On the North Bank of the Guadalquivir river in Cordoba, close to the famous Roman bridge are the Puerta del Puente. The decision to build this gate was made with a view to expanding the entrance to the city, which was to serve as growth of trade in Cordoba. This gate served defensive role, because they were part of the fortress wall. Original guidance on the construction was entrusted to Francisco de Montalban, but after some time the development of the project and the construction work was headed by hernán Ruiz. In 1572 the construction of the Puerta del Puente was suspended because of funding difficulties and continued under the leadership of hernán Ruiz in 1576.

The architect managed to create a beautiful gate in the Renaissance style, its appearance reminiscent of a triumphal arch. This monumental building has a fairly high base, on which support a massive corrugated, made in the Doric style columns supporting the entablature of a classical form. Above the passage is rectangular, the inscription on the visit of Cordoba king Philip II in 1570. Close to Puerta del Puente is a statue depicting the patron Saint of Cordoba - the Archangel Raphael. At the foot of this magnificent monument is always a lot of flowers and candles.

In 2005, carried out important work on the reconstruction of the Puerta del Puente.

In 1931, the Puerta del Puente, as well as the Roman bridge and the tower Carolla located with its opposite side, had been declared an architectural and historical monument.