical importance. Some Spanish people also attach some religious importance to this gate. The sculpture of ‘los enamorados’ has been installed near the gate. The sculpture depicts a pair of lovers who are trying to reach the other’s hand. According to history, the sculpture is that of the great Moorish poet Ibn Zaydun and that of his heart throb princess Wallada. Incidentally, Wallada herself was a poetess of fame. During the 15th century, Christians put up the hedges to the gate. The hedges gave a new look to the gate and now it looks just marvelous. Needless to say that when you visit Saville, never miss this historic gate.

The Roman Bridge:

Like the Saville Gate, even this bridge has some religious value for some Spanish people. The bridge is constructed across the great river Guadalquivir. It is believed to have been used by the King Augusta to travel from Rome to Cadiz. The bridge is actually located in the Cordoba province. The bridge has 16 arches. Incidentally people say that the arches were built only at a later period and they were not a part of the original construction of the bridge. But historians contradict this to say that the first arch was constructed by Heman Ruiz III to celebrate his victory in a war. Thereafter several arches were built by subsequent kings or conquerors.

It is also believed that the bridge was renovated by the Moors and thereafter it underwent several renovations and repairs; latest being in the year 2006. In the middle of the bridge there is a statue of St. Raphael and here many people burn candles as a gesture of respect to the saint. It is believed a French fisherman is responsible for building this statue.

The bridge measures about 225 meters. At the end of the bridge, the famous Calahorra tower has been built by Moors. This is actually a defense tower. It was Phillip II, the first recognized king of Spain who built a gate for the bridge. This gate is called the Puerto Del Puente. It was constructed on the northern side of the bridge. Historians say that this gate was built in 1570.


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