Top Things to do in Cordoba
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Córdoba was once the premier city of the Western World, the greatest metropolis west of Constantinople, and the seat of Europe’s first university. Today, there’s a modern commercial center, but most travelers love strolling the town’s ancient cobblestone streets, peeking through gates for glimpses of lush flowers and beautiful tiled fountains.
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1. Mezquita Cathedral de Cordoba
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5.0 based on 28,159 reviews
Roman Catholic church that was once a mosque. Blending many architectural styles, the structure evolved over the centuries.
Reviewed By FESTEE
I suspect I’m in a curmudgeonly minority for whom the many fellow tourists apparently more concerned to photograph their visit (and of course themselves) than to feel anything while they’re there detract from the experience, so I’ll move on to the Mezquita Cathedral of Córdoba itself: it is genuinely awe-inspiring. The atmosphere and beauty of the place, the record-in-stone of historical events, artisanal craft, religious devotion, riches and power are worthy of buying a postcard or book to record the place, leaving you free to be, well, moved (or even, if you like, well-moved;).
2. Alcazar de los Reyes Cristianos
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4.5 based on 7,947 reviews
The palace-fortress of the Christian Kings has tranquil gardens and fountains.
Reviewed By DSBOBECZKO - University Heights, United States
Trying to avoid the blaring heat of June in Cordoba, we opted for a nighttime tour and light show in the gardens. This was an excellent way to experience the fountains through technological music and lights! The guides take participants through various parts of the garden to fountains that erupt in geysers and steaming ribbons of water set to classical and Spanish pieces of music accompanied by a light show and even a projected movie on a spray of water over the ponds. A truly enjoyable way to experience the gardens and fountains in a way that is impossible during the day! Schedule this experience if you have time!
3. Museo Arqueologico de Cordoba
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4.5 based on 684 reviews
September 16 to June 15: Tuesday to Saturday: from 9,00 to 20,30 hours. Sundays and festive of opening: from 9,00 to 15,30 hours. Monday closed (excluded holidays). June 16 to September 15: Tuesday to Sunday and festive: from 9,00 to 15,30 hours. Monday closed (excluded holidays).
Reviewed By 301willema - Turnhout, Belgium
This is one of the most impressive archaeological Spanish museums. It offers a wide range of exhibits from prehistoric times up to the period of Arabic rule that gave its name (“Al-Andalus”) to the present Spanish province of Andalusia and shows the various architectural styles of that era. The visit starts on the first floor, but towards the end of the tour, in the basement, one visits the restored archaeological site of a Roman theatre (“Corduba” was the capital of the “Bética” province when the Romans ruled over Spain).
4. Museo de Julio Romero de Torres
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4.5 based on 613 reviews
Reviewed By SusaMasa - Helsinki, Finland
We did not know about this fairly famous Spanish artist before visiting the museum. He is known for his great paintings of Andalucian women. If you visit the Carmen Thyssen museum in Granada, you will see a couple of his works there as well. Recommended.
5. Palacio de Viana
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4.5 based on 2,327 reviews
The Palace of Viana is a lived house until the end of 20th century by noble families but with a great popular flavor instead. One of its main attractiveness are the "patios" and the garden that make it be known as Museum of the Patios. Indoor and outdoor are perfectly integrated, giving to the palace an original harmony. Among the collections stand out paintings, tapestries, leather and ceramic tiles among others.
Reviewed By juliecheverri - New York City, United States
This was one of the highlights of our short trip to Cordoba. We were blessed with a sunny day so we got to enjoy this amazing home. Please more you can’t visit inside but the gardens are absolutely lovely. We even went in the winter and the plants were blooming and stunning.
6. Jewish Quarter (Juderia)
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4.5 based on 5,860 reviews
Reviewed By Lfed2014 - Alhaurin el Grande, Spain
We did a segway tour of Cordoba which included the Jewish Quarter. It's a great little maze of streets with hidden treasures around every corner. It is wonderful to see a historical area preserved
7. Casa de Sefarad
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4.5 based on 823 reviews
Reviewed By MichaelAGoldberg - Vancouver, Canada
This small museum is packed with wonderfully informative exhibits in both English and Spanish on the history, achievements, and hardships of Spain’s Sephardic Jews. It is very weworth investing an hour or two to explore.
8. Zuheros
9. Palacio de la Merced
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By scotishtravelbug - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Well worth a visit while strolling through Cordoba. Great picture opportunity to see this building with a difference.
10. Capilla Mudejar de San Bartolome
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4.5 based on 685 reviews
This chapel, once the parish church of San Bartolome, now forms part of the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts, the former Cardinal Salazar hospital, and is a splendid example of Mudejar architecture, built between the 14th and 15th centuries
Reviewed By GeorgeFMarkhamON - Toronto, Canada
The combination of Moorish and Christian architecture and decoration yields beautiful and eclectic results found nowhere outside of Andalusia.
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