The inscriptions, made with black ink, were detected on Thursday in an area near the Triumph of San Rafael. Subsequently, more graffiti was found on one of the bridge's viewpoints, which is owned by the Junta de Andalucía, featuring various words and symbols.
By midday on Friday, teams from the Junta de Andalucía and the municipal company Sadeco began treatment and cleaning efforts to remove the graffiti from this busy point in the Historic Quarter, frequented by both tourists and residents.
“"Following the act of vandalism suffered by the Roman Bridge, we are carrying out cleaning tasks in collaboration with the Delegation of Public Works of the Junta and the municipal company Sadeco."
Workers have applied specific products to protect the stone during the cleaning process, subsequently using pressurized water to remove the paint. This method aims to ensure the preservation of the heritage asset.
The Roman Bridge, built in the 1st century BC and with its main structure dating from the Middle Ages, is an icon of Córdoba. Together with the Puerta del Puente and the Mezquita-Catedral, it forms one of the most photographed views of the city. Throughout its history, it has undergone several renovations, the most recent being in 1876. Other city monuments, such as the Cristo de los Faroles or the Marrubial wall, have also suffered acts of vandalism in the past.
