Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
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Córdoba (/ ˈ k ɔːr d ə b ə / KOR-də-bə, Spanish: [ˈkoɾðoβa] ⓘ), or sometimes Cordova (/ ˈ k ɔːr d ə v ə / KOR-də-və), is a city in Andalusia, Spain, and the capital of the province of Córdoba. It is the third most populated municipality in Andalusia.
Discover Córdoba, a city of flowers and World Heritage sites, famous for its Great Mosque and flamenco. Explore its historic old town, enjoy its cuisine and festivals, and visit nearby destinations like Ronda.
- Mosque–Cathedral of Córdoba
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- Alcázar de Los Reyes Cristianos
- Historic Centre
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- Calahorra Tower
- Medina Azahara
- Palacio de Viana
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One of Spain’s cultural wonders, this astounding complex dates to the 900s at a time when Córdoba was Europe’s leading city for science and culture under the rule of Emir Abd-ar-Rahman. There could be no finer symbol of this golden age than the forest of columns and horseshoe arches that greet you upon entry, with their two-tone brick and stone pat...
The main entranceway to the complex is the courtyard where Muslim worshippers would perform their ablutions before prayer. Not a great deal has changed since then: The fountains are still here, as is the grid of 98 orange trees that are particularly pretty and fragrant in spring when they’re in bloom. On the north west and east sides of the courtya...
This marvellous royal compound has had a long and complicated history. It was the site of a Visigothic fortress before falling to the Umayyad Caliphate, under which it was expanded in the early-medieval period as the city around it thrived. Gardens, courtyards, baths and the largest library in Western Europe were all added. After Córdoba fell to th...
It will be very easy to lose yourself here – in a good way! Córdoba has one of the largest old-towns in Europe, and it’s protected by UNESCO. This city is famed for its patios, large interior courtyards that offered needed shade to the Romans and then the Moors. Also devised to help Córdoba’s citizens keep cool are the twisting alleys, which are re...
North and west of the Grand Mosque is the city’s Jewish quarter, which retains the street-plan it had as a ghetto hundreds of years ago. The Jews were expelled from Spain in the late-15th century, but during the Caliphate Córdoba’s Jewish population thrived and it was home to Maimonides, the 12th-century Sephardic polymath. In the 21st century it’s...
Crossing the Guadalquivir along this Augustan footbridge is just one of those things every visitor to Córdoba has to do. The panoramas are postcard-worthy, whether you’re on the south bank viewing the Calahorra Tower and 16 arches with the Great Mosque in the background, or making the exciting crossing to the old city. It dates right back to the 1s...
This is a Moorish fortification from the time of the Almohad Caliphate in the early-13th century and guards the southern entrance to the Roman Bridge. Reinforcements were made in the 14th-century during the reign Henry II of Castile, and that’s exactly how it looks today. It did a good job of keeping Henry’s brother Peter the Cruel out of the city ...
One of the world’s most beautiful vanity projects, this Moorish city to the west of Córdoba was built by Abd-ar-Rahman III to put the other rulers across the Islamic world in the shade. It was to be the capital of the Caliphate, but despite 25 years of construction only stood for 65 years: It was sacked by North African Berbers and forgotten until ...
Get to the Santa Marina district to see this sumptuous Palace-Museum and its 12 exquisite courtyards. The building is from the 14th-century with a renaissance facade that was added a century later. A Spanish noble family that had owned the building for generations donated it to the bank Cajasur, which opened it up to the public in the 80s. You’ll s...
When this attraction was being expanded a few years back the builders happened upon a Roman theatre, the largest in Spain, which was a happy coincidence! This site is has been fully excavated and is now a key part of the museum. Most of the museum is in the eight halls and three courtyards of a renaissance palace that was home to the Páez de Castil...
Discover the rich history and culture of Córdoba, a former capital of the Umayyad Caliphate and a UNESCO-protected city. Explore the Mosque-Cathedral, the Roman Bridge, the Jewish Quarter, the Alcázar and more.
Discover the history, culture and attractions of Córdoba, the former capital of Islamic Spain and western Europe. Explore the Mezquita, the Palacio de Viana, the Medina Azahara and more with Lonely Planet's tips and recommendations.
Dec 21, 2023 · While many daytrippers move on before nightfall, today’s Córdoba rewards a few days’ exploration: not only to enjoy its monuments (the city has four UNESCO designations), but to see how young ...
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Aug 29, 2023 · Discover the best places to visit in Cordoba, a beautiful old town in Andalusia, Spain. Explore the Mosque-Cathedral, the Alcázar, the Jewish Quarter and more with tips and photos.
Learn about the history, culture and landscape of Córdoba, the capital of Muslim Spain and a province in the centre of Andalusia. Discover its architectural heritage, gastronomy, traditions and natural attractions.
