Albolafia Mill
Molino de la Albolafia
A giant Arab-era waterwheel on the Guadalquivir that once pumped water to the caliphal palace, and one of the city's emblems.
The Albolafia waterwheel stands in the river downstream of the Roman Bridge. It dates back to the Islamic period, when it lifted river water up to the caliphal palace and its gardens. Legend says Queen Isabella ordered it dismantled because its noise was too much. The wheel seen today is a 20th-century reconstruction, and it now appears on the city's coat of arms. The islands in the river around it form a bird sanctuary, which you can admire from the Roman Bridge or the riverbank path. Free.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Alcázar of the Christian Monarchs
- Roman Bridge of Córdoba
- Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
- Caliphal Baths
- Royal Stables of Córdoba
- Jewish Quarter of Córdoba
- Calahorra Tower
- Calleja de las Flores