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Torre y terraza panorámica
At 35 m up, the tower and panoramic terrace of the Porte Cailhau offer fine views over the Garonne quaysides, the Pont de Pierre and the Bordeaux rooftops, reached via a narrow staircase.
Sala de guardia con rastrillo
On the first floor, soldiers once operated the heavy defensive gate. The slot through which the portcullis — long since gone — once dropped is still visible, along with the murder hole above the passage.
Fachada fluvial con nichos y estatuas
Facing the Garonne, the riverside façade of the Porte Cailhau is the monument's ceremonial face, articulated by canopied niches housing three 19th-century stone statues, clearly visible from the quaysides.
Aturdidor (elemento defensivo bajo el arco)
Set into the floor of the first storey, directly above the archway, this rectangular opening is a classic feature of medieval military architecture, designed for dropping projectiles on attackers below.
- 1.Torre y terraza panorámica
- 2.Sala de guardia con rastrillo
- 3.Fachada fluvial con nichos y estatuas
- 4.Aturdidor (elemento defensivo bajo el arco)
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