Discover this medieval city situated at the interior of Andalusia, where the Muslim´s and Romans leaved a remarkable landmarks. Cordoba was the capital of Islamic emirate during medieval times, the largest old town in Europe and the largest urban area in the world declared by world heritage UNESCO.
Let´s explore the 6 things to do in Cordoba!
1. Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba)
is the number one famous of Cordoba tourist attractions and landmarks due of the remarkable blend of Moorish and romans architecture. Mezquita is a catholic church dedicated to the assumption of the virgin mary. According to a traditional account, a small Visigoth church of catholic basilica of saint Vincent of Lerins originally stood on the site. In 784 Abd al-Rahman I, ordered construction of the great mosque, which was considerably expanded by later muslin rulers. Cordoba returned to Christians rule in 1236 during the Reconquista and the building was converted to a Roman Catholic Church, culminating in the insertion of a Renaissance cathedral nave in the 16th century.
Opening Hours - 10:00-19:00
Tickets 10 Euro, reduced price 5 euro for children age 10-14 and disabled
Free for those born/resident in Cordoba, children under 10 and Andalucía Junta 65 cardholders
Special conditions for groups of students, disabled and elderly, subject to authorisation
Tickets can only be purchased at the ticket office in the Orange tree courtyard.
Address - C/Cardenal Herrero n.1 14003 Cordoba, Spain.
2. Roman Bridge, Calahorra Tower & Puerta del Puente
is a bridge in the historic centre of Cordoba, originally built in the early 1st century BC by Romans across the Guadalquivir river, though it has been reconstructed at various times. Most of the present structure dates from the Moorish reconstruction in the 8th century. During the early Islamic domination, the muslim governor ordered the bridge to be built on the ruins of what was left of the old Roman construction. In the middle ages, Calahorra Tower and the Puerta del Puente were built at the bridge´s southern and northern ends. The bridge was reconstructed and expanded to its current size.
CALAHORRA TOWER
PUERTA DEL PUENTE
3. Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos
is a medieval Alcazar located in the historic centre of Cordoba, next to the Guadalquivir river near to grand mosque. The fortress served as the primary residences of Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon. The architecture ensemble has a sober character in its exterior and splendid in its interior, with the magnificent gardens and courtyards that maintain the mudejar inspiration.
The Alcazar was declared as a cultural interest heritagein 1931 and it forms as part of the historic center of Cordoba that was declared part of the World Heritage by UNESCO in 1994.
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Tickets
Adults - 4.50 Euro
Children up tp 13 yrs. old - Free
Student - 2.25 Euro
Address - Plaza Campo Santo de los Martines s/n 14004 Cordoba.
4. Roman Temple of Cordoba
is a Roman Temple remains, which discovered in 1950´s during the expansion of the city hall. The Temple was built during the 1st century, during the reign of Emperor Claudius but was not finished until the reign of Domitian, in 2nd century it was underwent some modifications. The material used was almost exclusively marble, from the columns to the walls, going through the roof and entablature. The quality of the marble and the size of that tell us that its construction was carried out by skills craftsmen of high quality, placing the result at the level of the most beautiful buildings of the empire.
Address - Claudio Marcelo St. Cordoba 1400
5. Plaza de la Corredera
Historical town square dating to the 17th century, bounded by an old town hall and jail.
Address - Plaza de la Corredera s/n 14002 Cordoba
6. Medina Azahara
is the ruins of a vast fortified Arab Muslim medieval palace city, built by Abd-ar-Rahman III, the first Umayyad Caliph of Cordoba, located on the western outskirts of Cordoba. The city composed of ceremonials reception halls, mosques, administrative and government offices, gardens, mint workshops, barracks, residence and baths.
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Address - Ctra. Palma del Rio, Km 5.5, 14005 Cordoba
