This statue in the middle of the Roman Bridge was sculpted by Bernabé Gómez del Rio during the 17th century. This image of Saint Raphael the Archangel is one of several around Córdoba According to the Gospel of John, the angel is responsible for healing. Interestingly, a version of the saint is part of the religious traditions of Christianity, Muslims and Judaism. This seemed to be the perfect choice for the protector of Córdoba with its multiple cultures.
