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10 Specialty Museums in Cordoba That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Museo del Guadameci Omeya. Exposicion de Ramon Garcia Romero y Jose Carlos V. Garcia
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4.5 based on 81 reviews
This Museum-House is unique in the world as it shows the recovery of the original Omeya techniques to work on the leather used like decoration. All this thanks to our master Mr. Ramón García Romero and Jose Carlos Villarejo García, research artists on Caliphal and sumptuary techniques which were developed in Cordoba in the 10th century. In particular, you will learn on the genuine Omeya labour regarding their git-leather panels (guadamecíes), which became extraordinarily famous around the world due to their esthetic quality and outstanding beauty. This gilt-leather panel (guadamecí) was a really appreciated piece which showed a plant and geometric design. It consisted in gilding the leather so as, later, to get it polychromed and ironed and used almost exclusively in important houses and palaces.
Reviewed By belem49
We found this little museum by chance. It's a wonderful showcase of Ramón García Romero's life's work: sumptuous leather decorated with gold and silver leaf, chased and painted, in the "guadamecí" style of the Umayyad dynasty (who ruled Córdoba 929-1017). I'd never seen anything like it, and I'm really happy we went. All the work in the house-museum deserves a closer look; it's a small museum but we went twice for over an hour each time, and could have happily gone more. The pictures draw you in and they all have a huge amount of detail that you just can't take in all at once. García Romero's work spans so many styles - from traditional designs through Cubistic chickens to the Virgin of Guadalupe. The gentleman in charge of the museum when we went is the artist's cousin. He is very friendly and enthusiastic about the work on display. He doesn't speak a lot of English, but the written descriptions on the walls are well translated and the work speaks for itself. The curator/attendant's son has carried on the family tradition, and produced the guadamecí work on sale in the shop. The museum is completely free - though it's well worth making a contribution to its upkeep in the discreet box in the final room (by the visitors' book). It's all on the ground floor, with a series of connecting rooms housing the work.
2. Centro Flamenco Fosforito
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Reviewed By daiga_latvia - London, United Kingdom
Stumbled upon it by accident and was very happy for that. Nice, peculiar courtyard with flamenco museum. One can learn so much. Free to visit.
3. Casa de las Cabezas- Patios de Leyenda
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4.5 based on 264 reviews
The "Casa de las Cabezas", with its four courtyards and its narrow alley with Muslim origin, called "of the seven Infants of Lara" or "Calleja de los Arquillos" is a wonderful example of a home-Patio from Cordoba , which has its roots in the Middle Ages.
Reviewed By lorenzo_mtc
If I remember correctly, the legend of the name -- casa de cabezas -- goes back to a small inter-family war of the late 10th century, when the heads of the decapitated losers were displayed nearby for public edification. (They're not there any more.) The house itself and its furnishings, though, evoke the early 16th century, and does so very well. This well-kept house museum almost makes you feel as if you've gone back 500 years and wandered into an upper-class home while everyone in the family was out shopping. I strongly recommend it, especially for those who have read their history and would also like to "feel" it.
4. Medina Azahara
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4.5 based on 2,789 reviews
Reviewed By christinewQ6984NC
6kms from the city this place is amazing. You can spend a good 2hrs exploring the ruins of the palace. There is also a film in the entrance which is well worth seeing which explains the history of the place. It has english subtitles
5. Cordoba Ecuestre
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4.0 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By casefam - Ottawa, Canada
Very relaxed atmosphere. The horses are magnificent and very high spirited. The seating was very up close and personal. I recommend buying the premium tickets to get early access to the horses and stables, where you can scratch the noses of these majestic animals...if you dare. The tiny glass of cheap boxed wine you received on entry was disgusting. It gave my husband a headache immediately. You are not allowed to take photos and videos during the show.
6. Casa de Las Tradiciones
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
An exhibition of traditions, customs and products of Cordoba. The House of Traditions gives you the opportunity to experience the traditional cultura of the ancient city of Cordoba. In the same area, you will learn more about our native festivities, traditional gastronomy and the best products from Cordoba.Come and enjoy the Fair, May Crosses, The Holy Week, Romerias and the Patios. Different environements will attract you at any time of the year, with unforgettable activities and experiences.
7. Museo Municipal de Arte Taurino
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3.5 based on 178 reviews
Reviewed By EFAH - Galveston, United States
You don't have to like bullfighting but they help you appreciate the art and culture behind bullfighting. The museum staff was incredibly polite and considerate and would play the videos in your chosen language. There was a lot of pride and craftsmanship within the design of the museum. It gives you another perspective which any good museum should do. Highlights were the toreador costumes, the art, and "bullfighting ring."
8. Museo Diocesano
9. Galeria de la Inquisicion-Europa Siglos XIII al XIX
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3.5 based on 390 reviews
The Jewish Quarter in Cordoba, best konown as "Juderia", is located in the very historic centre of the city, and it is considered nowadays as the most well-preserved urban site among Spanish medieval Jewish Quarter. In this environment, we invite you to start a journey trhough time and discover one of the hardest, most cruel and obscure stages of our history.
Reviewed By melharah - Markham, Canada
This was an incredibly interesting (but rather small) gallery full of torture weapons used during the Spanish Inquisition. The first portion of the museum was free, but to see all the gruesome and disturbing weapons was well worth the small admission price.
10. Casa Arabe
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