El Viajero
Urban wall of Carmona: typical Roman construction
The walled city of Carmona stands over 3 km, which is a sign of its significance in Roman Andalusia. It was walled in the 8th century BC until conquered by the Bárquidas that extended the walls based on square and rectangular towers. The moat can be seen at the entrance gate of the Alcazar of Seville. When the city was taken by the Romans, they changed the wall. Rome drew the urban fabric of Carmona following its usual typology: An open forum in the center and 4 gates at the cardinal points of the walls together by 2 main routes. The decumanus maximus was oriented east-west coming together in Carmona doors Cordoba and Seville.
The Cardus maximus was oriented north-south connecting the gates of Lora del Rio and Marchena, now demolished. In the thirteenth century the Almohads modified Roman plotting barbicans including some towers and arches. In the 18th century the Renaissance and Baroque Córdoba Gate retouched. The two most important elements of the wall of Carmona are the palaces of their front doors. The top hosts a National Parador, the lower the Office of Tourism. Both palaces are visited. I recommend taking a look.
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