Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
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Córdoba ( / ˈkɔːrdəbə / KOR-də-bə, Spanish: [ˈkoɾðoβa] ⓘ ), or sometimes Cordova ( / ˈkɔːrdəvə / KOR-də-və ), [6] is a city in Andalusia, Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. It is the third most populated municipality in Andalusia. The city primarily lies on the right bank of the Guadalquivir in the south of ...
There is a bus from Cordoba to Medina Azahara, with daily departures between Tuesday and Sunday at 10:00 a.m. and at 10.45 a.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, it also leaves in the afternoon at 5:00 p.m. More information. There is also a tourist bus that runs between 9.30 am and 5 pm. More information
One of the world's greatest Islamic buildings, the Mezquita is a symbol of the worldly, sophisticated culture that flourished here more than a millennium ago when Córdoba was capital of Islamic Spain and western Europe's biggest, most cultured city. But today's Córdoba is much more than the Mezquita. With a lot to see and do, some charming ...
Córdoba, capital of Muslim Spain, is the main city in a territory located in the centre of Andalusia. The Guadalquivir river, at its wider middle course, crosses this province from east to west and provides irrigation for a wide plain where cereals, grapevines and olive trees grow. Towards the north, the landscape becomes progressively wilder ...
Apr 21, 2024 · Córdoba, Spain. In 711 Córdoba was captured and largely destroyed by the Muslims. Its recovery was impeded by tribal rivalries until ʿAbd al-Raḥmān I, a member of the Umayyad family, accepted the leadership of the Spanish Muslims and made Córdoba his capital in 756. ʿAbd al-Raḥmān I founded the Great Mosque of Córdoba, which was ...
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Dec 21, 2023 · 36 Hours in Córdoba, Spain. Andrew Ferren regularly reports on travel, art and museums for The New York Times. He has lived in Spain for 20 years and frequently visits Córdoba. The winds of ...
Aug 29, 2023 · Visit Cordoba: The 15 Must-See Attractions. 1. Jewish Quarter of Cordoba (La Judería), the heart of the city. To enter the historic center of Cordoba, you will pass through the Almodovar Gate, surrounded by its high walls and battlements. It marks the entrance to La Judería, the old Jewish quarter of Cordoba.
