Torre de Belén

The Torre de Belén is located in the San Basilio neighbourhood of Córdoba, Spain. It forms part of the Historic centre of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tower is a fine example of a former defensive gate providing access to a walled enclosure.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos and Caliphal Baths.

Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos

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The Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, also known as the Alcázar of Córdoba, is a medieval alcázar located in the historic centre of Córdoba, next to the Guadalquivir River and near the Mosque-Cathedral. Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos is situated 180 metres south of Torre de Belén.

Caliphal Baths

Archaeological site

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The Caliphal Baths are an Islamic bathhouse complex in Córdoba, Spain. They are situated in the historic centre which was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. Caliphal Baths is situated 160 metres northeast of Torre de Belén.

Historic centre of Córdoba

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The historic centre of Córdoba, Spain is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. In 1984, UNESCO registered the Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba as a World Heritage Site. Historic centre of Córdoba is situated 480 metres northeast of Torre de Belén.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include San Basilio and Fray Albino.

San Basilio

Neighborhood

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San Basilio is one of the neighbourhoods in the Centro district of Córdoba, Spain. It is bordered by the River Guadalquivir to the southeast. The district was specifically included in the Historic centre of Córdoba as part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.