Top Things to do in Cordoba
Top 5 History Museums 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. 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).
2. 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.
3. Museo Vivo de Al Andalus
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4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By GTP2351
This little interactive museum is so worth a visit. Nicely put together, you get to find out a lot about life in the medieaval times when the 3 cultures lived together; there is an exhibition of major inventions the Arabs made in this period and fantastic models. The music and narration are superb. All visitors get audio guides which are used differently in different rooms, and are also good fun for children. Strong recommendation.
4. Calahorra Tower
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4.0 based on 1,291 reviews
The Calahorra Tower Museum in Córdoba offers a captivating journey through the History and Culture of al-Andalus, a unique occasion to discover: - historic figures such as Averroes, Maimonides, Ibn Arabi and King Alfonso X the Wise - the science, the techniques and the music of those golden centuries (from X to XIII centuries) - the magnificent architecture of the Mosque of Córdoba and the Alhambra Palace of Granada
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
The Colahorra Tower is at one end of the Roman Bridge. It is quite an impressive structure. It dates to the time when the Moors were ruling this district. The Tower was meant to guard the bridge from enemy attack. This spot was a gate to the city in older times.
