Top Things to do in Cordoba
The 10 Best Things to do in Cordoba, Andalucia
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. 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.
4. 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
5. 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.
6. Los Patios De San Basilio
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4.5 based on 390 reviews
The Cordoban Patios route in the San Basilio district will take you through the most beautiful corners of our Patios in Córdoba. Visiting with one of its caretakers the most emblematic and award-winning Patios in the competition that takes place every year. The accompanied route also includes a tasting of wines or oils from our land, where you can enjoy one of our magnificent patios of tranquility and the pleasure of being surrounded by flowers in a unique cultural experience.
Reviewed By gkatm - London, United Kingdom
Visiting these patios gives you an insight of very local culture in Cordoba today. Lovingly tended flowers in pots hang originally to hide cracks in the wall as we're told bring these old patios to life, and were ablaze with color still in October when we visited. No less remarkable is the commitment of the house owners to keep this tradition alive and open their courtyards to tourists. Be aware though that the patios close for lunch, but don't miss seeing even just a few of these wonderful places as they give you a very authentic experience of Cordoba.
7. Patios de Cordoba
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4.5 based on 2,519 reviews
Discover the amazing Patios de Cordoba from the hands of a local guide. 2-hour tour of the wonderful city of Cordoba.
Reviewed By 76sandrar - Sunny Isles Beach, United States
Los Patios de Cordoba are an experience not to miss. We visit those located in the San Basilio, inside the modest houses of this ancient neighborhood we can find this treasures created by the careful hands and special sense of design and color of these popular gardeners who keep such an ancient and wonderful tradition alive. It will be perfect to spend a whole morning visiting them calmly in order to fully enjoy the original beauty, the aroma of flowers and plants and the peace that emanates from these especial Cordoba courtyards.
8. Historic Centre of Cordoba
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4.5 based on 3,699 reviews
Reviewed By BeaCostaRica - McAllen, United States
If you have time to hire in advanced a free tour of the city center you will not regret it and will learn a lot. It is an amazing experience, being able to visit the Juderia, the Roman Bridge, learn about he influence of the Moors and go by the Real Alcazar, and the rest of interesting places, which played an important role in history. This is definitely a travel in time. I do recommend you hire a guide, for history opens up and everything makes sense when you have a knowledgeable person by your side.
9. Patio de los Naranjos
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4.5 based on 915 reviews
Reviewed By PrestonGuild
This is an orange tree courtyard. You can lineup here to buy tickets for the Mezquita or buy it from the ticket machines. We wandered around the courtyard after we exited the Mezquita. It used to be the ablution area during the era of the Moors.
10. Roman Bridge
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4.5 based on 4,552 reviews
Reviewed By Mysterious711 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Prime interested peaked cause of game of thrones.Roman bridge of Córdoba is a bridge in the Historic centre of Córdoba, Andalusia, southern Spain, originally built in the early 1st century BC across the Guadalquivir river.Most of the present structure dates from the Moorish reconstruction in the 8th century.
